U.S. Winter Storms and Travel Disruptions

Significant winter weather conditions currently affecting travel across the United States.

A powerful winter storm and nor’easter/blizzard system is impacting major travel hubs (particularly along the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic), bringing heavy snow, high winds and hazardous conditions.

As a result:

  • Thousands of flights have been cancelled or delayed at major airports including New York (JFK, LaGuardia, Newark), Boston Logan and Philadelphia.

  • Airlines are implementing travel waivers, schedule changes and operational adjustments that may affect your itinerary.

  • Road and rail services are also disrupted in many affected regions.

What You Should Do Now

Check your flight status directly with your airline before departing for the airport.
Allow extra time for travel to and from airports, and be prepared for possible re-bookings or delays.
Stay informed of weather and travel advisories from local authorities and carriers.
✔ If your itinerary may be impacted, consider adjusting plans where possible.

We’re Here to Help

Your dedicated Gray Dawes Travel Team is actively monitoring the situation and available to support you with:

✈️ Re-routing and re-booking assistance
📞 Real-time advice and flight status checks
📅 Managing travel changes and flexible options

If you require immediate support, please contact your travel team directly – we are here to ensure your travel is as smooth and stress-free as possible during these disruptions.

Thank you for your understanding and safe travels.

Safe travels,
The Gray Dawes Travel Team

Latest News

Mexico City: A Business Traveller’s Guide

For business travellers, Mexico City is a destination with plenty to offer. Whether it’s attending meetings in Polanco, closing deals in Santa Fe, or enjoying authentic tacos and a tequila after a busy day, the city provides the perfect combination of business and pleasure. In this comprehensive guide for business travellers, we help you navigate Mexico City’s unique business ecosystem, share practical tips for getting around, and highlight our top 3 things to see or do to make your trip unforgettable.

The Economics of a Flight

To most passengers, an aircraft full of people looks like a guaranteed success. But the economics behind every flight tell a very different story. Airlines operate one of the most complex business models in the world, where millions of pounds of investment, thousands of operational decisions, and razor-thin margins all come together for a single journey.

Arrive in Mint® Condition

There’s a lot happening at JetBlue right now. Here’s the latest on their award-winning Mint® product, expanded transatlantic routes and everything they need before their next trip across the Atlantic. JetBlue operates nonstop flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick to New York JFK and Boston, plus Edinburgh to Boston, with connections to over 100 destinations across the US, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Business Travel Briefing – June 2026

Air Update Qantas launches Project Sunrise route Qantas has confirmed Sydney-London as the first route under its long-awaited Project Sunrise program, with daily non-stop flights scheduled to begin in October 2027. Operated by specially designed Airbus A350-1000ULR...

Warsaw: A Business Traveller’s Guide

For business travellers, Warsaw offers plenty of excellent opportunities. Whether you’re attending meetings in the gleaming office towers of Wola or exploring the city’s rich cultural heritage after hours, Warsaw consistently delivers. In this comprehensive guide for business travellers, we help you navigate Warsaw’s unique business ecosystem, share practical tips for getting around, and highlight our top 3 things to see or do to make your trip unforgettable.

Top 6 Places to Visit as an LGBTQ+ Traveller

As an LGBTQ+ professional, travel comes with an extra layer of uncertainty. Though the world is becoming an altogether friendlier and more tolerant place, there are still challenges to overcome and hoops to jump through. So, to celebrate Pride Month 2026, we spoke to our very own Diversity & Inclusion Manager Brit Clayton who gives her top 6 destinations for LGBTQ+ business travellers as told through the prism of her own experiences abroad.

The Ultimate Business Travel Glossary

A comprehensive overview of the business travel industry terms, phrases, and acronyms you might encounter as a travel professional or corporate traveller.

Business Travel Briefing – May 2026

Stay informed with the latest business travel developments across Australia and New Zealand. This month’s briefing covers British Airways’ return to Melbourne, Air New Zealand’s innovative Skynest concept, Virgin Australia’s digital enhancements, and significant new hotel openings in Melbourne and Auckland.

The Importance of Being Human in a Increasingly AI World

ITM Conference 2026 highlighted a major shift in business travel priorities. Traveller experience, flexibility and sustainability are now sitting alongside cost control as key measures of programme success. Discussions also explored the growing role of AI, the importance of data governance and why human expertise remains critical when travellers need support. The message was clear: the future of business travel lies in combining smart technology with meaningful human connections.

How to Manage Business Travel Burnout

It might be a cliche, but that doesn’t mean it’s not true. Visiting new cities, embracing different cultures, and working with colleagues across borders – travel opens many doors that lead to unforgettable experiences. However, travel can also be physically and mentally draining. Hopping from an airport to a boardroom to a hotel and back again, all while away from the comforts of home and family, can take its toll. In this article, we give 5 ways that travel can lead to burnout and how travellers and travel bookers can better manage the impact it can have on mental health.