Emirates Cancels Dubai-US Flights Amid Severe Snowstorm and Ice Conditions
Emirates Airlines has announced the cancellation of numerous flights connecting Dubai with the United States due to severe winter weather conditions. Storm Fern is expected to unleash heavy snow and freezing rain across various regions in the US, leading to dangerous travel conditions.
Cancelled Emirates Flights Due to Storm Fern
The following flights have been cancelled:
- EK201 – Dubai to New York
- EK202 – New York to Dubai
- EK203 – Dubai to New York
- EK204 – New York to Dubai
- EK205 – Milan to New York
- EK206 – New York to Milan
- EK209 – Athens to Newark
- EK210 – Newark to Athens
- EK231 – Dubai to Washington
- EK232 – Washington to Dubai
- EK237 – Dubai to Boston
- EK238 – Boston to Dubai
Advice for Affected Passengers
Passengers who are impacted by these cancellations are encouraged to reach out to their travel agents for rebooking options. Those who booked their tickets directly with Emirates should contact the airline for assistance. Emirates has also advised customers to verify their contact information through the Manage Your Booking section on its website to receive timely updates.
The airline has expressed its apologies for any inconvenience caused and is actively monitoring the developing weather conditions.
Widespread Flight Disruptions Across the US
The cancellations by Emirates are part of a larger pattern of flight disruptions caused by the ongoing winter storm. On a single day, over 1,000 flights were either delayed or cancelled, with Dallas experiencing the bulk of the chaos. FlightAware reported that approximately 2,300 flights were scrubbed for the following Saturday.
Forecasts indicate that Sunday could witness the highest number of flight cancellations in the last year, with more than 4,200 flights already cancelled by 9 PM ET on Friday. This surpasses a previous cancellation record during the US government shutdown.
As freezing rain, heavy snow, and severe cold persist, airlines have cautioned that further delays and cancellations are likely in the coming days.
