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How many flights were canceled?
There is no single consolidated final total established by the cited reports. FlightAware figures published at different times used different date windows and, in Reuters’ case, counted delays as well as cancellations.
| Report and snapshot | Measure |
|---|---|
| Associated Press, Sunday afternoon, February 22, 2026, citing FlightAware | More than 3,500 flights canceled across the United States. Associated Press |
| Associated Press, reporting on Monday, February 23, 2026, citing FlightAware | More than 5,000 flights in and out of the United States canceled for Monday, with most cancellations in New York, New Jersey, and Boston. Associated Press |
| Associated Press, later Monday report, citing FlightAware | More than 5,600 U.S. flights canceled on Monday; the report also noted other disruptions contributing to the difficult travel day. Associated Press |
| Reuters, Monday, February 23, 2026, citing FlightAware | More than 8,000 U.S. flight cancellations and delays combined—not cancellations alone. Reuters via Investing.com |
The AP’s Monday figures are different snapshots, while Reuters’ combined figure has a broader measure. They should not be added together or treated as directly interchangeable.
Which airports and routes were affected?
The FAA’s February 23 operations plan recorded network disruptions in Philadelphia, Newark, the New York-area traffic facility, and Boston. It identified snow, low ceilings, reduced visibility, and wind as constraints at Boston, Philadelphia, and the New York-area facility. The plan anticipated that ground stops or delay programs might be needed at several airports; it does not establish that every planned measure actually took place. FAA operations plan
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Airline updates show the impact extended across major Northeast hubs and nearby airports. Delta reported suspensions at Boston Logan, JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark. The FAA plan also identified potential flow impacts at Dulles, Baltimore, and Reagan National. American Airlines described staged restarts at Reagan National, Philadelphia, JFK, LaGuardia, and Boston. FAA Delta American Airlines
When did airlines resume service?
Recovery did not happen all at once. The following times and dates are the carriers’ reported resumption updates, not a guarantee that every flight at an airport operated on schedule.
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In updates beginning February 21–22, Delta said it was proactively processing cancellations at East Coast airports, including its Boston, JFK, and LaGuardia hubs, and expected to suspend operations at those hubs into Tuesday, February 24. Its February 23–24 update said service remained suspended at Boston Logan, JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark into Tuesday. Delta said it would resume flights as weather and airport conditions allowed. Delta updates Delta recovery update
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- Reagan National (DCA): American said service resumed Monday morning, February 23.
- Philadelphia (PHL): American said service resumed Monday afternoon, February 23.
- JFK and LaGuardia (LGA): American said flights resumed at noon ET on Tuesday, February 24.
- Boston Logan (BOS): American said flights resumed at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 24.
American also said it added more than 4,000 seats to help customers travel to and from the Northeast. Its February 24 update described snowfall as more than two feet in many areas and nearly three feet in Providence; those are the airline’s reported figures, not an independent regional snowfall survey. American Airlines update
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What should travelers do during a similar storm?
- Check the operating airline’s app or website before leaving for the airport. Delta’s contemporaneous advice was to use its app or website for current flight status; check the airline operating your flight for its latest information. Delta update
- Look for available rebooking options if your flight is canceled or substantially disrupted. Delta and American described rebooking flexibility during the February 2026 event. Check the terms and options shown by your airline for your specific booking. Delta American Airlines
- Recheck status as conditions change. Resumption times varied by carrier and airport, and a restart announcement does not by itself confirm that an individual flight is operating.
The airlines’ February 2026 waivers and rebooking windows were temporary event measures and have expired; they are not current offers or standing travel policies.
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