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Nor’easter Cancels 261 Flights at Boston Logan

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 9:59 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

U.S. Airlines Cancel Flights

U.S. airlines canceled hundreds of flights at Boston Logan Airport because of a nor'easter.
FlightAware recorded 261 cancellations and 249 delays on September 26, 2026, and 306 cancellations and 294 delays on September 27, 2026.
Cape Air cancelled all North-region flights, accounting for 115 Logan cancellations on Saturday, the largest share.
Delta, JetBlue, United and American waived change fees for storm-cancelled flights.
DOT rules require refunds, not vouchers, for storm-cancelled flights.

Summary

Governor Hochul Declares Emergency

Power outages left 95,000 customers without electricity across six Northeastern states Saturday.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York City and Long Island.
A falling tree killed one person in New York, per the New York City Housing Authority.
The Global Citizen Festival in Central Park was canceled, marking a cancellation in 14 years.

History

Historical Context

In October 2012 Hurricane Sandy hit the Northeast, leaving roughly 8.5 million customers without power and prompting President Obama’s emergency declarations. The storm caused about $70 billion in damage and exposed fragile infrastructure, fueling calls for stronger grids. When a September 2026 nor’easter forced airlines to cancel flights and Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency, officials again cited Sandy’s legacy as a warning.

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U.S. Airlines Cancel Flights

U.S. airlines canceled hundreds of flights at Boston Logan Airport because of a nor'easter.
FlightAware recorded 261 cancellations and 249 delays on September 26, 2026, and 306 cancellations and 294 delays on September 27, 2026.
Cape Air cancelled all North-region flights, accounting for 115 Logan cancellations on Saturday, the largest share.
Delta, JetBlue, United and American waived change fees for storm-cancelled flights.
DOT rules require refunds, not vouchers, for storm-cancelled flights.

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