Boston Logan Advises Airlines to Carry Extra Jet Fuel
A September nor’easter has delayed fuel deliveries, while weather has already cancelled many Saturday departures.
Boston Logan International Airport is asking carriers to arrive with more fuel than their flights would normally need. The airport depends on fuel ships to replenish its Jet-A supply, but storm conditions have kept those vessels from reaching Boston. MassPort, which runs the airport, says the available supply should cover the weekend and describes the request as a precaution.
The storm is still affecting travelers directly. FlightAware reported that a quarter of flights scheduled to leave Logan on Saturday had been cancelled. MassPort said those disruptions were linked to the nor’easter rather than a fuel-related operating problem, while urging passengers to check with their airlines before traveling to the airport.
Fuel planning becomes harder on longer routes, where there may be little room to carry extra fuel. Some airlines were reportedly permitted only minimal refueling before departing Logan, raising the possibility of stops elsewhere for additional fuel. Fuel ships are expected to reach Boston after the storm moves through, and the airport says operations should not be limited by fuel once deliveries resume.
- Fuel ships cannot reach Boston until the storm passes.
- MassPort operates Boston Logan International Airport.
- Some departing flights may need fuel stops elsewhere.
- A quarter of Saturday departures had been cancelled.
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