A massive winter storm has brought widespread disruptions to the United States, with flights canceled, snow and sleet threatening nearly half of the country's population. The storm made for a brutal travel day on Sunday, with 11,400 flights canceled and significant disruptions reported at major airports across the US.
According to flight-tracking data, the storm is the highest experienced cancellation event since the pandemic, with over 55% of American Airlines' scheduled flights cancelled. Delta Air Lines reported over 1,470 cancellations, while Southwest Airlines had more than 1,340 canceled flights. JetBlue had more than 590 canceled flights, accounting for roughly 72% of its schedule.
The storm is expected to dump up to 2 feet of snow in the Northeast, with significant disruptions reported at major hubs such as New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All airlines have canceled departing flights from these airports until further notice.
Passengers are advised to contact their airline's customer service department to rebook a later flight or explore alternative options. Most airlines will rebook passengers on a later flight for no additional charge, but availability of open seats is limited.
Airline staff may offer travel credits instead of refunds, but passengers are entitled to a full refund and reimbursement of any bag fees, seat upgrades, or other extras that were not used.
The storm's impact will be felt across the country, with cascading delays potentially affecting travelers who are not directly affected by weather conditions. Experts say recovery from these disruptions will take days, if not longer.
According to flight-tracking data, the storm is the highest experienced cancellation event since the pandemic, with over 55% of American Airlines' scheduled flights cancelled. Delta Air Lines reported over 1,470 cancellations, while Southwest Airlines had more than 1,340 canceled flights. JetBlue had more than 590 canceled flights, accounting for roughly 72% of its schedule.
The storm is expected to dump up to 2 feet of snow in the Northeast, with significant disruptions reported at major hubs such as New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All airlines have canceled departing flights from these airports until further notice.
Passengers are advised to contact their airline's customer service department to rebook a later flight or explore alternative options. Most airlines will rebook passengers on a later flight for no additional charge, but availability of open seats is limited.
Airline staff may offer travel credits instead of refunds, but passengers are entitled to a full refund and reimbursement of any bag fees, seat upgrades, or other extras that were not used.
The storm's impact will be felt across the country, with cascading delays potentially affecting travelers who are not directly affected by weather conditions. Experts say recovery from these disruptions will take days, if not longer.
! I mean, 55% of American Airlines' flights canceled? That's a whole lotta disruption 
. And it's not just the cancellations themselves, but also how airlines are handling rebooking and refunds. I'm still trying to figure out what my options are... some airlines are offering travel credits, while others are being super vague about their policies 
. As a frequent flyer, this is just so frustrating! 
Anyways, I hope everyone stays safe out there and that the roads aren't too bad once the storm passes 
what's going on with all these cancellations?! I had plans to fly out to visit my family in LA but now it looks like that's not happening anytime soon 
. I feel bad for people who are stuck at the airport or can't get to work because of this. And the snow is looking pretty severe, I hope everyone stays safe and warm 
. Airlines need to step up their game with rebooking flights ASAP, it's not fair to passengers when flights get canceled 
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, like they're already stressed out enough on a Sunday Funday 
. But you know what? I think some airlines are pretty cool for handling this situation so well 
. Like, American Airlines is giving customers 24/7 support (yeah, even on Christmas Day 
) and Delta's being super generous with refunds. And let's be real, Southwest is just trying to keep things chill 
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. Some might say airlines are just making a buck off all this drama 
, but I think it's just good business sense.
. And when we do, we'll look back on these crazy flights and laugh 
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! I was really looking forward to visiting my family in Chicago next week, but now it looks like I'll have to postpone my trip till after the storm passes. I mean, who needs all that snow anyway 
️ to take my mind off this snowy mess 
. And then you gotta think about how airlines and airports are always trying to balance those schedules and resources, so now we're seeing these huge disruptions across the whole country... it's like a big puzzle, and nobody can see the whole picture until it all comes crashing down 
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. This snowstorm is crazy! Like, remember when we were worried about the Polar Vortex back in 2014? 
55% of American Airlines flights gone, that's crazy! and JetBlue had like 72% of its schedule cancelled lol what a mess! 
the country is already feeling the impact, with delays cascading down to other airports like New York's JFK and DCA 
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but if you wanna explore alternative options, that's on you! 
also, airline staff might offer travel credits instead of refunds, but technically you're still entitled to a full refund and reimbursement for those extras 
. Anyone else having any fun with their cancelled flights? 
. I get it, weather is unpredictable, but it's like, come prepared! 
Airline staff offering travel credits instead of refunds? Not cool, man 
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. any1 got some spare seats? 
anywayz gotta be patient n hope for the best 
. Anyway, gotta stay patient and wait it out... snow day vibes 
️ been stuck at JFK since morning... 2ft of snow is a bummer 
anyone got spare change to grab some coffee on me 
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. I'm stuck at home while everyone else is out having a snow day 
American Airlines has been hit hard with over 55% of their flights grounded 
And with the snow expected to reach up to 2 feet in the Northeast, it's no wonder flights are being canceled left and right 
And with over 1 million passengers affected so far, it's clear that this storm is having a major impact on air travel 