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Cancellations and delays at Newark, LaGuardia and JFK linked to Southern blizzard
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Checked by Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Last updated on 4 February 2026
186
Affected flights
3
Affected airports
186
Affected flights
3
Affected airports
What Happened
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.
Flight Disruption Details
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.
Know your rights
These are your air passenger rights
When your flight's disrupted, you may be entitled to various forms of care and compensation under EC 261 and other applicable laws.
Rerouting or refund
If your flight is canceled, your airline must provide an alternative. You may also get a full refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Care and assistance
Your airline must provide food and refreshments if your journey is delayed more than a few hours.
Accommodation
If you are away from home and your journey is delayed overnight, the airline must offer you accommodation and transportation to it.
Communication
Under EC 261 you are entitled to 2 phone calls or emails if your journey is delayed over 1 hour. No compensation when a disruption is caused by extraordinary circumstances, as this appears to be.
This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight. Always follow the directions of your airline, particularly with regard to check-in and boarding times.
Quick facts
Summary
Disruption
Delays and Cancellations
Cause
Weather issue
Status
Current disruption
Compensation
Not eligible for compensation
Flights affected
186
Airports affected
Newark Airport, LaGuardia, JFK
Checked by
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated
4 February 2026
What To Do If Your Flight Is Cancelled
If you're traveling to or from the European Union, here's what to do when your flight is unexpectedly scrubbed:
Gather evidence that your flight was delayed, cancelled, or overbooked.
Get the airline to provide written confirmation of the disruption and the reason behind it.
Request an alternative flight to your destination — or a refund if you no longer wish to travel.
Make a note of the arrival time at your final destination.
Ask the airline to provide vouchers for meals and refreshments.
Avoid signing documents or accepting offers that may waive your passenger rights.
If an overnight stay is required, ask the airline to provide accommodation.
Save receipts for any additional expenses caused by the disruption.
