Emirates suspends New York, Newark, Boston services
Emirates confirmed multiple cancellations between February 22 and 24 due to severe snowstorm conditions affecting New York, Newark and Boston.
Cancelled services include routes between:
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Dubai and New York (JFK)
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Athens and Newark (EWR)
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Dubai and Boston (BOS)
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Milan and New York (JFK)
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EK204 / February 23 – New York (JFK) to Dubai
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EK210 / February 23 – Newark (EWR) to Athens
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EK237 / February 23 – Dubai to Boston (BOS)
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EK238 / February 23 – Boston (BOS) to Dubai
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EK201 / February 23- Dubai to New York (JFK)
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EK202 / February 23 – New York (JFK) to Dubai
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EK205 / February 23 – Milan to New York (JFK)
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EK206 / February 23 – New York (JFK) to Milan
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EK203 / February 23 – Dubai to New York (JFK)
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EK204 / February 24– New York (JFK) to Dubai
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EK209 / February 23 – Athens to Newark (EWR)
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EK210 / February 23 – Newark(EWR) to Athens
Passengers connecting to New York, Newark or Boston on cancelled flights will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin.
The airline has advised affected customers to contact their travel agents for rebooking, while those who booked directly should reach out to Emirates. Travellers are also urged to update contact details via the airline’s booking portal to receive real-time updates.
Emirates said it continues to closely monitor the evolving weather situation.
Etihad cancels key Abu Dhabi–US routes
Etihad Airways has also suspended several services between Abu Dhabi and the United States on February 22, 23 and 24.
Cancelled flights include:
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Abu Dhabi – New York (JFK)
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New York (JFK) – Abu Dhabi
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Abu Dhabi – Boston (BOS)
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Boston (BOS) – Abu Dhabi
In addition, one New York–Abu Dhabi service on February 22 departed four hours earlier than scheduled.
The following services have been cancelled:
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EY001 Abu Dhabi (AUH) – New York (JFK) (February 23)
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EY002 New York (JFK) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) (February 23)
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EY007 Abu Dhabi (AUH) – Boston (BOS) (February 23)
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EY008 Boston (BOS) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) (February 23)
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EY003 Abu Dhabi (AUH) – New York (JFK) (February 23)
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EY004 New York (JFK) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) (February 23)
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EY001 Abu Dhabi (AUH) – New York (JFK) (February 24)
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EY002 New York (JFK) – Abu Dhabi (AUH) (February 24)
Etihad said further delays or cancellations may follow depending on conditions. Impacted guests are being rebooked on alternative services or offered full refunds upon request.
Blizzard triggers emergency measures
The US National Weather Service warned that 30 to 60cm of snow could blanket large parts of the Northeast, accompanied by heavy winds and visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less.
Blizzard warnings were issued across New York City, Long Island and Boston, with states including New Jersey, Delaware, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts declaring states of emergency.
New York City officials imposed a ban on non-emergency travel overnight, while regional airports cancelled thousands of flights ahead of the storm. Even Broadway performances were called off as the region braced for what forecasters described as a major nor’easter.
Travellers are advised to check directly with their airlines before heading to the airport as disruptions continue.
