For many travelers, Monday morning, February 23, 2026, was supposed to be the start of a productive work week or a long-awaited holiday. Instead, it became a masterclass in patience as Storm Hernando unleashed a wave of cancellations that spanned from the Eastern Seaboard of the United States to the busiest runways in the United Kingdom.
The chaos wasn’t confined to London. Manchester Airport saw several direct transatlantic services cancelled, while Edinburgh Airport reported that 35 outgoing flights had the second leg of their journeys (often US-bound connections) called off.+1
If you are currently caught in the Storm Hernando chaos, travel experts suggest the following:
