"A number of airlines are waiving change fees ahead of what is expected to be a major winter storm forecast to hit the Northeast on Friday afternoon, affecting millions of people traveling after Christmas, during one of the busiest times of the year. A winter storm warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) is in effect for New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut from Friday afternoon through Saturday, for up to 9 inches of snow and freezing temperatures, creating the potential hazardous travel conditions, flight delays, and cancellations."
"American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue Airways have issued fee waivers for travelers flying into a number of airports including, New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport, New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport, and Philadelphia International Airport, according to CNBC. The big three carriers, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines, have issued travel alert for the following airports, and are allowing those whose plans may be affected, to rebook without change fees."
"DELTA AIR LINES Airports: New York, NY (JFK), New York, NY (LGA), Newark, NJ (EWR) , Philadelphia, PA (PHL), White Plains, NY (HPN) Impacted travel dates: December 26-27, 2025 Ticket must be reissued on or before: December 30, 2025 Booked travel must begin no later than: December 30, 2025"
A major winter storm is forecast to hit the Northeast on Friday afternoon, creating hazardous travel conditions, flight delays, and cancellations. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for New York City, New Jersey, and Connecticut, with up to 9 inches of snow and freezing temperatures expected through Saturday. Additional areas from northeastern Pennsylvania into New England face lighter snow, while freezing rain and sleet are expected south into Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Multiple carriers including American, Delta, United, Southwest, and JetBlue issued fee waivers for affected airports and travelers. Major carriers provided specific rebooking windows and impacted airport lists for passengers to change plans without change fees.
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