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Airlines cancel hundreds of flights as massive winter storm sweeps across U.S.
Over 8,400 flights were canceled or delayed nationwide as airlines issued waivers and emergency services prepared for widespread power outages caused by heavy snow and ice.
- 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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The US is preparing for a approaching winter storm with heavy snowfalls and icy temperatures.
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More than 9,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US
DALLAS (AP) — More than 9,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country threatens to knock out power for days and snarl major roadways. Roughly 140 million people were under a winter storm warning from [...]
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Heavy snowfalls and extreme minus temperatures are predicted: The US is preparing for a strong winter storm. Many states have declared an emergency, thousands of flights are cancelled.
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