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Airlines Dropping Flight Change Fees Ahead of Major Winter Storm
- On Jan. 21, 2026, multiple U.S. carriers are preemptively dropping flight change fees to ease disruptions ahead of a major winter storm hitting Plains, Southeast and Mid‑Atlantic regions Friday.
- Meteorologists have warned travelers to prepare for delays as the National Weather Service forecasts heavy snow, ice and freezing rain from Texas to the Carolinas with the storm front due Thursday evening.
- Other carriers set varied deadlines: American Airlines requires changes by Jan. 25 for travel Jan. 21–28, while Delta and Spirit waive fees through Jan. 28; United allows rebooking for travel by Jan. 29.
- The U.S. Department of Transportation notes airlines must offer refunds for canceled or significantly changed flights, but federal rules do not require cash payments for weather delays.
- Dallas‑Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field are pretreating surfaces, staging staff, and advising North Texas travelers to arrive at least two hours early and check airline updates.
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Delta encourages customers to adjust travel plans ahead of potential winter weather hitting Carolinas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — As weather forecasts predict potential winter weather to hit the Southeast in the next several days, Delta Air Lines is offering customers with existing bookings no fees for changing their travel plans. The storm is projected to bring snow, sleet and dangerous ice to much of western and central [...]
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