Persistent FAA air traffic controller shortages have driven recent ground stops at major hubs like Newark and LaGuardia, contributing to trader consensus clustering delays around 3,500-4,500 for March 26 amid spring break travel peaks. Over the past week, staffing constraints led to cascading delays nationwide, while National Weather Service forecasts predict scattered showers, gusty winds, and potential thunderstorms in the Northeast and South, adding uncertainty without a clear severe event. This keeps top outcomes tightly matched at 39% and 38.5%, as historical spring patterns show high daily variance; a major storm system or further controller absences could push toward 5,000+, while favorable conditions might drop below 3,500. Real-time FlightAware tracking will sharpen odds as the day unfolds.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · UpdatedNumber of US Flights Delayed March 26?
Number of US Flights Delayed March 26?
4,000-4,500 39%
3,500-4,000 30%
3,000-3,500 25%
5,000-5,500 11%
$1,319 Vol.
$1,319 Vol.
<3,000
8%
3,000-3,500
25%
3,500-4,000
39%
4,000-4,500
39%
4,500-5,000
8%
5,000-5,500
11%
5,500-6,000
9%
>6,000
9%
4,000-4,500 39%
3,500-4,000 30%
3,000-3,500 25%
5,000-5,500 11%
$1,319 Vol.
$1,319 Vol.
<3,000
8%
3,000-3,500
25%
3,500-4,000
39%
4,000-4,500
39%
4,500-5,000
8%
5,000-5,500
11%
5,500-6,000
9%
>6,000
9%
The resolution source for this market is https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled/yesterday, specifically the "Total delays within, into, or out of the United States yesterday" figure on the "FlightAware.com live flight delay and cancellation statistics for yesterday" table when checked at the specified time.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket.
If the resolution source becomes permanently unavailable, or is otherwise unavailable at the resolution time up until 6 PM ET on that date, market will resolve to the lowest available bracket.
Market Opened: Mar 25, 2026, 5:09 PM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled/yesterdayResolver
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https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled/yesterdayResolver
0x69c47De9D...Persistent FAA air traffic controller shortages have driven recent ground stops at major hubs like Newark and LaGuardia, contributing to trader consensus clustering delays around 3,500-4,500 for March 26 amid spring break travel peaks. Over the past week, staffing constraints led to cascading delays nationwide, while National Weather Service forecasts predict scattered showers, gusty winds, and potential thunderstorms in the Northeast and South, adding uncertainty without a clear severe event. This keeps top outcomes tightly matched at 39% and 38.5%, as historical spring patterns show high daily variance; a major storm system or further controller absences could push toward 5,000+, while favorable conditions might drop below 3,500. Real-time FlightAware tracking will sharpen odds as the day unfolds.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated
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