US Airlines Cancel Over 10,000 Flights Due to Winter Storm
A massive winter storm is expected to bring a mix of ice, snow, and frigid conditions to many parts of the US this weekend, forcing airlines to cancel over 10,000 flights on Saturday and Sunday.
According to flight tracking service FlightAware, Delta Air Lines has canceled more than 3,500 flights for Saturday, while American Airlines scrapped over 6,700 US flights for Sunday. The disruptions were particularly noticeable at Texas airports, with many passengers scrambling to make their trips.
To mitigate the impact, some airlines are taking extra measures. For example, American Airlines is adding 17 extra flights in and out of DFW airport on Friday and Sunday, while Delta Air Lines has issued travel waivers for the eastern US, allowing customers to change their plans without penalty.
Airlines are also urging passengers to exercise caution due to the severe weather conditions. Dallas airport officials have issued a winter weather advisory, warning travelers to monitor road conditions and check their flight's status with the airline before departure.
With the storm expected to bring hazardous travel conditions, many airlines are offering flexible rebooking options for customers who purchased tickets before January 19th and will be flying between January 23rd and January 25th. However, passengers must adhere to certain restrictions when making changes to their flights.
As the winter storm poses a significant threat to air travel, passengers are advised to stay informed about flight cancellations and disruptions through airline accounts on social media or official websites.
A massive winter storm is expected to bring a mix of ice, snow, and frigid conditions to many parts of the US this weekend, forcing airlines to cancel over 10,000 flights on Saturday and Sunday.
According to flight tracking service FlightAware, Delta Air Lines has canceled more than 3,500 flights for Saturday, while American Airlines scrapped over 6,700 US flights for Sunday. The disruptions were particularly noticeable at Texas airports, with many passengers scrambling to make their trips.
To mitigate the impact, some airlines are taking extra measures. For example, American Airlines is adding 17 extra flights in and out of DFW airport on Friday and Sunday, while Delta Air Lines has issued travel waivers for the eastern US, allowing customers to change their plans without penalty.
Airlines are also urging passengers to exercise caution due to the severe weather conditions. Dallas airport officials have issued a winter weather advisory, warning travelers to monitor road conditions and check their flight's status with the airline before departure.
With the storm expected to bring hazardous travel conditions, many airlines are offering flexible rebooking options for customers who purchased tickets before January 19th and will be flying between January 23rd and January 25th. However, passengers must adhere to certain restrictions when making changes to their flights.
As the winter storm poses a significant threat to air travel, passengers are advised to stay informed about flight cancellations and disruptions through airline accounts on social media or official websites.
I think airlines need to prepare for these types of events better. Like, it's one thing to cancel flights due to bad weather, but another thing entirely to cancel so many. It's gonna be a real headache for people trying to plan last-minute trips. And 10k+ cancellations is just crazy! 
On the bright side, I guess airlines are trying to make things up with those extra flights and flexible rebooking options. Still, it's not exactly ideal for travelers. Maybe they should consider setting up some automated systems to automatically update flight statuses on social media so people don't have to wait around for info?
anyway, hope everyone stays safe out there 
gotta check on my flight status like 5 times already lol 
Airlines are already canceling thousands of flights because of a storm, and now we're stuck with no idea what's gonna happen next. Delta is giving out travel waivers, which is a good move I guess, but still... how am I supposed to book a trip for next week if the airline won't even commit to it? 
. Airlines are doing a good job of communicating with passengers, but it'd be even better if they could give us some more info on what's causing the delays 
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. 10k+ flights canceled? That's just great. And yeah, I'm so over airlines trying to pass the buck on travel waivers... like, if you can't get your act together to operate flights safely during a storm, shouldn't you have some sort of safety net for customers? 
But nope, we're stuck with the extra fees and hassle. And don't even get me started on the 17 extra flights they're adding at DFW... like, who's gonna show up to those? 
. The extra measures they're taking, like travel waivers and flexible rebooking options, is a good start tho 
. But what about those who are already on the road? That's where things get really concerning 
, but 10k flights? That's crazy! 
I remember when I used to fly to Europe in January, we'd often experience similar cancellations and delays 
. It was always frustrating, but you just had to roll with it 
. Now they're offering travel waivers and flexible rebooking options, so that's a plus 
️. Still, I wish they could somehow magically make all the flights work despite the bad weather 
. I'd be more than happy to help out passengers affected by these cancellations if I could just teleport them to their destinations 
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btw delta's travel waivers are a solid move btw who needs a beach vacation when u can just get extra legroom on the plane 
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! The thing is, airline's taking measures like adding extra flights and travel waivers... but what about those who've already paid for their tickets? 
. On the bright side, airlines are pushing passengers to stay safe during the storm 
It's always so stressful when you're trying to plan a trip and the airline just cancels all your plans. Like, I get it, weather can be unpredictable, but can't they at least give us some warning? 
10k+ flights cancelled is just crazy talk! 
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. Airlines need to step up their game when it comes to keeping passengers in the loop about cancellations and disruptions.
. Airlines need to step up their game and make sure they have a solid plan in place to help passengers affected by these cancellations 
. It's also really frustrating that some airlines are making changes to travel waivers and rebooking policies – should be more flexible with customers, imo 
. passengers should def be prepared for delays & cancellations & stay on top of their flight status through airline accounts or social media 
️. hope everyone stays safe & gets back to flying soon! 