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Kenya Airways Flight KQ003 from New York to Nairobi Cancelled Due to Severe Weather

Kenya Airways has cancelled its scheduled flight KQ003 from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Nairobi, Kenya, on July 18, 2026, due to severe weather conditions affecting operations at JFK ¹²³.

Details of the Cancellation

• Flight Number: KQ003 (also referred to as KQ3) ²⁴¹⁰
• Route: New York (JFK) to Nairobi ¹²
• Scheduled Departure: Saturday, July 18, 2026 ³
• Reason for Cancellation: Severe weather disrupted operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport ¹².
• Impact: Passengers faced delays as adverse weather conditions affected one of the world's busiest airports ².

Context of the Weather Disruption

The severe weather has caused significant disruptions at JFK, leading to cancellations and delays for various flights ²⁷. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) also issued advisories regarding airport conditions, including a closure for transient General Aviation (GA) aircraft at JFK until July 22, 2026 ⁶.

Kenya Airways issued a notice on Sunday, July 19, 2026, confirming the cancellation of the flight that was originally scheduled to depart on Saturday ³. This incident highlights how extreme weather events can impact international air travel, leading to operational challenges for airlines and inconvenience for passengers ².