Weather forecasts indicate that the situation will persist until tomorrow, February 23.
SANTO DOMINGO. – The intense winter storm affecting the east coast of the United States has caused the cancellation of dozens of flights between that country and the Dominican Republic, mainly impacting operations originating and destined for the northeastern United States.
The Dominican consulate also issued a statement Sunday night informing the public that its offices would remain closed Monday, February 23, due to the storm. "We inform our beloved Dominican community that, due to the snowstorm affecting the city, our service offices will remain closed this Monday, February 23, 2026, as a preventative measure and to ensure everyone's safety," the notice reads.
The agency urged residents to stay home and follow the guidelines issued by local authorities. "The safety and well-being of our community will always be our priority," it emphasized.
Canceled flights
According to reports from Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI (Aerodom), approximately 25 flights scheduled for this Sunday to and from Dominican territory were canceled due to severe weather conditions affecting airports in cities such as New York and Boston.
Dominican terminals, including the Las Américas International Airport José Francisco Peña Gómez (AILA), are operating normally, but restrictions and operational difficulties in the United States have forced airlines to temporarily suspend some of their schedules.
Airlines and routes affected
Among the airlines with canceled flights are JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, which operate multiple daily flights between the Dominican Republic and key airports in the northeastern United States.
The disruptions include routes to and from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York and Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, two of the airports most impacted by snow accumulation, strong winds and reduced visibility associated with the frontal system.
Although multiple cancellations have been reported, there is no general suspension of airspace between the United States and the Dominican Republic.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not issued a total closure order for international routes; however, delay programs and operational restrictions have been implemented at several US airports as a safety measure in response to the weather event.
This type of phenomenon usually generates a chain reaction in flight scheduling, as aircraft and crews are left out of position, forcing additional adjustments even at airports where weather conditions are favorable.
Airport authorities and airlines recommend that passengers:
– Check their flight status directly with the airline.
– Confirm any rescheduling before going to the airport.
– Stay tuned for official announcements regarding possible further cancellations if weather conditions persist in the United States.
Operations are expected to gradually return to normal once the weather improves in the northeastern United States.
Conditions are expected to begin improving on Tuesday, with a significant reduction in snowfall and strong winds and a gradual stabilization of the weather by midweek, although cold temperatures and some lingering inclement weather may still remain.
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