In brief
On Sunday, over 11,400 flights were canceled nationwide due to a severe winter storm that brought snow, sleet, and freezing rain to a vast area. Major airports like LaGuardia and JFK in New York are severely impacted, with flight cancellations exceeding 90%. The storm is expected to continue its path towards the Northeast, with forecasts indicating additional snowfall of 1 to 2 feet.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A massive winter storm disrupted air travel on Sunday, with widespread flight cancellations and delays affecting major airports across the country. The severe weather system, which the National Weather Service reported is threatening nearly 180 million people, has moved from the southern Rocky Mountains to New England, bringing with it heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. As of Sunday, more than 11,400 flights had been canceled according to flight-tracking service FlightAware, marking the highest number of cancellations since the pandemic. Major airports, including LaGuardia and JFK in New York, reported up to 94% flight cancellations, while Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport canceled all departing flights for the day. The storm is expected to linger as it continues across the Northeast, with forecasts predicting an additional 1 to 2 feet of snow in some areas. Travelers are advised to check their flight status and be prepared for further delays as recovery from the storm is anticipated to take several days. Airlines like American Airlines and Delta are already reporting significant cancellations and issues managing their schedules. For those affected, most airlines will rebook passengers on later flights at no extra charge, and travelers are entitled to refunds for canceled flights.
