 In total, close to 11,000 flights are delayed in the U.S. and airport check-in areas have become like campgrounds. American Airlines says it's hoping to be back to near normal on Saturday. The others could take longer. Alex Stone, ABC News. The number of canceled U.S. flights is now more than 3,200. President Biden says he's feeling a little better after a bout with COVID and promises to return to the campaign trail next week. This even as he loses ground in the polls and more Democrats are calling on him to end his re-election campaign.