Hundreds of flights have been canceled at Boston Logan International Airport as a powerful nor’easter moves through New England, snarling air travel across the Northeast. The disruption is weather-driven: nor’easters bring a combination of heavy snow or rain, strong winds, and low visibility that make it unsafe for aircraft to take off, land, or even taxi normally.
Travelers heading to, from, or connecting through Boston should expect significant delays and cancellations. The effects are likely to ripple beyond New England — Logan is a major hub, and aircraft and crews stuck in Boston can cause delays at airports across the country as the day goes on.
Who is affected
Anyone with a flight scheduled through Boston Logan in the next 24 to 48 hours is most at risk of disruption. Passengers connecting through Boston from other cities, and travelers on routes that rely on Boston-based aircraft, may also see knock-on delays. Local travelers should also expect hazardous road conditions getting to and from the airport, with snow, wind, and possible coastal flooding in the region.
What to do:
• Check your flight status before leaving home. Use your airline’s app or website rather than heading to the airport and waiting. Most airlines are offering free rebooking or waivers during major weather events — ask about one before accepting a cancellation.
• Rebook early. Seats on later flights fill fast during mass cancellations. If your flight is canceled, get in the rebooking queue immediately, both online and by phone.
• Plan for the drive, not just the flight. If you must travel locally, allow extra time, keep your gas tank full, and carry water, blankets, and a phone charger in the car in case of delays or road closures.
Conditions should gradually improve as the storm pulls away from the coast, but schedule recovery at a major airport typically takes a day or more after the weather clears. This report is based on flight-tracking data and forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS).
Frequently Asked Questions
My flight isn't until tomorrow — should I still worry?
Yes, it's worth checking. Even after a storm passes, airlines often need a day or more to reposition aircraft and crews, so residual delays and cancellations are common at a hub like Logan.
Can I get a refund or rebook without fees?
During major weather events, most airlines issue travel waivers allowing free rebooking. If your flight is canceled outright, you are generally entitled to a refund if you choose not to travel — check your airline's waiver policy.
Will this affect flights in other cities?
Possibly. Logan is a busy hub, and planes and crews stranded in Boston can cause knock-on delays elsewhere in the network, especially on routes serving the Northeast.
Is it safe to drive to the airport right now?
Nor'easters can bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding to the Boston area, making roads hazardous. Check local NWS advisories and road conditions before leaving, and only travel if your flight is confirmed operating.
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Source: Boston 25 News
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Moon: Full Moon (100% illuminated), in Aries.
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Concurrent space weather: planetary Kp index 2.3; strongest recent solar flare: nothing notable.
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