What to Know About Flight Refunds Amid New FAA Air Travel Restrictions
Several major airlines are providing more flexible options for rebooking delayed or canceled flights due to new FAA restrictions expected to intensify over the weekend.
Impact on Boston's Logan Airport
Boston's Logan Airport is among 40 U.S. airports that may see reduced flights to ensure national airspace safety, according to the Massachusetts Port Authority. These measures, announced by the FAA, will begin on Friday.
A Massport representative stated they were awaiting detailed information from the FAA on which flights would be affected but noted some disruptions were already occurring late Thursday.
The FAA anticipates delays and cancellations and urges passengers to verify their flight status before traveling to Logan.
Airline Policies for the Affected Travel Period
- Delta: Customers traveling to, from, or through affected areas can change, cancel, or refund flights, including Main Basic fares, without penalties during this period.
- United: All customers traveling during this time may request refunds, even for non-impacted flights, including non-refundable and basic economy tickets.
- JetBlue: The airline will waive change fees and fare differences for customers traveling between Thursday and Monday to and from Boston.
"Delta says customers traveling to, from or through the impacted markets during the impacted travel period can change, cancel or refund their flights, including Delta Main Basic fares, without penalty during this travel period."
"United says any customer traveling during this period is eligible for a refund if they do not wish to fly - even if their flight isn't impacted."
"JetBlue says the airline will waive change fees and fare differences for customers traveling Thursday through Monday to and from Boston."
Passengers are encouraged to stay informed on travel updates and prepare for potential disruptions.
Author's summary: Major airlines are offering flexible refund and change policies as FAA flight restrictions cause expected delays and cancellations at key U.S. airports, including Boston Logan.