"When airlines expect bad weather to create problems for flights, they often give travelers a chance to postpone their trips by a few days without having to pay a fee. Search online for your airline's name and "travel alerts" or similar phrases to look for possible rescheduling offers. American Airlines, for example, said it is waiving change fees for passengers impacted by the storm and adding extra flights around the country in an effort to help passengers reach their destination after the storm passes."
"Cancellations can happen hours - or even days - before departure time. Consider American and Delta Air Lines: By mid-day Saturday, each carrier had canceled more than 1,000 of its scheduled Sunday flights, according to flight tracking site FlightAware. Oklahoma's largest airport suspended all flights Saturday, while Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, a major hub, saw more than 700 departing flights canceled and nearly as many arriving flights called off."
A major winter storm caused widespread flight disruptions, with more than 12,200 weekend cancellations and warnings of catastrophic ice damage. U.S. airlines are required to provide refunds for canceled flights, and many carriers are waiving change fees or adding extra flights to help affected passengers. Travelers should watch weather forecasts, search airline travel alerts, and use airline apps to confirm flight status before heading to the airport. Cancellations can occur hours or days in advance, and major airports including Oklahoma's largest and Dallas-Fort Worth reported extensive suspensions and hundreds of canceled departures.
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