More Than 1,000 Flights Canceled in the United States Due to Winter Storm Devin
U.S. airlines faced a challenging day this Friday due to the impact of Winter Storm Devin, a meteorological phenomenon that significantly disrupted air operations right during one of the year’s peak travel periods. Thousands of passengers saw their plans altered due to widespread cancellations and delays across much of the country.
Thousands of Operations Affected
According to the flight-tracking website FlightAware, as of 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time, 1,382 flights had been canceled, while 4,685 operations were delayed across U.S. territory. The combination of snow, wind, and adverse conditions created a domino effect at key airports and high-density routes.
Weather Warnings Across Vast Regions of the Country
The National Weather Service issued alerts for Winter Storm Devin, indicating the system would cause dangerous transportation conditions from the Great Lakes region to the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England, effective from this Friday until Saturday morning.
The agency’s Storm Prediction Center specified that in more northern areas, from northern New York state to the Tri-State area, which includes New York City and Long Island, snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected during Friday night.
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Additionally, meteorological authorities warned of a slight risk of flash flooding in Southern California, along with intense winds and thunderstorms near the coast, broadening the scope of the climate impact.
New York Airports Among the Hardest Hit
John F. Kennedy, Newark Liberty International, and LaGuardia airports, which serve the New York metropolitan area, posted messages on social media platform X alerting travelers to possible cancellations and delays. According to FlightAware, more than half of the recorded disruptions were concentrated at these three terminals, reflecting their strategic role within the national air network.
JetBlue and Delta, the Carriers with the Most Cancellations
Regarding airlines, JetBlue Airways led the list with 225 flights canceled, followed closely by Delta Air Lines, which suspended 212 operations. Republic Airways canceled 157 services, while American Airlines reported 146 cancellations and United Airlines registered 97.
A JetBlue spokesperson explained to Reuters that, due to Winter Storm Devin, the company canceled approximately 350 flights between today and tomorrow, primarily in the Northeast, a region where the airline maintains significant operations.
Flexibility for Affected Passengers
Representatives from American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue informed Reuters that the companies have waived reservation change fees, aiming to facilitate travel rescheduling for customers whose itineraries were compromised by the weather situation.
Storm Devin once again highlights the vulnerability of commercial aviation to severe weather events, especially during high-demand periods, when any disruption has an amplified impact on both airlines and passengers.
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