A severe winter storm in the United States has forced the cancellation of more than 14,500 flights. The news affects a large number of Japanese residents traveling or planning to travel to the US. The widespread cancellations have brought significant disruption to people's travel plans and the news continues to monitor the development and potential impacts of the situation.

In Japan, such news is usually received with concern as a lot of Japanese citizens travel to the US for business, education or tourism. Air travel disruption due to weather conditions is regularly monitored and reported in Japanese media due to the impact on their citizens' travel plans and the economy. Moreover, considerations for safety and efficiency underscore the Japanese value of maintaining order and structure.

Like Japan, both the US and EU also monitor and report on weather conditions that could disrupt travel. However, the impact of such cancellations may be more heavily felt in Japan due to its geographic distance and the higher degree of flight dependency for international travel.