A doozy of a winter storm is threatening to drop snow and ice across a 1,500-mile swathe of the central and eastern United States. The storm has already led to the cancellation of nearly 1,700 flights across the country and delayed more than 2,300, according to the latest numbers from FlightAware.
The majority of cancellations have been centered around Dallas, which is a hub for American and Southwest Airlines. Travelers can expect to see more delays and cancellations as the storm moves east toward Atlanta on Friday, a hub of Delta’s.
Canceled or delayed flights can be a headache, but not knowing whether an upcoming flight will be impacted by inclement weather can be anxiety-inducing. Here’s what you should know if you have a flight over the next few days.
What flights are canceled on Thursday?
Texas is seeing the majority of cancellations as the Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) have had 60% and 43% of their inbound flights canceled, respectively. Other big airport hubs in Chicago, Denver, New York, DC, Miami, Atlanta and Los Angeles are seeing influxes of cancellations and delays, too.
You can find live flight delay and cancellation statistics at FlightAware.
What flights are canceled on Friday?
Friday flight cancellations are rising in the Dallas-Forth Worth area, but eastern airports are showing rising cancellations in anticipation of the storm’s path.
The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Memphis International Airport (MEM), Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Clinton National Airport (LIT) are seeing the most outbound flights canceled.
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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — 105 flights (10%)
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — 29 flights (2%)
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Memphis International Airport (MEM) — 24 flights (11%)
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Nashville International Airport (BNA) — 22 flights (8%)
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Clinton National Airport (LIT) — 11 flights (26%)
Inbound flight cancellations are seeing similar numbers.
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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) — 38 flights (3%)
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — 22 flights (2%)
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Nashville International Airport (BNA) — 21 flights (7%)
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Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) — 14 flights (1%)
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Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) — 11 flights (1%)
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Denver International Airport (DEN) — 9 flights (1%)
What happens if my flight is canceled?
You’ll have a few options if your flight is canceled. You can get a full refund for any canceled flights. If you’re determined to make it to your destination via alternative routes, you may be able to receive some compensation or accommodations, such as rebooking your flight, meal and lodging vouchers and other benefits.
American, Delta, Southwest and United all offer hotel and ground transportation vouchers if you need to stay somewhere overnight due to a flight cancellation. Don’t expect to receive any cash vouchers, however.
The Department of Transportation has a consumer dashboard outlining all major U.S. airlines’ policies.
Airline waivers
Airlines have issued travel waivers for select destinations, allowing passengers to rebook their flights for a later date within a short window.
What should I do if my flight is canceled or delayed?
If your flight is impacted by the winter storm, you have probably already received some information about your options from the respective airliner. If not, you’ll want to look up the airline’s policies and reach out to them as soon as possible.
When you reach an airline representative, they’ll let you know if you can rebook on an alternative flight. Don’t be afraid to ask for refunds or vouchers if needed, just have the airline policies in hand for reference.
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Winter storm cancel your flight? Here’s what to know