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Hurricane Florence Travel Waivers: All Airlines No Luggage Fees at Affected Airports!
Posted on 9/9/18 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 9/9/18 at 8:32 pm
Wed 9pm Update: I've hit my character limit per post. All airlines will let you check luggage for free at the affected airports. Delta, AA, United are included in this.
Tues 9pm Update: Figured this can be helpful to anyone traveling this week in the NC, SC, east coast region. Waivers are up for all airlines, I didn't include spirit's but if someone needs it I can help with that. Looks like the worst travel days will be Thursday night through Sunday, even that might not be the end of that. Washington DC is an iffy getting rebooked on for some carriers like AA, but waivers are definitely up for Southwest for DC and Baltimore. I just noticed southwest has included Jacksonville and Atlanta in their waivers. For those in the area, take full advantage if there's a flight time you prefer better than that 6am.
Florence forecast area
Windmap
Southwest
American
Delta
United
Tues 9pm Update: Figured this can be helpful to anyone traveling this week in the NC, SC, east coast region. Waivers are up for all airlines, I didn't include spirit's but if someone needs it I can help with that. Looks like the worst travel days will be Thursday night through Sunday, even that might not be the end of that. Washington DC is an iffy getting rebooked on for some carriers like AA, but waivers are definitely up for Southwest for DC and Baltimore. I just noticed southwest has included Jacksonville and Atlanta in their waivers. For those in the area, take full advantage if there's a flight time you prefer better than that 6am.
Florence forecast area
Windmap
Southwest
quote:
Based on the forecasted weather conditions for the cities listed below, our scheduled service may be disrupted (flights may be delayed, diverted, and/or cancelled).
Monday, September 10 - Monday, September 17
Baltimore/Washington (BWI)
Charleston (CHS)
Charlotte (CLT)
Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP)
Norfolk/Virginia Beach (ORF)
Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
Richmond (RIC)
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Washington DC (Reagan National - DCA)
Customers who are holding reservations for the abovementioned dates, and want to alter their travel plans may rebook in the original class of service or travel standby (within 14 days of their original date of travel between the original city-pairs and in accordance with our accommodation procedures) without paying any additional charge.
Due to the potential impact from Hurricane Florence, and to provide our Customers additional flexibility, ticketed Passengers traveling to/from the cities listed below may change their origin or destination to Atlanta (ATL) or Jacksonville (JAX) without paying any additional charge, if their original dates of travel are between Monday, September 10 through Monday, September 17.
Charleston (CHS)
Charlotte (CLT)
Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP)
Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
Customers who purchased their itinerary via Southwest.com or our mobile app are eligible to reschedule their travel plans online or from their mobile device.
Customers who did not purchase a ticket via Southwest.com can call 1-800-435-9792 to speak with a Customer Representative.
Customers in the U.S. scheduled to travel internationally must call 1-800-435-9792 to speak with a Customer Representative for assistance with rebooking.
American
quote:
Hurricane Florence – Southeastern U.S.
Information current as of September 11, 2018
If you’re traveling to/through/from:
Asheville, North Carolina (AVL)
Augusta, Georgia (AGS)
Charleston, South Carolina (CHS)
Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT)
Charlottesville, Virginia (CHO)
Columbia, South Carolina (CAE)
Fayetteville, North Carolina (FAY)
Florence, South Carolina (FLO)
Greensboro / High Point, North Carolina (GSO)
Greenville / Spartanburg, South Carolina (GSP)
Greenville, North Carolina (PGV)
Hampton / Newport News, Virginia (PHF)
Hilton Head, South Carolina (HHH)
Jacksonville, North Carolina (OAJ)
Lynchburg, Virginia (LYH)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (MYR)
New Bern, North Carolina (EWN)
Norfolk, Virginia (ORF)
Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina (RDU)
Richmond, Virginia (RIC)
Roanoke, Virginia (ROA)
Savannah, Georgia (SAV)
Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM)
The change fee may be waived if you:
Are traveling on an American Airlines flight
Bought your ticket by September 10, 2018
Are scheduled to travel September 10 - 17, 2018
Can travel September 10 - 21, 2018
Change your origin or destination city to another city affected by this alert or these airports:
Baltimore, Maryland (BWI); Washington Reagan, Washington D.C. (DCA); Washington Dulles, Washington D.C. (IAD)
Rebook in the same cabin or pay the difference
Bag and carry-on pet fees will be waived if you:
Are traveling on or before September 17, 2018
Are traveling with checked bags, overweight/oversized bags and carry-on pets
Travel to/from one of these cities: Charleston, South Carolina (CHS); Fayetteville, North Carolina (FAY); Jacksonville, North Carolina (OAJ); Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (MYR); New Bern, North Carolina (EWN); Hampton / Newport News, Virginia (PHF); Norfolk, Virginia (ORF); Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina (RDU); Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM); Greenville, North Carolina (PGV); Florence, South Carolina (FLO)
Delta
quote:
RESCHEDULING FLIGHTS
If you wish to cancel your trip as a result of a flight cancellation or significant delay (90 minutes or more), you are entitled to a refund for the unused portion of your ticket. Even if your flight is not canceled, you may make a one-time change to your ticket without fee if you are scheduled to travel to, from, or through the following destination(s) on Delta, Delta Connection®, or Delta-coded flights during the specified time periods listed below.
You can now edit your itinerary on Delta.com. Additional collection in fares may apply. See Conditions & Restrictions below.
Airports: CHS, FAY, GSO, OAJ, MYR, EWN, ORF, PHF, RDU, RIC, SAV, ILM
When rescheduled travel occurs beyond September 20, 2018, the change fee will be waived. However, a difference in fare may apply. Final travel must be completed by end of ticket validity, one year from date of original issue. If travel is not able to be rescheduled within these guidelines, customers may cancel their reservation and apply any unused value of the ticket toward the purchase of a new ticket for a period of one year from the original ticket issuance. Applicable change fee and fare difference will apply for new travel dates. Final travel must be completed by end of ticket validity.
CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS
Eligibility only for customers with an Original Ticket Issue Date on or before September 10, 2018. Changes to origins and destinations may result in an increase in fare. Any difference in fare between your original ticket and the new ticket will be collected at the time of booking.
United
quote:
Hurricane Florence
Airports:
Greenville/Spartanburg, SC (GSP)
Columbia, SC (CAE)
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR)
Charleston, SC (CHS)
Wilmington, NC (ILM)
Fayetteville, NC (FAY)
Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU)
Charlotte, NC (CLT)
Greensboro, NC (GSO)
Asheville, NC (AVL)
Roanoke, VA (ROA)
Norfolk, VA (ORF)
Richmond, VA (RIC)
Charlottesville, VA (CHO)
Shenandoah Valley Airport, VA (SHD)
Savannah, GA (SAV)
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Original travel date(s):
September 10, 2018 - September 16, 2018
Flight changes:
The change fee and any difference in fare will be waived for new United flights departing between September 10, 2018, and September 16, 2018, as long as travel is rescheduled in the originally ticketed cabin (any fare class) and between the same cities as originally ticketed.
For wholly rescheduled travel departing after September 20, 2018, or for a change in departure or destination city, the change fee will be waived, but a difference in fare may apply. Rescheduled travel must be completed within one year from the date when the ticket was issued.
This post was edited on 9/12/18 at 8:50 pm
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Posted on 9/10/18 at 3:07 am to CuseTiger
I leave out of Charlotte on the 25th what are the odds this messes with my plans?
Posted on 9/10/18 at 10:58 am to CuseTiger
American Airlines
quote:
Hurricane Florence – Southeastern U.S.
Information current as of September 10, 2018
If you’re traveling to/through/from:
Asheville, North Carolina (AVL)
Augusta, Georgia (AGS)
Charleston, South Carolina (CHS)
Charlotte, North Carolina (CLT)
Charlottesville, Virginia (CHO)
Columbia, South Carolina (CAE)
Fayetteville, North Carolina (FAY)
Florence, South Carolina (FLO)
Greensboro / High Point, North Carolina (GSO)
Greenville / Spartanburg, South Carolina (GSP)
Greenville, North Carolina (PGV)
Hampton / Newport News, Virginia (PHF)
Hilton Head, South Carolina (HHH)
Jacksonville, North Carolina (OAJ)
Lynchburg, Virginia (LYH)
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (MYR)
New Bern, North Carolina (EWN)
Norfolk, Virginia (ORF)
Raleigh / Durham, North Carolina (RDU)
Richmond, Virginia (RIC)
Roanoke, Virginia (ROA)
Savannah, Georgia (SAV)
Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM)
The change fee may be waived if you:
Are traveling on an American Airlines flight
Bought your ticket by September 10, 2018
Are scheduled to travel September 13 - 16, 2018
Can travel September 10 - 19, 2018
Do not change your origin and destination city
Rebook in the same cabin or pay the difference
Posted on 9/10/18 at 11:15 am to Hat Tricks
Thanks Hat, will update main post after work today
Posted on 9/10/18 at 12:07 pm to CuseTiger
Flying Southwest from MSY > CLT 7:30pm on Wednesday... think I make it out?
Posted on 9/10/18 at 4:45 pm to greenwave
Charlotte is gonna feel the pain pretty bad, I would go sooner than later
Posted on 9/10/18 at 9:48 pm to Hat Tricks
United
quote:
Airports:
Greenville/Spartanburg, SC (GSP)
Columbia, SC (CAE)
Myrtle Beach, SC (MYR)
Charleston, SC (CHS)
Wilmington, NC (ILM)
Fayetteville, NC (FAY)
Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU)
Charlotte, NC (CLT)
Greensboro, NC (GSO)
Asheville, NC (AVL)
Roanoke, VA (ROA)
Norfolk, VA (ORF)
Richmond, VA (RIC)
Charlottesville, VA (CHO)
Shenandoah Valley Airport, VA (SHD)
Savannah, GA (SAV)
Original travel date(s):
September 10, 2018 - September 16, 2018
Flight changes:
The change fee and any difference in fare will be waived for new United flights departing between September 10, 2018, and September 16, 2018, as long as travel is rescheduled in the originally ticketed cabin (any fare class) and between the same cities as originally ticketed.
For wholly rescheduled travel departing after September 20, 2018, or for a change in departure or destination city, the change fee will be waived, but a difference in fare may apply. Rescheduled travel must be completed within one year from the date when the ticket was issued
This post was edited on 9/10/18 at 9:49 pm
Posted on 9/10/18 at 9:51 pm to Hat Tricks
Alright we're all updated in the OP
This post was edited on 9/10/18 at 9:57 pm
Posted on 9/10/18 at 11:48 pm to CuseTiger
Flying Thursday morning at 7am from Greensboro->Miami->Panamá City Panamá
My thought was for us to fly out Wednesday night to Miami instead and spend one night there and keep the 2nd flight Thursday to Panamá because American is letting people rebook for free. But when I called them earlier we would have to leave and arrive on the same day. Couldn’t split it up in two days otherwise I would have to pay a change fee.
I think I’ll be ok though leaving that early Thursday considering Greensboro is pretty far inland.
My thought was for us to fly out Wednesday night to Miami instead and spend one night there and keep the 2nd flight Thursday to Panamá because American is letting people rebook for free. But when I called them earlier we would have to leave and arrive on the same day. Couldn’t split it up in two days otherwise I would have to pay a change fee.
I think I’ll be ok though leaving that early Thursday considering Greensboro is pretty far inland.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 7:16 am to TheWhizzinator
You got a bad agent. Call back and get rebooked if you really want to go early!
Update for southwest flyers. Washington DC is now included in the waiver, go rebook if you don't like your flight times!
Update for southwest flyers. Washington DC is now included in the waiver, go rebook if you don't like your flight times!
This post was edited on 9/11/18 at 7:39 am
Posted on 9/11/18 at 9:29 am to CuseTiger
I have some coworkers flying from NOLA to NYC on Saturday (and then on to Dubai)...I told them to keep an eye out, because I could see the airline system being pretty messed up during all of the hurricane madness. What do you think?
Posted on 9/11/18 at 10:07 am to CuseTiger
Was scheduled to fly to Greenville, SC today for a work related conference. Flying back on Friday morning.
The event got postponed to a later date but that date hasn't been announced yet. I was flying AA to Greenville and flying back on United.
United waiver much better than AA's as they are basically letting me cancel the flight and I can rebook with no change fees once I know the date.
AA is only waiving the change fee if I fly before Sept 19.
The event got postponed to a later date but that date hasn't been announced yet. I was flying AA to Greenville and flying back on United.
United waiver much better than AA's as they are basically letting me cancel the flight and I can rebook with no change fees once I know the date.
AA is only waiving the change fee if I fly before Sept 19.
This post was edited on 9/11/18 at 10:28 am
Posted on 9/11/18 at 11:54 am to When in Rome
quote:
When in Rome
Agreed, any rain in the northeast and LGA, JFK, EWR immediately post delays. Add in some wind and your friends will want to be aware/cautious
Posted on 9/11/18 at 11:56 am to Hat Tricks
quote:
Hat Tricks
AA has some terrible agents, just request a refund after cancellation due to the hurricane. If they fight back, escalate with the DOT
Posted on 9/11/18 at 12:17 pm to CuseTiger
quote:
just request a refund after cancellation due to the hurricane.
Already done. We'll see what they say.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 3:12 pm to CuseTiger
AA now says that the change fee "may be wiaved" for DCA, IAD, and BWI Sept. 10-19. Just got the email this afternoon.
I'm flying out of DCA on Thursday morning, so I think I should be good. An AA agent waived the change fee for me last night (I was originally scheduled to fly out Friday night after work).
Update: And AA says whoops we made a mistake.
I'm flying out of DCA on Thursday morning, so I think I should be good. An AA agent waived the change fee for me last night (I was originally scheduled to fly out Friday night after work).
Update: And AA says whoops we made a mistake.
quote:
Earlier today, we inadvertently notified you of a travel alert for the Washington, D.C.-area. At this time, American has not issued a travel alert for this area, as the current forecast models have the storm remaining south of the nation’s capital. We apologize for the confusion.
The American team continues to monitor the track of the storm, which is forecast to impact portions of North and South Carolina later this week. If the path of the storm changes, you will be notified via email regarding any additional travel alerts or changes to your itinerary.
As always, we recommend that before heading to the airport that you check your flight status on the American Airlines app or at aa.com, and sign up for flight status notifications.
This post was edited on 9/11/18 at 5:58 pm
Posted on 9/11/18 at 6:06 pm to CuseTiger
Going through CLT Sunday. Wonder if that's going to be an issue.
Posted on 9/11/18 at 9:24 pm to just1dawg
Updated the OP. Interesting thing I found was a weather waiver on southwest for atlanta and jacksonville through I think it's Monday 
What's amusing is in their travel advisory, they added a section in the change fee waivers on DCA/BWI/IAD but it is extremely unclear
. It's added in the OP so we can try to figure out why they'd include DC under that section.
It will likely be an issue, where are you trying to get to? Maybe switch from a layover to a nonstop? Being in the northeast you have plenty of options on AA. Think about your preference for airport (EWR/JFK/LGA) and time (mid am, noon, afternoon) then we'll find the best timed flights from there
.
quote:
Earlier today, we inadvertently notified you of a travel alert for the Washington, D.C.-area. At this time, American has not issued a travel alert for this area, as the current forecast models have the storm remaining south of the nation’s capital. We apologize for the confusion.
What's amusing is in their travel advisory, they added a section in the change fee waivers on DCA/BWI/IAD but it is extremely unclear
. It's added in the OP so we can try to figure out why they'd include DC under that section. quote:
Quail Man
Going through CLT Sunday. Wonder if that's going to be an issue.
It will likely be an issue, where are you trying to get to? Maybe switch from a layover to a nonstop? Being in the northeast you have plenty of options on AA. Think about your preference for airport (EWR/JFK/LGA) and time (mid am, noon, afternoon) then we'll find the best timed flights from there
. Posted on 9/12/18 at 4:49 am to CuseTiger
Thanks, my man. I’m going from Pensacola to LGA on American. I may chat with them this morning and see what the options are. I don’t mind having to hop over to Dallas or whatever just need to get back by Sunday whenever. Original flight was at 9 out of Pensacola. Layover in CLT and into LGA at 3.
ETA: rebooked through Dallas. Not ideal but it’s my best move to get myself in at a decent time and stay away from anything that may be impacted by the storm and not have to worry about it while I’m at the beach.
ETA: rebooked through Dallas. Not ideal but it’s my best move to get myself in at a decent time and stay away from anything that may be impacted by the storm and not have to worry about it while I’m at the beach.
This post was edited on 9/12/18 at 5:49 am
Posted on 9/12/18 at 7:13 am to quail man
I too will be flying out of pensacola Sunday morning at 9am
Glad you got rebooked. Dallas is likely your safest bet (havent checked weather for there yet) or MIA. Those nonstop flights to DC or PHL are I think super early or late afternoon plus may have weather problems
Glad you got rebooked. Dallas is likely your safest bet (havent checked weather for there yet) or MIA. Those nonstop flights to DC or PHL are I think super early or late afternoon plus may have weather problems
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