Etihad, Emirates airlines cancel some US flights due to snowstorm

Etihad Airways and Emirates have reported flight disruptions caused by a severe winter storm "Nor'easter" impacting parts of North America, resulting in interruptions to the airline's operations.

Etihad Airways announced in a press release that the following flights have been cancelled: EY1 from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to New York (JFK) on February 23, EY2 from New York (JFK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on February 23, EY7 from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Boston (BOS) on February 23, and EY8 from Boston (BOS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on February 23.

In addition, flight EY4 from New York (JFK) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) on February 22 will depart earlier than scheduled, now set for 18:00 local time. Meanwhile, flight EY3 from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to New York (JFK) on February 23 is delayed by about five hours and is now planned to depart at 14:40 local time.

The airline announced that weather conditions continue to be unpredictable, which may lead to additional delays or cancellations if necessary.

The Etihad Airways team is currently working to assist affected passengers by rebooking them on alternative flights once normal operations resume or providing a full refund upon request.

Passengers are advised to update their contact details through https://digital.etihad.com/selfservice/en to receive timely updates via SMS or email.

An Airbus A321 Delta Airlines passenger aircraft is seen at gate while a Boeing 737 MAX 8 United Airlines passenger aircraft takes off at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Sunday. AFP

Emirates Airlines has announced changes to several flights to and from New York, including cancellations and rescheduling, due to the anticipated effects of a nor’easter.

The snowstorm is forecast to impact the East Coast of the United States beginning this Sunday, potentially leading to significant airport closures and travel disruptions.

The airline has cancelled four scheduled flights as part of precautionary measures in response to anticipated weather conditions.

The affected flights include EK203 on February 22 from Dubai to New York (JFK), EK204 on February 23 from New York (JFK) to Dubai, EK209 on February 22 from Athens to Newark (EWR), and EK210 on February 23 from Newark (EWR) to Athens.

Emirates Airlines has introduced adjustments to the timings of several flights. On February 22, flight EK202 is scheduled to depart from New York at 18:00 and reach Dubai at 15:25 on February 23. Meanwhile, flight EK201 will leave Dubai at 14:30 on February 23, arriving in New York at 19:55 that same day.

The adjustments also affected flight EK206, scheduled to leave New York at 8:00 pm on February 22 and reach Milan at 9:35 am on February 23. Similarly, flight EK205 will depart Milan at 6:40 pm on February 23, arriving in New York at 9:55 pm that same day.