DUBAI // Flights to and from the United States have been cancelled as a massive winter snowstorm makes it to the country.
Emirates and Etihad have cancelled flights scheduled for Tuesday to Boston and New York respectively.
Passengers are also being warned of severe delays of up to 18 hours as a state of emergency has been called in various areas in the northeast of the United States.
“Emirates’ flights to New York JFK and Boston today (27 January) are impacted by the snowstorms,” said a spokeswoman for Emirates.
“Our flight today to Boston [EK237] is cancelled, and passengers are being rebooked on the next available flight.”
In addition two flights from Dubai to JFK airport in New York – EK203 and EK201 – have been delayed by around 18 hours in an attempt to avoid the worst of the weather.
“This will also mean a delay in the return flights from New York to Dubai.”
“We continue to monitor the situation and at this time, we expect flights to New York and Boston to operate as scheduled tomorrow [28 January].”
Flights to Washington have not been impacted and remain on schedule, said Emirates.
Etihad Airways cancelled Tuesday’s flight EY103 from Abu Dhabi to New York as well as the return flight EY102, which was also scheduled for Tuesday, it said on its website.
“The airline continues to monitor the weather conditions and has contingency plans in-place should there be any disruption to its remaining flight schedule,” said Etihad.
“The airline has commenced assisting all affected passengers and advising them of itinerary changes.”
Passengers are urged to regularly check for updates on their flights at www.emirates.com and www.etihad.com.
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