Delta and more have sent passengers updates on flights impacted by the storm.
Delta and more have sent passengers updates on flights impacted by the storm.
Hurricane Helene prompts airlines to issue travel alerts: Here’s what you need to know
Forecasters lower expected intensity of Hurricane Helene to a Category 3 storm, instead of a Category 4.
Forecasters lower expected intensity of Hurricane Helene to a Category 3 storm, instead of a Category 4.
Forecasters lower expected intensity of Hurricane Helene to a Category 3 storm, instead of a Category 4.
Forecasters lower expected intensity of Hurricane Helene to a Category 3 storm, instead of a Category 4.
TAMPA — Helene, which strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday morning, has prompted airlines with routes in the region to take preventative measures and alert travelers of potential impacts to itineraries.
«Helene is expected to rapidly intensify and grow in size over the eastern Gulf of Mexico», the National Hurricane Center said in an announcement Wednesday. «There is danger of life-threatening storm surge along the entire west coast of the Florida Peninsula and Florida Big Bend.»
While all airlines are required to offer a full refund to customers if a flight is canceled or significantly delayed due to reasons within the airline’s control, per the Department of Transportation, that rule does not encompass weather-related delays or cancellations.
