Santo Domingo. - Flights from cities of New Jersey and New York to Dominican Republic have been momentarily suspended as a snow storm lashes that part of the U.S.; whereas others post delays of more than two hours.

The carriers Continental, American and JetBlue suspended flights in the airports Newark and John F. Kennedy, keeping many passengers from traveling to and from Dominican Republic and United States.

The Las Americas terminal operations department said American and Continental flights 1529 and 743 were cancelled, stranding hundreds of passengers in Domingo.

The American Airlines flight was scheduled to arrive at 2:30 p.m. and depart at 3:55, whereas Continental’s was expected at 12:10 p.m. and depart at 1:32 p.m. Monday.

Dominican airports management company Aerodom said JetBlue’s flights weren’t suspended, but had delays of up to two hours and expect they’ll arrive behind schedule.