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February 23, 2026
Airlines cancel thousands of flights as blizzard cripples East Coast airports
American, Delta, JetBlue, United and others waived change and cancellation fees ahead of another massive winter storm.
TL;DR
- A major blizzard has led to the cancellation of thousands of flights at major East Coast airports, including those serving New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia.
- Disruptions are expected to continue through Tuesday, impacting travel as winter break concludes.
- More than 4,800 U.S. departures were canceled on Monday, significantly higher than the usual daily rate.
- Major airports like LaGuardia, Boston Logan, Philadelphia International, and Newark Liberty experienced extremely high cancellation rates.
- Airlines are waiving fees and offering flexible rebooking options for affected passengers.
- A similar winter storm in January caused mass travel disruptions and significant revenue losses for American Airlines.
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