US airlines cancel transatlantic flights over storm

In this image taken by NOAA’s GOES East on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, Hurricane Sandy is seen on the East Coast of the United States. Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights into airports along the US east coast, authorities said Sunday. AP PHOTO/NOAA

NEW YORK—Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights into airports along the US east coast ahead of the arrival of a major storm, authorities said Sunday.

Air France canceled all flights into New York and Washington on Monday while US airlines have called off hundreds of domestic flights. New York airports were to stay open on Sunday but the airport authority warned passengers to expect disruption.

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