Summary
A powerful winter storm in the Northeast U.S. is causing major travel disruptions, including thousands of flight cancellations and delays. Major airports in cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia are heavily affected, with airlines allowing passengers to change flights without fees.
Key Facts
- The winter storm is affecting multiple states in the Northeast with heavy snow and strong winds.
- Thousands of flights are canceled or delayed, mainly affecting airports in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
- FlightAware reported 2,019 U.S.-related flight cancellations by Tuesday.
- John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty, and Boston Logan airports are the most impacted.
- Airlines such as American, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, and United are offering flexible rebooking for affected passengers.
- Authorities are advising against travel while roads are being cleared and power is restored.
- Widespread power outages are reported, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
- Airlines are working to restore normal operations over several days.
