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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 3

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 2

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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US: Powerful Winter Storm Hits Upstate New York Under State of Emergency

A winter storm warning was issued for upstate New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. The storm impacted post-Christmas travel, leading to the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights across Philadelphia International and New York City’s three major airports. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey.

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ANA cancels flights due to Airbus software problem

A flight information display at Tokyo's Haneda airport shows the cancellation of some All Nippon Airways flights on Nov. 29, 2025. The airline said the same day it had canceled 95 domestic flights due to a software problem reportedly affecting thousands of Airbus SE planes worldwide.

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ANA cancels flights due to Airbus software problem

A flight information display at Tokyo's Haneda airport shows the cancellation of some All Nippon Airways flights on Nov. 29, 2025. The airline said the same day it had canceled 95 domestic flights due to a software problem reportedly affecting thousands of Airbus SE planes worldwide.

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Spain: Storm Hit Parts of Catalonia, Flights Cancelled, Flooding Blocks Roads

Catalonia has been under a disruptive orange alert since Wednesday, November 5, for stormy weather, which is continuing today, Thursday, November 6, bringing over 40 liters of rain per square meter and causing widespread disruptions including 47 canceled flights at El Prat and multiple train and road line closures.

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US: Winter Storm Causes Flight Disruptions At Indianapolis Airport

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, which led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Indianapolis International Airport.

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US: Winter Storm Causes Flight Disruptions At Indianapolis Airport 2

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, which led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Indianapolis International Airport.

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India: Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Deteriorates 3

Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, November 13, causing zero visibility. The air quality had already been classified as very poor since Tuesday, disrupting flights to and from the city.

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India: Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Deteriorates 2

Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, November 13, causing zero visibility. The air quality had already been classified as very poor since Tuesday, disrupting flights to and from the city.

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India: Smog Engulfs Delhi, Air Quality Deteriorates

Delhi experienced its first dense fog of the season on Wednesday, November 13, causing zero visibility. The air quality had already been classified as very poor since Tuesday, disrupting flights to and from the city.

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[Breaking News]Miyazaki airport reopens after WWII-era bomb explodes

MIYAZAKI, Japan, Oct. 3 Kyodo - An aircraft leaves Miyazaki airport in Miyazaki on Oct. 3, 2024, as the southwestern Japan airport resumes operation a day after an unexploded World War II bomb detonated on the taxiway, forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights. (Kyodo)

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Miyazaki airport reopens after WWII-era bomb explodes

An airplane lands at Miyazaki airport in Miyazaki on Oct. 3, 2024, as the southwestern Japan airport resumes operations a day after an unexploded World War II bomb detonated on the taxiway, forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights.

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CORRECTED: Miyazaki airport reopens after WWII-era bomb explodes

An aircraft leaves Miyazaki airport in Miyazaki on Oct. 3, 2024, as the southwestern Japan airport resumes operation a day after an unexploded World War II bomb detonated on the taxiway, forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights.

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CORRECTED: Miyazaki airport reopens after WWII-era bomb explodes

Photo taken Oct. 3, 2024, shows an aircraft at Miyazaki airport in Miyazaki, as the southwestern Japan airport resumes operation a day after an unexploded World War II bomb detonated on the taxiway, forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights.

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CORRECTED: Miyazaki airport reopens after WWII-era bomb explodes

An aircraft taxies to the runway at Miyazaki airport in Miyazaki on Oct. 3, as the southwestern Japan airport resumes operation a day after an unexploded World War II bomb detonated on the taxiway, forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights.

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CORRECTED: Miyazaki airport reopens after WWII-era bomb explodes

Photo taken Oct. 3, 2024, shows a flight information board at Miyazaki airport in Miyazaki, as the southwestern Japan airport resumes operation a day after an unexploded World War II bomb detonated on the taxiway, forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights.

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CORRECTED: Miyazaki airport reopens after WWII-era bomb explodes

An aircraft leaves Miyazaki airport in Miyazaki on Oct. 3, 2024, as the southwestern Japan airport resumes operation a day after an unexploded World War II bomb detonated on the taxiway, forcing the cancellation of more than 80 flights.

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[Breaking News]Flight cancellations due to approaching typhoon

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 16 Kyodo - A flight information board at Haneda airport in Tokyo shows multiple flights canceled on Aug. 16, 2024, due to approaching typhoon Ampil. (Kyodo)

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Italy: Mount Etna Spews Huge Smoke, Disrupts Flights At Catania Airport In Sicily

Some flights to and from Sicily's Catania were disrupted on Sunday, August 4 due to a volcanic eruption of Mount Etna sending a huge plume of ash and smoke into the sky.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240117) -- BEIJING, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tents housing the homeless are seen amidst a snowfall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 15, 2024. The Washington, D. C. and its surrounding areas greeted the first snowfall of 2024 on Monday, which led to the delay and cancellation of part flights, traffic accidents and suspension of school classes. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-SNOWFALL

(240116) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tents housing the homeless are seen amidst a snowfall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 15, 2023. The Washington, D. C. and its surrounding areas greeted the first snowfall of 2024 on Monday, which led to the delay and cancellation of part flights, traffic accidents and suspension of school classes. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-SNOWFALL

(240116) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man runs at the National Mall during a snowfall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 15, 2023. The Washington, D. C. and its surrounding areas greeted the first snowfall of 2024 on Monday, which led to the delay and cancellation of part flights, traffic accidents and suspension of school classes. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-SNOWFALL

(240116) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Tents housing the homeless are seen amidst a snowfall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 15, 2023. The Washington, D. C. and its surrounding areas greeted the first snowfall of 2024 on Monday, which led to the delay and cancellation of part flights, traffic accidents and suspension of school classes. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-SNOWFALL

(240116) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The White House is seen during a snowfall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 15, 2023. The Washington, D. C. and its surrounding areas greeted the first snowfall of 2024 on Monday, which led to the delay and cancellation of part flights, traffic accidents and suspension of school classes. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-SNOWFALL

(240116) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk at the National Mall during a snowfall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 15, 2023. The Washington, D. C. and its surrounding areas greeted the first snowfall of 2024 on Monday, which led to the delay and cancellation of part flights, traffic accidents and suspension of school classes. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-SNOWFALL

(240116) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man runs at the National Mall during a snowfall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 15, 2023. The Washington, D. C. and its surrounding areas greeted the first snowfall of 2024 on Monday, which led to the delay and cancellation of part flights, traffic accidents and suspension of school classes. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-SNOWFALL

(240116) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Capitol Building is seen in the distance during a snowfall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 15, 2023. The Washington, D. C. and its surrounding areas greeted the first snowfall of 2024 on Monday, which led to the delay and cancellation of part flights, traffic accidents and suspension of school classes. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-SNOWFALL

(240116) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The White House is seen during a snowfall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 15, 2023. The Washington, D. C. and its surrounding areas greeted the first snowfall of 2024 on Monday, which led to the delay and cancellation of part flights, traffic accidents and suspension of school classes. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-SNOWFALL

(240116) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People walk at the National Mall during a snowfall in Washington, D.C., the United States, Jan. 15, 2023. The Washington, D. C. and its surrounding areas greeted the first snowfall of 2024 on Monday, which led to the delay and cancellation of part flights, traffic accidents and suspension of school classes. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Xinhua)

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Peach Aviation struggles with pilot shortage

OSAKA, Japan - File photo taken in February 2012 shows a Peach Aviation Ltd. aircraft over Kansai International Airport near Osaka. Peach is facing headwinds in its business, with a massive cancellation of flights starting on May 19, 2014, that will last through the fall, as the Japanese budget carrier has failed to secure enough pilots amid increasing demand for flights.

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Passengers suffer flight disruption due to volcanic eruption

NARITA, Japan - A passenger (L) stuck at Japan's Narita airport talks to an official at an ad hoc health inquiry counter in the airport, east of Tokyo, on April 19, 2010. The local government of Chiba Prefecture set up the counter after the cancellation of flights linking Japan and Europe due to a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

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Flights to, from Haneda affected by dense fog

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo's Haneda airport is covered by dense fog on Feb. 25, 2010, which led to the cancellation of flights to and from the airport.

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System glitch forces ANA to cancel flights from Haneda

TOKYO, Japan - The All Nippon Airways counter at Haneda airport is jammed with passengers stranded by computer malfunction at airline on May 27. The system, which controls ticket reservation as well as boarding and luggage flows, became unstable early in the day. The airline initially announced all domestic flights from Haneda would be canceled until 4 p.m. and later extended the cancellation until 6 p.m.

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Flight schedules affected by typhoon

TOKYO, Japan - Airline workers are busy handling travelers' inquiries about flights at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Aug. 26, after Typhoon Mawar forced the cancellation of some domestic and international flights out of the airport.

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(4) Low-pressure system brings typhoon-class winds to Japan

TOKYO, Japan - The departure lounge of Tokyo's Haneda airport is packed with passengers waiting for departure of their flights. Typhoon-class winds that hit much of the Japanese archipelago, resulted in the cancellation of 55 flight services, mainly those departing from and arriving at Haneda airport.

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(2)JAS cancels 120 flights to check on MD-81, MD-87 engines

FUKUOKA, Japan - A notice put up at Japan Air System's (JAS) counter at Fukuoka airport on Jan. 19 tells passengers of the cancellation of its flights. JAS said it will conduct emergency checks on engines on its MD-87 and MD-81 planes following engine trouble incidents Jan. 6 and 7.

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(3)Heavy snow continues to blanket Hokkaido

CHITOSE, Japan - Airline counters at the New Chitose airport terminal are crowded with people Dec. 11 as heavy snowfalls cause the cancellation of flights to and from the airport for the second straight day.

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Heavy snow continues to blanket Hokkaido, flights canceled

CHITOSE, Japan - Passengers look at an electric board showing cancellation of flights at New Chitose airport, near Sapporo, on Dec. 11. Heavy snow continued to blanket Hokkaido, particularly the side of Japan's northernmost prefecture facing the Sea of Japan, causing cancellation of flights for a second straight day.

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Heavy snow blocks airport runways in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Airport ground crews remove snow from runways at the New Chitose Airport near Sapporo on Dec. 7. Heavy snowfalls forced cancellation of five flights and delayed many flights to and from the airport.

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JAS cancels 30 domestic flights due to strike

A passenger reads a notice from Japan Air System (JAS) explaining and apologizing for the cancellation of 30 domestic flights because of an extended partial strike by the airline's flight crew union. The union began an eight-day partial strike April 14 to protest the company's plan to introduce a new wage system for pilots that would result in lower wages.

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SPAIN-MADRID-AIR TRAFFIC-DISRUPT

(220830) -- MADRID, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man takes photos of flight information at Adolfo-Suarez-Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, Aug. 29, 2022. At least seven flights had to be diverted from Madrid's Adolfo-Suarez-Barajas Airport on Monday due to the presence of drones in the area. Monday was another difficult day for air travelers in Spain, due to strikes by the cabin crew of low-cost airlines Ryanair and Iberia Express, and the pilots of EasyJet. The ongoing actions calling for better working conditions (in the case of Ryanair and Iberia Express) and a return to pre-pandemic conditions (Easyjet pilots), led to the cancellation of 14 flights (10 from Madrid) on Monday. A further 28 were delayed. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

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SPAIN-MADRID-AIR TRAFFIC-DISRUPT

(220830) -- MADRID, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Passengers wait for departure at Adolfo-Suarez-Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain, Aug. 29, 2022. At least seven flights had to be diverted from Madrid's Adolfo-Suarez-Barajas Airport on Monday due to the presence of drones in the area. Monday was another difficult day for air travelers in Spain, due to strikes by the cabin crew of low-cost airlines Ryanair and Iberia Express, and the pilots of EasyJet. The ongoing actions calling for better working conditions (in the case of Ryanair and Iberia Express) and a return to pre-pandemic conditions (Easyjet pilots), led to the cancellation of 14 flights (10 from Madrid) on Monday. A further 28 were delayed. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

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SPAIN-MADRID-AIR TRAFFIC-DISRUPT

(220830) -- MADRID, Aug. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 29, 2022 shows a flight of Iberia Express at Adolfo-Suarez-Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain. At least seven flights had to be diverted from Madrid's Adolfo-Suarez-Barajas Airport on Monday due to the presence of drones in the area. Monday was another difficult day for air travelers in Spain, due to strikes by the cabin crew of low-cost airlines Ryanair and Iberia Express, and the pilots of EasyJet. The ongoing actions calling for better working conditions (in the case of Ryanair and Iberia Express) and a return to pre-pandemic conditions (Easyjet pilots), led to the cancellation of 14 flights (10 from Madrid) on Monday. A further 28 were delayed. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-WINTER STORM-FLIGHTS-CANCELLATION

(220130) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 29, 2022 shows empty Check-in desks at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, the United States. Winter storm Kenan is bringing heavy snow and wind gusts to New York City and surrounding areas on Saturday. Snowfall at John F. Kennedy International Airport exceeded 5 inches in the last 12 hours, said a tweet from the National Weather Service at 9 a.m. on Saturday. As much as 460 flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport were canceled accounting for 80 percent of the total, according to travel information platform flightaware.com. (Photo by Winston Zhou/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-WINTER STORM-FLIGHTS-CANCELLATION

(220130) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 29, 2022 shows empty check-in desks at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, the United States. Winter storm Kenan is bringing heavy snow and wind gusts to New York City and surrounding areas on Saturday. Snowfall at John F. Kennedy International Airport exceeded 5 inches in the last 12 hours, said a tweet from the National Weather Service at 9 a.m. on Saturday. As much as 460 flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport were canceled accounting for 80 percent of the total, according to travel information platform flightaware.com. (Photo by Winston Zhou/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-WINTER STORM-FLIGHTS-CANCELLATION

(220130) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A snow plow works at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, the United States, Jan. 29, 2022. Winter storm Kenan is bringing heavy snow and wind gusts to New York City and surrounding areas on Saturday. Snowfall at John F. Kennedy International Airport exceeded 5 inches in the last 12 hours, said a tweet from the National Weather Service at 9 a.m. on Saturday. As much as 460 flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport were canceled accounting for 80 percent of the total, according to travel information platform flightaware.com. (Photo by Winston Zhou/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-WINTER STORM-FLIGHTS-CANCELLATION

(220130) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Snow plows work at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, the United States, Jan. 29, 2022. Winter storm Kenan is bringing heavy snow and wind gusts to New York City and surrounding areas on Saturday. Snowfall at John F. Kennedy International Airport exceeded 5 inches in the last 12 hours, said a tweet from the National Weather Service at 9 a.m. on Saturday. As much as 460 flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport were canceled accounting for 80 percent of the total, according to travel information platform flightaware.com. (Photo by Winston Zhou/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-WINTER STORM-FLIGHTS-CANCELLATION

(220130) -- NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 29, 2022 shows empty Check-in desks at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, the United States. Winter storm Kenan is bringing heavy snow and wind gusts to New York City and surrounding areas on Saturday. Snowfall at John F. Kennedy International Airport exceeded 5 inches in the last 12 hours, said a tweet from the National Weather Service at 9 a.m. on Saturday. As much as 460 flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport were canceled accounting for 80 percent of the total, according to travel information platform flightaware.com. (Photo by Winston Zhou/Xinhua)