Emirates and Etihad Airways have cancelled and rescheduled multiple flights between the UAE and the United States due to a severe winter storm hitting the US East Coast.

Passengers travelling to New York, Newark, Boston, and other affected cities are advised to check flight status, contact their airlines, or rebook as both carriers adjust schedules to prioritise passenger safety.

The storm is expected to bring 1–2 feet of snow across major cities, including New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, with blizzard conditions, strong winds, and heavy snowfall creating near-impossible travel conditions.

Emirates cancels, delays US flights

Emirates has cancelled and rescheduled several flights to and from New York due to the anticipated impact of a fast-developing Nor’easter, which is set to slam the US East Coast from Sunday.

Cancelled Emirates flights

    EK203 / February 22: Dubai → New York (JFK)

    EK204 / February 23: New York (JFK) → Dubai

    EK209 / February 22: Athens → Newark (EWR)

    EK210 / February 23: Newark (EWR) → Athens

Rescheduled flights

    EK202 / February 23: New York (JFK) departs 18:00 local time on February 22, arrives Dubai 15:25 on February 23

    EK201 / February 23: Dubai departs 14:30 local time on February 23, arrives New York (JFK) 19:55 same day

    EK206 / February 23: New York (JFK) departs 20:00 local time on February 22, arrives Milan 09:35 on February 23

    EK205 / February 23: Milan departs 18:40 local time on February 23, arrives New York (JFK) 21:55 same day

Advisory for passengers

The airline said on its website that customers affected by cancellations should contact their travel agency for rebooking, while passengers who booked directly with Emirates are advised to reach out to the airline. Those on rescheduled flights connecting through Dubai will be rebooked automatically to their final destinations.

Emirates urged travellers to ensure their contact details are up to date via Manage Your Booking for timely updates and apologised for any inconvenience caused.

Etihad flight delay

Etihad Airways has cancelled and delayed several flights to and from the United States due to a severe winter storm affecting parts of North America.

Cancelled flights

The following services on 23 February have been cancelled:

    EY1 Abu Dhabi (AUH) – New York (JFK)

    EY2 New York (JFK) – Abu Dhabi (AUH)

    EY7 Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Boston (BOS)

    EY8 Boston (BOS) – Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Flight delays and rescheduling

EY3 Abu Dhabi–New York (JFK) on 23 February is delayed by approximately five hours, now departing at 14:40 AUH and arriving at 20:25 JFK.

EY4 New York (JFK)–Abu Dhabi (AUH) on 22 February will depart four hours earlier at 18:00 local time.

Passenger guidance

Etihad said affected passengers will be rebooked on alternative flights when services resume or offered a full refund if requested. Guests are advised to keep contact details up to date via etihad.com/contactme to receive timely updates via SMS or email.

Safety first

The airline reaffirmed that the safety and comfort of passengers and crew remain its top priority. Etihad warned that further delays or cancellations could occur depending on weather conditions and apologised for any inconvenience caused. Passengers are advised to monitor Etihad’s website and flight status updates and ensure contact details are up to date.

Air India cancels New York, Newark flights

Air India has cancelled all flights to and from New York and Newark on 23 February due to a severe winter storm forecast to hit the US East Coast. The Nor’easter is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard-like conditions across New York, New Jersey, and nearby areas, disrupting flight operations.

In a statement, the airline said the cancellations prioritise passenger safety and well-being. Passengers on affected flights are advised to contact Air India’s 24×7 call centre at +91 1169329333 / +91 1169329999 or visit airindia.com for updates and rebooking assistance.

Widespread disruption expected

The East Coast is expected to face extensive travel disruption, including hazardous road conditions, power outages, and heavy snow. Authorities have warned that New York City could experience its first major blizzard since 2016. Passengers are urged to stay indoors and take all necessary precautions.

Nor’easter hits the US East Coast

Meteorologists have issued blizzard warnings for at least six states. The storm threatens power outages, coastal flooding, and travel disruption across the densely populated corridor.

More than 50 million Americans are in the path of the Nor’easter, with New York City expecting its first major blizzard since 2016 and snowfall totals potentially reaching 20 inches. Authorities have advised residents to stay indoors, and New Jersey has declared a state of emergency to mobilise resources.

Source: Gulf News