This archive report was first published on 27 December 2021.
Published on December 27, 2021, a report by Flightware.com revealed that over 6,000 flights had been cancelled or delayed globally in an effort to control the spread of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus.
According to the report, the Omicron variant has been identified as the primary reason for the cancellations, with many airlines citing the need to protect their passengers and crew from the potential risks associated with the variant.
Additionally, severe weather conditions in the United States were also cited as a contributing factor to the cancellations.
As of the report's publication date, a total of 2,800 flights had been cancelled or delayed worldwide, with many more expected to follow in the coming days.
