Airlines Add Flights After Northeast Winter Storm

Major carriers ramp up operations following thousands of cancellations.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Major U.S. airlines announced they would add more flights at airports across the Northeast on Tuesday, as they worked to recover from a powerful winter storm that caused over 5,700 flight cancellations on Monday. Airlines said they planned to restart operations in cities like Boston and New York, where nearly 23 inches of snow fell at some airports.

Why it matters

The winter storm caused significant disruptions to air travel in the Northeast, a major transportation hub. Airlines are working to restore service and accommodate passengers whose flights were canceled, as delays and cancellations could persist for days.

The details

As of early Tuesday, over 2,000 flights to and from U.S. airports had been canceled, down from more than 5,700 on Monday. At least 50% of scheduled flights departing Boston Logan International Airport on Tuesday were canceled, along with 49% of departures from Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia Airport, and 41% from Kennedy Airport. American Airlines, United, and Delta said they planned to add more flights on Tuesday to resume operations in affected cities.

  • On Monday, over 5,700 flights were canceled due to the winter storm.
  • As of early Tuesday, over 2,000 flights had been canceled.

The players

American Airlines

A major U.S. airline that said it planned to restart operations in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. on Monday, and in Boston and New York on Tuesday.

United

A major U.S. airline that said it planned to add more flights on Tuesday to resume operations in affected cities.

Delta

A major U.S. airline that said it was in close contact with local airport authorities and would safely resume flights once weather and airport conditions allowed.

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What’s next

Delays and cancellations could persist for days as airlines work to restore full service in the Northeast.

The takeaway

The winter storm caused significant disruptions to air travel in a major transportation hub, leading airlines to add more flights to help recover from the thousands of cancellations. Restoring full service will be an ongoing process as airlines work to accommodate passengers and address the impacts of the storm.