A snowstorm paralyzes airport operations in New York and cancels thousands of flights

A snowstorm paralyzes airport operations in New York and cancels thousands of flights

A powerful winter storm, accompanied by heavy snow and freezing rain, caused widespread air travel disruptions in New York and the northeastern United States on Friday, December 26, 2025, casting a shadow over the travel plans of millions of people during the Christmas and New Year holiday season. FlightAware, a flight tracking company, reported that 1,659 flights were canceled nationwide that day, ten times the number of cancellations recorded the previous day, with thousands more delayed. The three major New York airports—John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), and Newark Liberty International (EWR) in New Jersey—saw a combined 886 cancellations, causing significant travel chaos, long lines, and chaotic rebookings. Authorities warned that the storm's effects would continue into Saturday afternoon, with the possibility of freezing rain that could further complicate ground and air travel. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicted up to 13 cm of ice accumulation i…

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