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Air India Cancels Flights Due to US Winter Storm
Air India has cancelled all its flights to and from New York and Newark on January 25 and 26, 2026, because of a very bad winter storm.
The storm is expected to bring a lot of snow and ice, which can make flying and traveling very difficult and dangerous.
The airline wants to keep its passengers and crew safe, so they decided to cancel the flights.
Many states in the US have also declared emergencies to get ready for the storm.
The storm will affect a lot of people, and many flights have been cancelled.
The US government is working with local officials to help people stay safe.
Air India cancelled all flights to and from New York and Newark on January 25-26, 2026, due to a severe winter storm.
The storm is expected to bring heavy snow and ice, significantly disrupting flight operations and travel.
The decision was made to prioritize the safety, well-being, and convenience of passengers and crew.
Air India will assist passengers with alternate arrangements and provide support through their 24x7 call center and website.
Fifteen US states, including New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington DC, have declared states of emergency to prepare for the storm.
- Who
- Air India, US population, state and local officials, FEMA, US President Donald Trump
- What
- Cancellation of flights and declaration of states of emergency due to a severe winter storm
- Where
- US East Coast, including New York, Newark, and 15 other states
- When
- January 25-26, 2026
- Why
- To ensure the safety, well-being, and convenience of passengers and crew, and to prepare for the storm's impact
Key facts
- Affected Cities
- New York, Newark
- Cancelled Dates
- January 25-26, 2026
- Reason for Cancellation
- Severe winter storm with heavy snow
- Affected States
- 15 states including New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington DC
- Expected Impact
- Crippling ice accumulations, power outages, and travel disruptions
- Airline Assistance
- Dedicated teams to assist passengers with alternate arrangements
- Contact Information
- +91 1169329333, +91 1169329999
- Website for Updates
- http://airindia.com
Timeline
Storms hit New York, Newark; IndiGo rerouted to Jaipur, May 21, 2025.
Then, Air India grounded all flights Jan 25-26, 2026, due to severe storms.
In response, Air India cancels all New York, Newark flights Jan 25-26.
Quotes
IndiGo
India's largest airline
“As a follow up to our first advisory, and in view of the recent developments around Iran, we are making certain proactive changes to our flight schedules as part of our continued focus on safety.”
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