A powerful nor’easter storm has disrupted air travel across the Northeast U.S., causing hundreds of flight delays and cancellations over the weekend. More than 300 flights were canceled in and out of Boston on Sunday, with an additional 260 canceled on Saturday, according to FlightAware data. New York area airports also faced significant slowdowns, as LaGuardia Airport saw about 60% of flights delayed due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to reduce operations amid high winds.

Despite the severe weather, airlines were able to maintain most of their scheduled flights ahead of the storm, resulting in fewer cancellations compared to previous major winter storms or hurricanes. However, the FAA’s precautionary slowdown notably impacted flights, particularly in New York and New England airports. The nor’easter brought heavy rainfall and strong winds, creating challenging conditions for pilots and airport operations.

In response to the disruptions, major airlines including United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue Airways have implemented flexible policies allowing customers to change their flights without incurring change fees or fare differences. This offer applies to travelers with flights to or from New York City airports, Boston, and smaller New England airports, as long as they reschedule to fly before midweek.

This latest bout of travel difficulties follows an equipment outage earlier in the week that resulted in hundreds of canceled flights to the New York and Philadelphia areas. With ongoing weather and operational challenges, airlines continue to prioritize passenger safety while striving to minimize disruptions amid volatile conditions in the busy Northeast corridor.