Winter storm paralyzed air transportation: how work in New York was affected by mass cancellations

A severe winter storm has hit the eastern coast of the United States, causing unprecedented chaos in the airline sector. According to CNBC and Jin10, over 5,000 flights have been canceled, creating serious difficulties for business travelers, and work in New York has been threatened by disruptions to the usual routine. Airlines have waived fees for rebooking and ticket cancellations at all airports between Virginia and Maine.

Scope of Cancellations Along the East Coast

Data from FlightAware paint a grim picture: at two major airports in New York, a massive number of flights have been canceled. At John F. Kennedy Airport, approximately two-thirds of domestic flights and 40% of international departures were canceled on February 22. A similar situation affected LaGuardia Airport, paralyzing transportation in the region. The scale of the disaster has affected the entire northeastern US, leaving thousands of travelers and businesspeople in uncertainty.

New York Airports on the Verge of Collapse

Experts warn that the situation will only worsen on February 23, when the storm reaches its peak impact. This means that people whose jobs in New York involve frequent air travel should prepare for even more delays and cancellations. Recognizing the scale of the impending chaos, airlines have proactively canceled fees for route changes in an effort to minimize passenger losses and protect their reputation.

Impact on Business Activity

The wave of cancellations leaves no room for normal schedules in the region’s business sector. Companies organizing meetings and negotiations are widely postponing planned events to online formats. Employees planning to return to New York offices are forced to switch to remote work. This storm has vividly demonstrated the vulnerability of air transport to natural disasters and the unreliability of air routes as a means of urgent personnel deployment.