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A powerful Northeast storm forced widespread flight cancellations, with more than 5,500 flights canceled on Monday and operations largely suspended at major hubs like JFK, Newark, and Boston Logan; airlines expect partial restart by Tuesday and are offering rebooking waivers and refunds.
The Department of Homeland Security will suspend the Global Entry program for the duration of the partial government shutdown, while TSA PreCheck remains open after earlier plans to shut it down were dropped. DHS will adjust operations on a case-by-case basis due to staffing limits. The move comes as a major East Coast winter storm causes flight disruptions, with reports of longer lines at some airports and travel industry criticism of the shutdown’s impact on travelers.
A major winter storm moving through the Northeast on Sunday and Monday is expected to cause widespread travel disruptions, with thousands of flights canceled at major hubs like New York’s airports; airlines are waiving change fees for affected travelers, and Amtrak and bus services may cancel or adjust schedules.
A partial federal shutdown prompted DHS to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry, with TSA saying operations will be evaluated case-by-case as staffing allows. Some airports diverted PreCheck lanes while others reported continued operation, creating travel confusion. Travelers with active memberships can still fly using standard security lines, and residents outside the PreCheck/Global Entry lanes must wait until funding is secured for a full reopening of the programs.
The Trump Organization filed applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to reserve the use of the president’s name on airports and related items, including the Palm Beach International Airport renaming, and says it would not charge royalties for that case; the filings, prompted by Florida naming discussions, are described as unprecedented for a sitting president’s private company and leave future royalties at question.
Health officials warn of a possible measles exposure linked to a traveler at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and a Collinsville church; the traveler, who lives in the Metro East, may have visited locations on Feb. 7–8, triggering direct notifications and guidance on vaccination and symptom monitoring as investigators identify other possible exposure sites.
The Trump Organization has filed trademark applications to cover any airports carrying the president’s name, including branding around the Donald J. Trump International Airport, signaling an effort to control naming rights for airports tied to his name.
The Trump Organization filed federal trademark applications to use the president’s name on airports and airport-related items, including a potential renaming of Palm Beach International Airport; the filings say no royalties would be charged for now, prompted by Florida discussions on renaming and related projects, and viewed by some as unprecedented for a sitting president’s private company.
During a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, TSA agents are showing up to work at U.S. airports without pay, keeping security screenings running as travelers contend with lines and delays.
A sprawling winter storm blankets much of the United States, canceling almost 12,000 flights over the weekend and triggering widespread power outages as about 140 million people—from New Mexico to New England—face winter storm warnings. The system brings heavy snow, dangerous ice, and extreme cold that could linger for days, prompting governors to declare emergencies, utilities to prepare for outages, and major hubs such as Dallas–Fort Worth, Nashville, and Charlotte to be hit hard while officials urge people to stay home and prepare for extended travel delays.
A major eastern U.S. winter storm is forecast to hit New York City and surrounding areas this weekend, bringing heavy snow (likely 6–12 inches and potentially more than a foot in some locations) and causing significant travel disruptions, with airports and roads expected to see major delays as a winter storm watch covers parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Preliminary FAA data show Chicago O’Hare International Airport handled 857,392 takeoffs and landings in 2025, surpassing Atlanta’s 807,625 and reclaiming the nation’s busiest-airport title for the first time since 2019. Chicago Midway contributed 210,930 operations. O’Hare’s growth comes as it prepares a $1.3 billion expansion, including a new 19-gate Concourse D, due for completion by 2028, underscoring Chicago’s momentum in air travel.
Freezing rain and icy conditions disrupt travel across central and eastern Europe, forcing flight diversions and airport restrictions in Vienna and Prague, with Budapest experiencing halted arrivals/departures. Rail and tram services face cancellations or delays, some trains and routes replaced by buses, and authorities warn of further disruptions as winter weather persists; travelers should check updates before setting off.
During peak holiday travel, measles cases or exposures were reported at major US airports in Denver, Boston, Newark, and Raleigh-Durham, prompting health investigations. Authorities emphasize the importance of vaccination and prompt reporting of suspected cases to prevent further spread of this highly contagious disease.
In 2025, Istanbul Airport was recognized as the most punctual airport globally, while Qatar Airways was named the best airline, demonstrating resilience amidst geopolitical and weather challenges. Other top performers include Santiago Airport, Panama's Tocumen, and airlines like Aeroméxico and Delta, highlighting improvements in on-time performance across various regions.