A fast-moving but powerful winter storm dubbed Devin swept across the Great Lakes and Northeast on December 26, forcing airlines to cancel 1,802 flights and delay more than 22,000 others on one of the busiest travel days of the year. New York’s JFK, Newark-Liberty and LaGuardia accounted for over half the disruptions, with JetBlue canceling 225 flights, Delta 212 and American 146.
Governors in New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency and imposed commercial-vehicle restrictions on major highways. The National Weather Service predicted 4–8 inches of snow from upstate New York to Long Island, with coastal winds gusting above 40 mph.
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Airlines promptly issued fee-waiver policies allowing passengers to rebook through January 2 without penalty. Corporate travel managers scrambled to reroute executives returning from year-end client visits; several multinationals activated virtual-meeting contingencies to keep quarter-close projects on track.
Although the storm weakened by early December 27, residual crew imbalances are expected to ripple through the network over the weekend. Travelers with tight visa-validation windows or Global Entry interviews should monitor appointments, as CBP enrollment centers at affected airports reported limited staffing overnight.
Governors in New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency and imposed commercial-vehicle restrictions on major highways. The National Weather Service predicted 4–8 inches of snow from upstate New York to Long Island, with coastal winds gusting above 40 mph.
For international passengers coping with schedule changes, VisaHQ offers expedited visa-processing and passport-renewal services that can be arranged entirely online—even while stranded in an airport lounge. Its platform (https://www.visahq.com/united-states/) provides real-time status updates and dedicated customer support, helping travelers secure the documents they need to resume their journeys as soon as flights restart.
Airlines promptly issued fee-waiver policies allowing passengers to rebook through January 2 without penalty. Corporate travel managers scrambled to reroute executives returning from year-end client visits; several multinationals activated virtual-meeting contingencies to keep quarter-close projects on track.
Although the storm weakened by early December 27, residual crew imbalances are expected to ripple through the network over the weekend. Travelers with tight visa-validation windows or Global Entry interviews should monitor appointments, as CBP enrollment centers at affected airports reported limited staffing overnight.
