Storm Hernando Causes Edinburgh Airport Flight Cancellations in US Travel Chaos

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online

Travel disruption hit Scottish travellers on Monday as Storm Hernando — a powerful winter system battering the east coast of the United States — triggered widespread flight cancellations affecting Edinburgh Airport and other UK airports. The storm has brought heavy snow, strong winds and coastal flooding across the Mid‑Atlantic and Northeast, prompting airlines to cancel international services bound for US destinations including New York, Newark and Boston.

Hundreds of flights to and from the United States and Europe were cancelled on Monday as airlines reacted to hazardous conditions in American airspace. At Edinburgh Airport, at least 35 departures with onward connections to US cities had their second legs cancelled, and further inbound flights were also called off. Airports at London Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Dublin experienced similar disruption, with flights postponed or scrapped amid the worsening weather.

The US National Weather Service issued warnings for what it described as a major winter storm, forecasting heavy snow accumulation, strong gusts and coastal flooding that may cause “impossible travel conditions” and widespread power outages across the region. These conditions have made takeoffs and landings unsafe at many East Coast hubs, forcing airlines to pre‑emptively adjust schedules to protect passengers and crew.

Passengers booked on transatlantic flights have been urged to contact their airlines for the latest information on cancellations, rebooking options and travel waivers. Some carriers are offering flexible rebooking policies to help travellers adjust itineraries without additional fees amid the ongoing disruption.

Storm Hernando’s impact illustrates how extreme weather in one region can quickly ripple across global aviation networks, triggering a chain of cancellations and delays that affect travellers far from the storm’s immediate path. Airlines and airports are continuing to monitor the situation closely as they work to manage the backlog and resume normal operations once conditions improve.

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