Hundreds of flights between the UK and the US cancelled due to Storm Hernando
Hundreds of flights at major airports in the UK have been cancelled due to winter storm Hernando, which has hit the east coast of the United States. Flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester Airport, Edinburgh Airport and Dublin Airport have been affected.
The US National Weather Service has warned of heavy snowfall, gusty winds and coastal flooding in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the country. According to forecasts, power outages and virtually impossible travel conditions are possible.
In particular, 32 flights from London Heathrow to JFK Airport in New York were cancelled on Monday, 23 February. Flights to Newark Airport in New Jersey and Boston Airport have also been cancelled. The cancellations affect not only departures but also arrivals from the United States. Three direct flights from Manchester have been affected, and 35 flights from Edinburgh have had their second leg cancelled.
Dublin Airport announced on social media that airlines had cancelled a number of flights on Monday due to adverse weather conditions on the east coast of the United States. According to the airport, seven departing flights and six arriving flights have been cancelled at this time.
Passengers are advised to contact their airlines for the latest information.
New York has issued a blizzard warning for the first time since 2017. Snowfall is expected to reach one to three inches per hour during peak hours.
Storm Hernando stretches from Washington to Maine, with its centre over the tri-state region. Up to 28 inches of snow could fall in coastal New Jersey, nearly two feet is expected in Philadelphia, and up to 20 inches of snow is forecast for New York City and surrounding areas.
The flight tracking website FlightAware recorded about 4,000 cancelled flights on Monday. The number of cancellations may increase depending on how the weather situation develops.
