A powerful nor’easter disrupted air travel across the northeastern United States on Saturday, September 26, 2026. At Boston Logan, 253 flights had already been cancelled by midday, while New York, Newark, Providence and other New England airports remained exposed to strong winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding.
Boston hit particularly hard
According to CBS Boston, citing FlightAware data, 253 flights had been cancelled at Boston Logan by midday Saturday, alongside dozens of delays. Forecast gusts were around 40–55 mph in Boston and up to 60–65 mph on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Heavy rain also raised the risk of coastal flooding and power outages.
New York and Newark under watch
The FAA had warned that winds could affect operations at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. New York State and New Jersey declared emergencies in several areas because of flooding and falling-tree risks.
Airlines offer travel flexibility
JetBlue, United, American Airlines and Delta introduced measures allowing some passengers to change affected trips without additional fees. JetBlue’s coverage included Boston, JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Providence, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard for travel from September 25–27. Delta also issued measures for Boston and several other northeastern airports.
Transatlantic passengers affected too
Boston, JFK and Newark are major gateways between Europe and the United States. Flights to or from Paris, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Dublin and Montreal can be delayed, retimed or affected by missed connections when ground operations slow. Passengers were advised to check directly with their airline before travelling to the airport.
A broad coastal storm
The National Weather Service said the nor’easter affected a wide section of the East Coast from the Mid-Atlantic to New England, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, high waves and coastal flooding. Disruption could continue after local weather improved because aircraft and crews would need repositioning.
What to remember
By noon local time on Saturday, Boston Logan had recorded 253 cancellations. Major New York airports remained vulnerable to wind-related restrictions, and cancellation figures could rise as conditions evolved.
Sources
CBS Boston, FlightAware, Federal Aviation Administration, National Weather Service, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Reuters; checked September 26, 2026.
Related: New York JFK ground stop lifted after severe storms, another example of weather disruption at a major US airport.
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