More than 1,300 flights in the U.S. are canceled, and another 5,700-plus are delayed as of 5:30 p.m. Eastern with severe weather blanketing much of the East Coast Monday, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.
The Federal Aviation Administration warned on social media it was anticipating having to pause departures this evening at airports including Philadelphia, Charlotte, Atlanta and those in the Washington, D.C., and New York metro areas.
“The FAA is re-routing aircraft around the storms heading to the East Coast as much as possible. Soon we will likely have to pause departures in and out of East Coast airports,” the FAA’s post said.
If you’re flying into, out of, or through an East Coast airport this evening, check with your airline about possible delays and cancellations.
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Some carriers have also issued weather waivers to give travelers more flexibility in rebooking.
Which airlines are offering weather waivers?
Check out the following airline websites to find out if your itinerary is covered and see the full terms:
Remember, if your flight is canceled for any reason, you’re entitled to a refund if you choose not to travel with the rebooking options your airline offers you. Passengers are not typically entitled to compensation for delays caused by weather. You can view your rights during a delay or cancellation on the Department of Transportation’s Airline Customer Service Dashboard here.
Zach Wichter is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in New York. You can reach him at zwichter@usatoday.com.
