Kenya Airways has cancelled its Nairobi–New York flights following severe winter weather and a blizzard warning affecting parts of the United States, including New York.

In a customer update issued on Sunday, the national carrier said operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) had been significantly impacted after airport authorities suspended flight operations for specific periods due to heavy snowfall.

“As a result of the blizzard warning and severe weather conditions affecting several parts of the United States, including heavy snowfall in New York, operations at JFK have been significantly impacted,” the airline said in a statement dated 22 February 2026.

The airline confirmed that flight KQ002 from Nairobi (NBO) to New York (JFK) scheduled for 22 February 2026 and the return flight KQ003 from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO) scheduled for 23 February 2026 have been cancelled.

"Further to the above, and for the safety of our customers and crew, the following flights have been cancelled,” the statement read.

Kenya Airways apologised for the inconvenience caused to passengers, assuring them that safety remains its top priority.

“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding. The safety and comfort of our customers and crew remains our highest priority,” the airline said.

The carrier expressed optimism that services would resume once weather conditions improve.

“We plan to operate KQ002 on 24 February 2026 and KQ003 on 25 February 2026 as scheduled once the weather improves and is safe to operate,” the statement added.

Kenya Airways said its teams are actively monitoring the situation and engaging with relevant airport stakeholders in the United States, promising to provide further updates as new information becomes available.

Passengers were advised to check the airline’s website or mobile app for the latest flight updates or contact the Customer Excellence team via phone, WhatsApp, or X (@KQSupport) for assistance.

The disruption comes as a powerful winter storm sweeps across parts of the United States, leading to widespread travel interruptions and flight suspensions at major airports.