NEW DELHI: Air India has officially extended the suspension of all flight operations to and from New York and Newark until February 24, 2026. This decision comes as a powerful blizzard continues to batter the United States East Coast, creating hazardous conditions that have paralyzed major transportation hubs across the region. In a travel advisory issued on Monday, the airline explained that extreme snowfall and dangerous weather have made it impossible to maintain safe flight schedules, leading to the cancellation of all services for the next 24 hours.
This latest move follows a series of precautionary cancellations on February 23, triggered by early meteorological warnings of a severe winter storm. With reports indicating that the storm could dump more than 20 inches of snow in parts of New York, accompanied by gale-force winds and near-zero visibility, authorities have issued widespread blizzard warnings. The resulting aviation crisis has seen thousands of flights grounded globally, affecting nearly every international carrier with routes to the U.S. Northeast.
Air India has deployed specialized ground teams to assist the high volume of affected passengers. These teams are working to facilitate rebookings and provide necessary support as travelers navigate the disruption. The airline is advising all passengers to monitor their flight status through official digital channels before attempting to travel to the airport. Meanwhile, emergency measures and road travel restrictions remain in effect across New York and New Jersey, further complicating the situation for those stranded by the record-breaking storm.
