The disruptions affected thousands of passengers across the US, with Las Vegas being the most impacted airport. Delays in the Northeast were attributed to strong winds, while rain and thunderstorms caused operational challenges on the West Coast and in Phoenix. Staffing issues compounded delays in Las Vegas, leading to extended gate-hold and taxi times. Passengers faced potential missed connections and extended travel times, particularly those flying with Southwest Airlines, which accounted for nearly 330 delayed flights in Las Vegas alone.