The airline also said that its ground teams will assist all passengers who were scheduled to travel on that day. The staff will help affected travellers with support and necessary arrangements.
Air India announced on Monday, February 23, that it has cancelled all its flights to and from New York City and Newark for Tuesday, February 24. The airline took this decision because a severe blizzard and heavy snowfall are expected in the region.
In a travel advisory, Air India said that airport operations in New York and Newark have been badly affected due to the snowstorm. The blizzard has brought heavy snowfall, strong winds, and extremely poor visibility, making flight operations unsafe.
The airline had already suspended its New York and Newark flights on February 23 after early warnings of a major winter storm. According to Air India, the decision to cancel flights was taken as a safety measure to protect passengers and crew members.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Air India stated, “In view of the safety and well-being of our passengers and crew, Air India flights to and from New York and Newark have been cancelled on 24 February.”
The airline also said that its ground teams will assist all passengers who were scheduled to travel on that day. The staff will help affected travellers with support and necessary arrangements.
The disruption is not limited to Air India alone. The blizzard has affected air travel across the northeastern United States. Blizzard warnings have been issued in several areas, including New York. Weather reports suggest that more than 20 inches of snow could fall in some parts of New York and nearby regions. Strong winds and near-zero visibility are also expected.
The extreme weather conditions have caused major travel problems. Thousands of flights have been cancelled at major airports across the region. In addition to flight disruptions, authorities have also placed restrictions on road travel. Emergency measures have been introduced to handle the situation and ensure public safety.
Passengers travelling to or from the affected cities are advised to check with their airlines for updates before heading to the airport.
