Air India Cancels New York–Newark Flights as Severe US Winter Storm Disrupts Travel

Air India has cancelled several flights to New York and Newark after a severe winter storm swept across parts of the northeastern United States, significantly disrupting air travel.

The cancellations affect services to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, two of Air India’s busiest gateways in North America. The airline cited adverse weather conditions, including heavy snowfall, strong winds and reduced airport operations, as the primary reasons for the disruption.

According to the airline, passenger safety remains the top priority, and flight schedules will continue to be adjusted based on evolving weather conditions and airport advisories. Air India said it is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with US airport authorities and air traffic control.

The winter storm has caused widespread disruption across the region, with multiple airlines cancelling or delaying flights as airports operate under capacity constraints. Meteorologists warned that the storm could lead to further delays, de‑icing challenges and crew scheduling issues over the coming days.

Affected passengers are being offered options such as complimentary rescheduling on the next available flights or refunds in line with Air India’s disruption policy. Travellers have been advised to check flight status updates before heading to the airport and to remain in contact with the airline for rebooking assistance.

Air India operates an extensive network between India and North America, and weather‑related disruptions on the US East Coast often have ripple effects across long‑haul international schedules. Aviation experts note that winter storms remain one of the most common causes of large‑scale flight cancellations during the peak travel season.

The airline said normal operations will resume once weather conditions improve and airport operations stabilise.