"A massive winter storm is forecasted this weekend-dubbed Winter Storm Fern by the Weather Channel-and could bring crippling ice and heavy snow to more than 30 states stretching from Arizona to Maine. With some 230 million Americans potentially affected, many airlines are preemptively warning travelers about potential weather-related disruptions and offering travel waivers in advance. The major U.S. carriers have issued alerts to travelers with flights scheduled out of airports across more than 20 states, though the terms for changing your travel plans can vary significantly by airline."
"In September, the Department of Transportation updated its lengthy " fly rights " guidelines and cautioned that amenities to stranded passengers vary by airline, even if the cause is weather or something else beyond the carrier's control. "Each airline has its own policies about what it will do for delayed passengers waiting at the airport; there are no federal requirements," according to information from the Transportation Department. "Contrary to popular belief, for domestic itineraries, airlines are not required to compensate passengers whose flights are delayed or canceled.""
A massive winter storm, Winter Storm Fern, could bring crippling ice and heavy snow to more than 30 states from Arizona to Maine. Approximately 230 million Americans could be affected. Many airlines are preemptively warning travelers and offering travel waivers. Major U.S. carriers have issued alerts for flights out of airports across more than 20 states. Travelers who change plans generally must rebook within the next few days and select new travel dates within a year. The Department of Transportation updated " fly rights " guidelines and noted airlines set their own policies for delays and cancellations.
Read at Fast Company
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]