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US airlines have announced travel cancellations as a winter storm that is forecast to spread heavy snow, ice and dangerous ice across a dozen states could disrupt air travel over the weekend.
FOX Weather said a mix of freezing rain, snow and ice could make travel hazardous and result in power outages and tree damage in parts of the Southeast, while heavy snow is expected in the North. AccuWeather, a weather forecasting company, said the winter storm is expected to bring cold temperatures not seen in five years.
“This could lead to thousands of flight cancellations on Saturday, Sunday and Monday,” Dan DePodwin, vice president of forecasting for AccuWeather, said in a statement.
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American airlines have announced travel cancellations as the winter storm could disrupt flights heading into the weekend. (Photos by Reuters / Reuters)
Travel booking app Hopper estimates that more than 15,000 flights may be delayed due to the storm, noting a 17% increase in travelers adding Disruption Assistance to trips this coming weekend.
Delta Air Lines canceled flights Thursday at select airports in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee, saying the move was aimed at ensuring the safety of its customers. The airline said it will rebook customers on the next priority schedule and will offer flexibility to customers with existing bookings to change their travel without fees.
Southwest Airlines said it expects disruption to all parts of the South and East, giving customers the ability to rebook or wait for departure within a two-week window.
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A mix of snow, ice and strong winds could slow airport operations, force delays and cancellations and make rebooking difficult. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images / Getty Images)
American Airlines offers similar flexibility across major hubs such as Dallas-Fort Worth and Charlotte, while United Airlines has issued waivers covering much of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and parts of the Carolinas and Ohio Valley, including its Newark and Washington area operations.
JetBlue issued a waiver in the Northeast that includes airports in New York and Boston and said it would reverse the change and cancel fares for customers traveling to and from 11 cities.
Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines said travelers can request a refund if flights are canceled or delayed for more than three hours on domestic flights or six hours on international flights. Spirit Airlines has announced that it will waive change fees and fare differences in 13 cities for flights between Friday and Sunday.
Delta Air Lines has canceled flights at select airports in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee. (Getty Images / Getty Images)
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Carriers said a mix of snow, ice and strong winds could slow airport operations, force delays and cancellations, and make rebooking difficult.
Airlines urged travelers to monitor their flight status closely and use mobile apps and airline websites to find rebooking options as the storm approaches.
“Even in areas far from the storm, such as West Coast hubs, Denver, Chicago and Minneapolis, the effects of this widespread winter storm will be felt and travel halted,” DePodwin said.
Reuters contributed to this report.
