Air India has cancelled all its flights to and from New York and Newark on Jan. 25 and 26 after a severe winter storm was forecast. It is expected to affect large parts of the US East Coast.
The airline said the storm, expected to bring heavy snowfall, will impact New York, New Jersey and adjoining regions from early Sunday morning (Jan. 25) till Monday (Jan. 26), disrupting flight operations. The warning comes as the region prepares for challenging weather conditions.
In a post on X, Air India said, “A severe winter storm with heavy snow is forecast for New York, New Jersey and adjoining areas in the US East Coast from early Sunday morning to Monday, which will have a significant impact on flight operations.”
Citing passenger and crew safety as the primary concern, the carrier added, “In view of the safety, well-being and convenience of our passengers and crew, all Air India flights to and from New York and Newark have been cancelled on 25 and 26 January.”
Air India also assured affected travellers that support teams were in place to help with rebooking and other assistance. “Our dedicated teams will extend all assistance to you if you are booked to fly with us on these dates,” the airline added.
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Passengers scheduled to travel on the affected routes need to stay updated through official airline communication channels and check flight status before heading to the airport.
Heavy Snowfall Forecast Across Tri-State Area
Forecasts suggest widespread disruption across the US Northeast as the winter storm intensifies. According to NBC New York, large parts of the tri-state area, including New York City, Hudson Valley, most of New Jersey and parts of Connecticut, could receive between eight and 12 inches of snow.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for New York City, Long Island, northern suburbs, parts of north-east New Jersey and southern Connecticut from early Sunday morning through Monday evening, CNN reported.
Storm To Affect Much Of The United States
The impact of the storm is expected to extend far beyond the Northeast. According to NBC News, the system is set to batter more than half of the US, bringing heavy snow, widespread ice accumulation and dangerously low temperatures.
The National Weather Service said in the south, including parts of Texas, Virginia and the Carolinas, mixed precipitation and significant ice build-up are expected.
Strong winds could push wind chill values well below zero, with temperatures dropping to as low as minus 50 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the northern and central Plains. Forecasters warned that severe to catastrophic ice accumulation could bring down power lines and trees, leading to prolonged power outages, worsening cold exposure and making travel extremely dangerous.
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