If Winter Storm Stella Disrupts Your Travel Plans, You May Not Have to Pay a Change Fee
Much of the north east coast was hit by Hurricane Stella this week , meaning flights to and from major airports such as JFK, LaGuardia, Newark and Logan have been delayed or canceled. Here’s what your airline can do to compensate for the inconvenience of your trip.
For domestic flights, many airlines like American Airlines , Delta, and JetBlue waive the flight change fees they usually charge (usually a few hundred dollars) so you can book another flight to get to your seat. Other airlines, such as Virgin America and United , are waiving fare differences other than flight change charges. As with most airline offerings, you may have to follow certain rules (for example, fly to the same city or travel on certain days later this week), so contact your airline’s customer service or website. to make sure you are eligible when booking and qualify. for canceled fees. If your international flight is impacted by Stella, please contact your airline directly to see what they have to offer you. At the very least, they will probably be able to re-route so you can continue your journey without too much disturbance.
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