US EditionAirlines cancel hundreds of flights as massive winter storm sweeps across U.S.
Major U.S. airlines canceled over 13,000 flights nationwide to prevent stranding amid a severe winter storm forecast to bring heavy snow and ice, FlightAware reported.
- On Friday, major U.S. carriers canceled more than 1,300 flights and waived change and cancellation fees for tickets to and from more than 40 airports.
- The National Weather Service forecasts a massive winter system will impact 240 million people across more than 40 states, bringing heavy snow, ice and freezing rain from Texas to the Carolinas.
- To help reduce disruption, carriers are repositioning planes and increasing airport staffing and deicing support teams, while Delta Air Lines urges travelers to verify flight status before arriving.
- Travelers should note that the U.S. Department of Transportation says passengers can get refunds for canceled or delayed flights, but waivers apply only to 35 eligible airports from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25 with purchase deadlines on Jan. 19 and change deadlines on Jan. 25.
- Notably, airlines are extending waivers to cover basic-economy tickets and FlightAware reported 11,351 delays Friday as travel experts urged quick rebooking and seat-sharing with competing airlines.
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Winter weather can disrupt even the best-laid travel plans, but there's one less thing to worry about: losing money if your flight is canceled. US airlines are required to offer refunds.
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