A Powerful Storm Hit the U.S. — Then Airports Across the Northeast Suddenly Fell Into Chaos
A powerful and slow-moving storm swept across the northeastern United States, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding — but for many travelers, the biggest shock came at the airports.
The September nor’easter moved along the East Coast from the Mid-Atlantic toward New England, creating dangerous weather conditions and disrupting transportation. More than 400 flights were canceled during the storm, with Boston Logan International Airport among the airports hit particularly hard.
For passengers arriving at or trying to leave Boston, the situation became especially difficult. Hundreds of flights at Logan were canceled as the storm brought strong winds and heavy rainfall to the region. Airlines also issued travel advisories and allowed affected passengers to change some flights.
The storm caused problems beyond flight schedules. Coastal flooding, power outages and dangerous conditions affected communities across parts of the Northeast. At one point, about 100,000 customers were without power across the region.
Boston Logan experienced another unusual problem after the storm delayed fuel shipments arriving at the airport. According to Massport, the weather prevented fuel ships from reaching Boston on schedule, leaving the airport with reduced fuel supplies. Some aircraft had to make additional stops to refuel, while airlines worked to bring in extra fuel.
Although the worst of the storm eventually passed, its effects continued to be felt across the aviation network.
For passengers, what began as a weather forecast quickly turned into canceled flights, long delays and unexpected changes to travel plans.
And at some airports, the storm created problems that went far beyond simply waiting for the weather to clear.
