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Boston's Logan Airport is facing major travel disruption as a nor'easter brings blizzard conditions; as of 6 a.m., 968 flights were canceled or delayed in and out of Boston per FlightAware, leaving travelers scrambling to rebook and adjust plans ahead of the storm.
Massachusetts faced a fresh snow event on Feb. 7, with plowable totals across the state—from about half an inch in some areas to double-digit inches in parts of the North Shore (e.g., Beverly 12.0 inches)—while Logan Airport logged 4.2 inches and Beacon Hill 4.4 inches by Saturday afternoon, ahead of a bitter cold spell for Super Bowl Sunday.
Massachusetts woke to fresh powder from a weekend blizzard, with well over a foot of snow in many areas and some towns approaching 2 feet as the storm continues into Monday. Logan Airport faced major disruption with hundreds of flights canceled; authorities reported at least one storm-related death in Norwood, while power outages declined as the day progressed. Officials urged residents to stay off the roads, schools and many businesses closed, warming shelters opened, and the MBTA kept trains running overnight to keep tracks clear amid frigid temperatures and wind chills well below freezing.
Massport is planning a pilot program to allow travelers to go through TSA security in Framingham before taking a secure bus to Logan Airport, aiming to reduce congestion and stress, with a potential start in summer 2026.
A JetBlue Airbus A220 from Chicago went off the runway into the grass at Boston Logan Airport, causing a temporary closure and ground stop, with no injuries reported. Passengers were bused to the terminal, and delays are expected to continue as authorities investigate the incident.
An OSHA inspection found that a forklift incident at Boston's Logan Airport, resulting in the death of a worker, could have been prevented by the employer, Oxford Airport Technical Services. The inspection revealed several safety violations, including failure to ensure seatbelt usage, inadequate training for forklift operators, and failure to inspect and remove damaged forklifts from service. OSHA issued four serious citations against the company with proposed penalties.
Two JetBlue planes collided on the tarmac at Boston Logan International Airport, with one plane bound for Las Vegas striking the tail of another plane headed to Orlando while entering a de-icing pad. The collision caused damage to both aircraft but resulted in no reported injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident, and JetBlue stated that safety is their priority and they will work to determine the cause of the collision.
Two JetBlue planes made contact in a de-icing area at Boston Logan International Airport, with one winglet touching another plane's tail section, causing both planes to be taken out of service for repairs. No injuries were reported, and passengers were re-booked onto other flights. This is the third plane collision at Logan airport in the last year.
Two Jet Blue planes collided on the tarmac at Boston’s Logan Airport, causing damage to the wing of one of the jets. The incident involved JetBlue Flight 777 and Flight 551, both Airbus A321s, and occurred while the planes were on the deicing pad. Passengers were left stranded as their travel plans were disrupted, and the FAA will be conducting an investigation into the collision.
A Boston resident and law student, Jill Jacobson, expressed concern over the strain on the city's housing market as migrants sleep on the floors of Logan Airport due to shelters being at capacity. Jacobson criticized the Biden administration's border policies, stating that the crisis is of their making and that state and city governments are left to figure out how to provide for migrants. She emphasized the need for realistic assessments of the capacity to handle the situation and cautioned against viewing open-border immigration policies as compassionate, given the harsh conditions migrants endure.
A winter storm in Massachusetts has led to the cancellation and delay of flights at Boston's Logan International Airport, with over 149 flights canceled and 36 delayed as of Sunday morning. The storm is forecast to bring more than a foot of snow to parts of the state, leading to power outages and travel disruptions. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the area, warning of heavy snow and potential travel hazards.
A group of migrants, including young children, have been forced to seek shelter at Boston's Logan Airport as the city's "sanctuary city" status has resulted in a shortage of beds. Massachusetts, which has a right-to-shelter law, has reached its maximum capacity for emergency accommodation, leaving migrants on a waiting list. Governor Maura Healey warned that the state is out of room and cannot promise beds for those seeking shelter. The situation highlights the struggle Boston faces in meeting the rising demand for shelter, with migrants resorting to sleeping on benches and airport terminals. The state legislature failed to reach a deal on a $2.8 billion spending bill to address the shelter crisis before the holiday break.
Boston's Logan Airport has become an unintended refuge for migrants seeking shelter, with families staying there for months due to the state's emergency shelter system reaching its limit. Massport, the agency that operates the airport, has stated that it is not an appropriate place for migrants to stay. Governor Maura Healey has been focused on job placement to help immigrants pay for their own housing and alleviate the burden on the shelter system. With winter approaching, the situation highlights the need for additional shelter options and support for migrants in Massachusetts.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding its Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance system at Boston's Logan International Airport, as part of a pilot program at four major airports. The program involves voluntary nasal sampling of international travelers to detect flu A/B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, and other pathogens. Positive samples will be sent to the CDC for analysis. Wastewater from certain flights will also be analyzed. The goal is to detect and prevent the spread of illnesses, providing early critical information to public health officials.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding its infectious disease surveillance program to include testing for more than 30 pathogens, including flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses, at Boston's Logan Airport and three other airports. The program, which has been successful in detecting COVID-19 variants before they were reported nationwide, will also look for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The testing is voluntary and anonymous, with thousands of travelers participating each week. The program has already tested over 370,000 travelers and collected samples from more than 135 countries.