Severe winter weather on the US east coast has led to the cancellation of 14 flights linking Ireland with New York, Boston and Newark on Monday, 23 February. Dublin Airport confirmed seven outbound and six inbound services were grounded, while Shannon Airport lost its afternoon Boston rotation. (irishtimes.com)
The disruption is caused by Storm Hernando, which has triggered blizzard warnings from New England to Philadelphia and prompted New York City to declare a state of emergency. Up to one metre of snow, coastal flooding and gale-force winds have paralysed ground transport and shuttered five US passport-issuance centres, further compounding travellers’ difficulties. (travel.state.gov)
Aer Lingus, Delta, United and American Airlines have issued weather waivers allowing passengers due to travel on 23–24 February to rebook without change fees, although fare differences may apply. Business-travel providers say the knock-on effect will last several days as wide-body aircraft and crews fall out of rotation, potentially forcing Irish exporters to reroute urgent cargo through continental hubs.
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If re-routing forces you to revisit visa or ESTA details, VisaHQ’s Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) can help simplify the paperwork. The service lets travellers verify current U.S. entry rules, submit documents online and arrange fast-track processing—particularly useful while several U.S. passport centres remain closed.
Travel-management companies advise corporates to activate ‘split-ticket’ contingency plans, routing travellers via Chicago, Atlanta or European gateways less affected by the snowstorm. They also warn that ESTA-approved travellers may need to re-enter API data if their replacement itineraries involve different US ports of entry, and that accommodation in Boston and New York is already nearing capacity because thousands of domestic flights have also been cancelled.
Irish passengers with imminent US appointments should note that the Boston, Connecticut, New York, Philadelphia and National Passport Centres are closed until further notice; those needing emergency documents are directed to the federal online re-booking portal. (travel.state.gov)
The disruption is caused by Storm Hernando, which has triggered blizzard warnings from New England to Philadelphia and prompted New York City to declare a state of emergency. Up to one metre of snow, coastal flooding and gale-force winds have paralysed ground transport and shuttered five US passport-issuance centres, further compounding travellers’ difficulties. (travel.state.gov)
Aer Lingus, Delta, United and American Airlines have issued weather waivers allowing passengers due to travel on 23–24 February to rebook without change fees, although fare differences may apply. Business-travel providers say the knock-on effect will last several days as wide-body aircraft and crews fall out of rotation, potentially forcing Irish exporters to reroute urgent cargo through continental hubs.
If re-routing forces you to revisit visa or ESTA details, VisaHQ’s Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/) can help simplify the paperwork. The service lets travellers verify current U.S. entry rules, submit documents online and arrange fast-track processing—particularly useful while several U.S. passport centres remain closed.
Travel-management companies advise corporates to activate ‘split-ticket’ contingency plans, routing travellers via Chicago, Atlanta or European gateways less affected by the snowstorm. They also warn that ESTA-approved travellers may need to re-enter API data if their replacement itineraries involve different US ports of entry, and that accommodation in Boston and New York is already nearing capacity because thousands of domestic flights have also been cancelled.
Irish passengers with imminent US appointments should note that the Boston, Connecticut, New York, Philadelphia and National Passport Centres are closed until further notice; those needing emergency documents are directed to the federal online re-booking portal. (travel.state.gov)
