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Hurricane Milton airline travel advisories: What to do if your flight is cancelled with American, Delta, UA…

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Hurricane Milton airline travel advisories: What to do if your flight is cancelled with American, Delta, UA…

The threat of severe weather has caused the grounding of flights in the southern US as it deals with hurricane season.

If your flight is canceled due to Hurricane Milton you are entitled to a full refund if you choose not to fly. Check your airline’s website or mobile app for the most up-to-date information on your flight status and if you’re having trouble getting a refund, you can report issues to the Department of Transportation at FlightRights.gov.

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Remember, it’s important to check with your specific airline for the most accurate and current information regarding your flight and rebooking options. Each airline may have slightly different policies and procedures in place for handling weather-related disruptions.

American Airlines

American Airlines will suspend operations at Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) shortly after midnight Tuesday.

The company also issued a travel alert for 12 airports in Florida, allowing customers whose travel plans are impacted by Hurricane Milton to rebook without change fees.

Customers can reschedule their travel:

  • On aa.com,
  • Through the American app
  • Contacting Reservations at 800-433-7300 in the United States or Canada.

If an American flight has been canceled or excessively delayed, customers may cancel their itinerary and request a refund by visiting the website.

Customers who booked through a travel agent should contact their travel agency directly.

Delta Airlines

Delta’s travel advisory covers nine Florida airports, including Jacksonville:

  • Flights originally scheduled between October 7 -10 are impacted
  • If you rebook before October 15, no change fees or fare differences will apply
  • Flights rebooked after October 15 may be subject to change fees and fare differences

United Airlines

United’s travel alert includes flights to and from Jacksonville International Airport:

  • Applies to original travel dates between October 7 – 12
  • You can reschedule your trip without change fees or fare differences
  • New flight must be a United flight departing between October 5 and October 19, 2024

Traveling during hurricane season can be unpredictable, and understanding your rights as a passenger is crucial.

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