U.S. airlines waive change fees as nor'easter approaches Northeast
Quick Look
- U.S. airlines have waived change fees for flights in the Northeast through Sunday as a nor'easter threatens the region with high winds and potential flooding.
- Hundreds of flights at LaGuardia and other regional airports are already experiencing delays.
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Why It Matters
A nor'easter is approaching the Northeastern United States, bringing forecasts of high winds and potential flooding.
U.S. airlines waived change fees for flights Friday through Sunday ahead of a nor'easter that federal forecasters warn will bring high winds and rainfall with the potential for dangerous flooding.
As of Friday afternoon, close to 600 flights to and from LaGuardia Airport in New York were delayed, more than half the schedule, according to FlightAware. Dozens of others were delayed at major New England and New York-area airports.
Carriers will often cancel a chunk, if not most of their schedules, during severe winter storms or hurricanes to ensure planes, passengers and crews aren't out of place, but airlines are still assessing the nor'easter's potential path and impact.
American Airlines , United Airlines , Delta Air Lines , and JetBlue Airways said customers can change their flights for a host of airports in the New York City area, Boston and smaller New England airports, without paying a change fee or difference in fare if they can fly anytime before the middle of next week.
Open Questions
- Will airlines proceed with mass cancellations?
- What is the final path of the storm?
