Cancellations and delays at Newark, LaGuardia and JFK linked to Southern blizzard

Flights at Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK were disrupted as a rare blizzard in the Southeast impacted operations. Newark recorded 66 cancellations, LaGuardia 67, and JFK 53. At Newark, arrivals from several Southern cities were canceled, with some Orlando arrivals delayed; departures to Fort Lauderdale, Charlotte, and Asheville were also canceled. Although North Jersey saw little snow, knock-on effects were felt across the region. Passengers were advised to verify flight status with their airline due to ongoing disruption.

Flights across major New Jersey and New York City airports faced broad disruption as a rare blizzard in the Southeast triggered cascading operational issues. Newark Airport recorded 66 cancellations over a 24-hour period tied to the weather system. Arrivals into Newark from Greensboro, Atlanta, Wilmington, Charleston, Norfolk, Raleigh, Savannah, and Greenville were among those canceled, while several arrivals from Orlando were delayed. Departures from Newark to Fort Lauderdale, Charlotte, and Asheville were also canceled.

Airports across New York City reported similar impacts. LaGuardia logged 67 cancellations in the past day, and JFK reported 53 cancellations. Travelers were advised to check directly with their airlines for the latest status updates due to ongoing disruption.

The ripple effects stemmed from a blizzard sweeping the Southeast, particularly the Carolinas, where forecasters expected 8 to 12 inches of snow in some interior areas. Despite North Jersey largely avoiding snowfall, schedule disruptions in affected regions led to knock-on cancellations and delays across the Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK networks.

The disruption covered both cancellations and delays across multiple routes. At Newark specifically, inbound flights from several Southern cities were canceled, while some Orlando arrivals were delayed. Outbound Newark services to Fort Lauderdale, Charlotte, and Asheville were canceled as well. LaGuardia and JFK also experienced significant cancellations within the past day.

Passengers traveling via Newark, LaGuardia, or JFK should monitor airline notifications and confirm flight status before heading to the airport. As conditions and crew/equipment positioning continue to normalize, additional schedule adjustments may occur, and rebooking options may be available from the operating carriers.