A strong cold front is expected to push across the country in the coming days, and airlines are already starting to feel the impact.
The system was just beginning to move Wednesday morning, with more severe weather and frigid temperatures expected later in the day and into Thursday, and through Friday farther east. As of 9:40 a.m. ET, 250 flights in the U.S. had been canceled, but that number is expected to rise.
The storm system is on track to continue pushing east through the end of the week, and airlines have already issued waivers in much of the Midwest, Northeast and even parts of the South for some carriers.
Here’s what you need to know about what airlines are offering and what you’re entitled to if your flight gets canceled.
Flight delayed or canceled?:What you need to know and what airlines owe travelers.
If your flight is delayed:You may be eligible for compensation from your airline
What am I entitled to if my flight is delayed or canceled?
The Department of Transportation requires all airlines to refund your ticket even if you purchased a nonrefundable fare in the event that your flight is canceled.
Rules around delays are a little more convoluted, and every airline’s policy is slightly different. The DOT has a dashboard for travelers to see what they’re entitled to by carrier.
Oftentimes, airlines don’t compensate for weather-related delays because those are seen as outside of the carrier’s control.
My flight was canceled but I got most of my costs covered…
