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With a major winter storm moving through Central and Eastern U.S., holiday travelers are facing a slew of travel woes. Already, 1,212 U.S. flights were canceled and another 676 are delayed Thursday as of 6:30 a.m. ET, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware.
Southwest Airlines is bearing the brunt with over 450 canceled flights, followed by United with 93.
The storm system is on track to continue pushing east through the end of the week, and airlines have already issued waivers in much of the Midwest, Northeast and even parts of the South for some carriers.
Here’s what you need to know about what airlines are offering and what you’re entitled to if your flight gets canceled.
Flight delayed or canceled?:What you need to know and what airlines owe travelers.
If your flight is delayed:You may be eligible for compensation from your airline
The Department of Transportation requires all airlines to refund your ticket even if you purchased a nonrefundable fare in the event that your flight is canceled.
Rules around delays are a little more convoluted, and every airline’s policy is slightly different.
