Aircraft tracking systems have recorded mass flight cancellations on the East Coast of the USA

The strongest winter storm to hit the eastern United States has led to an unprecedented increase in flight cancellations. Aircraft tracking data collected by leading monitoring systems indicate more than five thousand cancellations over just two days. National airlines have taken emergency measures, waiving change and cancellation fees for passengers from airports ranging from Virginia to Maine.

Flight tracking data reveal the scale of the critical situation

FlightAware, a real-time aircraft tracking company, published alarming statistics. According to this data, at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York and nearby LaGuardia Airport, cancellations affected about two-thirds of all domestic flights and 40 percent of international departures. CNBC sources report that on February 22 alone, the wave of cancellations hit both New York airports, making it one of the most difficult days for air travel in the region.

Airlines are taking emergency measures

Airlines are actively notifying passengers and offering alternative flight options. Waiving fees for rebooking and canceling reservations has eased the situation for travelers in a difficult situation. Analysis by Jin10 shows that the situation has a broad geographic scope—from the Virginia border to the Maine coast.

Forecasts predict further worsening conditions

Weather forecasts indicate continued and intensifying adverse conditions on February 23, which could lead to an expansion of the list of canceled flights. Aircraft tracking systems remain on high alert, continuously monitoring the situation at all eastern coast airports and providing real-time data to airlines and passengers. Experts suggest that full recovery to normal flight schedules may take several days.