Winter storm in US causes flight cancellations at Montego Bay and Kingston airports
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- <p data-start="231" data-end="483"><em>*Jan.
- More than 180 million people across the U.S.
- are under winter weather alerts, and at least 18 states (including Delaware, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, and others) and Washington, D.C.
- have declared states of emergency.
- 25, and Tuesday, Jan.
*Jan. 25, 2026: This article has been updated with information on flights at NMIA.
A major winter storm sweeping across much of the United States has caused multiple flight cancellations at Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Kingston's Norman Manley International Airport (NMIA), affecting travel for passengers arriving and departing this weekend.
The storm, which is impacting areas from the Southern Plains through the Midwest and into the Northeast, has brought snow, sleet, freezing rain, and dangerously cold temperatures. More than 180 million people across the U.S. are under winter weather alerts, and at least 18 states (including Delaware, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, and others) and Washington, D.C. have declared states of emergency. Forecasts suggest that snow totals could exceed a foot in some areas, with icy conditions creating hazardous roads, power outages, and significant travel disruptions.
MBJ confirmed the following cancellations for Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026:
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United Airlines: UA 2126 arriving from Newark (EWR), UA 1206 departing to EWR
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Delta Airlines: DL 1957 departing to JFK, DL 1890 arriving from Boston (BOS), DL 1899 departing to BOS, DL 1997 arriving from Atlanta (ATL), DL 1928 departing to ATL
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American Airlines: AA 2943 arriving from Charlotte (CLT) and departing to CLT, AA 2939 arriving from Philadelphia (PHL), AA 2943 departing to PHL
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JetBlue: B6 780 departing to JFK
For Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, cancellations include:
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JetBlue: B6 779 arriving from JFK
Kingston airport flight cancellations
Norman Manley International Airport has advised that several JetBlue flights scheduled between Sunday, Jan. 25, and Tuesday, Jan. 27, have been canceled due to a winter storm affecting parts of the United States.
Passengers are asked to review the list of canceled JetBlue flights below and adjust travel plans accordingly.
Canceled Flights — Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026
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Flight 110 — KIN to JFK | Departs 5:01 a.m. | Arrives 8:54 a.m.
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Flight 1759 — JFK to KIN | Departs 12:55 p.m. | Arrives 5:04 p.m.
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Flight 1760 — KIN to JFK | Departs 6:30 p.m. | Arrives 10:30 p.m.
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Flight 1360 — KIN to JFK | Departs 11 a.m. | Arrives 2:56 p.m.
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Flight 759 — JFK to KIN | Departs 10:59 p.m. | Arrives 3:12 a.m.
Canceled Flights — Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
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Flight 110 — KIN to JFK | Departs 5:01 a.m. | Arrives 8:54 a.m.
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Flight 1375 — FLL to KIN | Departs 4:30 p.m. | Arrives 6:20 p.m.
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Flight 1359 — JFK to KIN | Departs 5:45 a.m. | Arrives 9:50 a.m.
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Flight 1759 — JFK to KIN | Departs 12:55 p.m. | Arrives 5:04 p.m.
Canceled Flights — Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026
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Flight 1675 — FLL to KIN | Departs 8 a.m. | Arrives 9:48 a.m.
Passengers are urged to contact JetBlue for the latest updates before traveling to the airport and to make rebooking arrangements. JetBlue can be reached at www.jetblue.com, 1-800-963-3014, or 1-866-963-3014.
Montego Bay Airport encouraged passengers to check its website and social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and X for the latest information.
With dangerous winter weather expected to continue in the U.S. through Monday, travelers are urged to plan ahead, monitor flight status, and take precautions if traveling to affected regions.
