Another 2,100 Tuesday Flights Canceled Following Historic Northeast Blizzard

A day after a major storm blanketed the Northeast with more than 30 inches of snow in some areas, travel is starting to recover, but those scheduled to fly Tuesday should pack their patience and reasonable expectations.

More than 2,100 Tuesday flights have been canceled, a day after airlines dropped more than 6,100. Between Sunday and early Tuesday, more than 12,000 flights have been canceled across the country.

According to FlightAware, most airports impacted Monday were still feeling the strain Tuesday. Close to half of all departures at Boston Logan International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International, and John F. Kennedy International were scrapped Tuesday.

Disruptions also remain higher than normal at Ronald Reagan Washington National and at Florida hubs including Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International and Orlando International, which were impacted by aircraft and crew displacement.

Snowfall Totals and Local Travel

According to the National Weather Service, parts of New Jersey and Long Island received more than 2 feet of snow. New York City, which was under a travel ban and state of emergency until noon Monday, saw up to 23 inches in some boroughs, with an average of around 20 inches.

The highest totals were recorded in Rhode Island, which saw up to 38 inches in some areas. Massachusetts, which had a travel ban and state of emergency in effect Monday, recorded up to 34 inches.

Local bus and train service, including NJ Transit and the Long Island Rail Road, resumed service Tuesday with some modifications. While many commuter rails are operating on a holiday or weekend schedule, the New York City subway remained operational throughout the blizzard and is running normally.

Amtrak, which suspended most Northeast rail traffic Monday, has resumed the majority of its service for Tuesday.

Airline Waivers

Airline change fee waivers are mostly unchanged since Monday morning, though some are extending how far out travelers can rebook travel for. Here is the latest:

American Airlines

American Airlines has issued a travel waiver for 17 Northeast airports, including major hubs and coastal cities such as Boston (BOS), New York (JFK and LGA), Newark (EWR), Philadelphia (PHL), and Washington, D.C. (DCA and IAD). The waiver applies to those who purchased tickets by February 19 for travel originally scheduled through Feb. 25. Travelers can rebook their flights for travel beginning as early as February 20 or as late as February 28, 2026, without paying change fees or fare differences.

Delta Air Lines

Delta’s waiver now covers travel to, from, or through several key Northeast airports including Boston (BOS), New York (JFK and LGA), Newark (EWR), Hartford (BDL), Baltimore (BWI), and Providence (PVD).

The waiver covers tickets issued on or before February 21 for travel from February 22 through February 25. Delta is allowing passengers to rebook for new travel on or before February 28, with both the change fee and fare difference waived. If travel is rescheduled beyond that date, the change fee may be waived, but a difference in fare will apply.

United Airlines

United has a “Northeast Winter Weather” waiver out for a number of airports, including Newark (EWR), Washington-Dulles (IAD), Washington-National (DCA), Boston (BOS), Philadelphia (PHL), and Baltimore (BWI). The waiver includes all tickets purchased on or before February 20 for travel scheduled from February 22 through February 25. United will waive change fees and fare differences for new United-operated flights departing by February 27.

JetBlue Airways

JetBlue has a waiver for travel through New York (JFK, LGA, and EWR), Boston (BOS), Philadelphia (PHL), Hartford (BDL), and several other regional destinations, covering flights through February 26. Passengers can rebook for travel through March 4, with no change fees, cancel fees, or fare differences.