How Weather-Related Flight Cancellations Are Handled

Weather disruptions are a common cause of flight delays and cancellations.

1. Weather vs Operational Issues

Airlines typically distinguish between:

Compensation and rebooking options may differ depending on the cause.

In many cases, airlines will rebook passengers on the next available flight without additional change fees.

Seat availability may be limited during widespread weather events.

Passengers may be eligible for refunds if they choose not to travel after a cancellation.

Some travel insurance policies may provide coverage for weather-related disruptions.

Weather policies vary significantly between airlines.

Always confirm cancellation and rebooking policies directly with the airline.