• Over 1,300 flights canceled and thousands delayed across US airports.
• New York area airports are among the most affected by winter storm warnings.
• Travelers are urged to check flight statuses due to severe weather conditions.

Airlines across the United States have experienced significant operational disruptions due to severe winter storm warnings during the peak holiday travel season. As of Friday afternoon, a total of 1,382 flights were canceled and 4,685 delayed, as reported by flight tracking website FlightAware. These disruptions are attributed to winter storm Devin, with snow and hazardous travel conditions forecasted for the northeastern United States, particularly affecting the Great Lakes and southern New England, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.

Major airports, including John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty, and LaGuardia, have been severely impacted, with advisories issued warning travelers of potential delays and cancellations. By Friday afternoon, nearly 1,500 flights had been canceled and 5,400 delayed nationwide, as winter storm warnings were issued predicting up to nine inches of snow in some areas, according to HuffPost and BBC.

The airlines most affected include JetBlue, which canceled 225 flights, and Delta Air Lines, which canceled 212. Republic Airways and American Airlines followed with 157 and 146 cancellations, respectively. Airlines are waiving change fees for travelers whose plans are impacted by the weather, encouraging them to rebook without incurring extra costs, as noted by HuffPost and South China Morning Post.

Travelers are strongly advised to monitor their flights closely and prepare for possible delays. Weather advisories highlight treacherous road conditions, as the National Weather Service warns of heavy snowfall expected to affect not only travel by air but also road safety, prompting officials to advise against unnecessary travel during this time, according to BBC and Reuters.