Evan Andrews, a meteorologist for FOX 4, examines the strong to severe storms that are sweeping throughout North Texas.
The storms on Thursday occur on a busy day of travel for those entering and leaving North Texas.
As of 11 a.m., more than 200 flights had been canceled out of DFW, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flights.
Tips for when your flight is delayed or canceled
Yes, being late is a pain. Do these three things to ease some of the agony, though, because canceled flights are where it can hurt the most.
According to the travel advice website “The Points Guy,” it is advised to be aware of the weather forecasts for both the departure and landing locations as early as possible. Try moving your flight to a day earlier or taking a day off at a different time of day if you notice bad weather coming. If terrible weather is predicted for your flight at 5 p.m., for instance, try to reschedule to a 7 a.m. departure.
When should I rebook my flight?
Try making a quick online, app, or kiosk reservation if your flight is going to be delayed. Try phoning the international number if the airline’s phone number is backlogged. That’s a workaround for Points Guy. Try a ticketing agent if it doesn’t work. Here, speed is your friend.
Additionally, some people just make new reservations with different airlines in the hopes that their original airline will reimburse them later. Verify whether your credit card has a cancellation or trip delay refund policy.
Be kind and don’t be late for check-in.
What you’re owed if your flight is cancelled
New federal rules that went into effect in late October mandate that airlines better disclose baggage or reservation cancellation costs and automatically provide cash refunds for “controllable” delayed and canceled flights.
This is what you need to know about the new regulations.
What is considered a controllable cancellation?
The following are “controllable” causes of flight cancellations and delays:
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maintenance issues
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crew problems
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cabin cleaning
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baggage loading
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fueling
The Department of Transportation said automatic reimbursements do not apply to weather or air traffic control flow issues.
What you re owed for canceled flights or significant delays
The Transportation Department says that for “significant” delays and controllable canceled flights, carriers must automatically issue cash refunds within a few days. A severe delay, according to the new regulations, is defined as one that lasts at least three hours for domestic flights and six hours for international ones.
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Although customers have the option to decline the offer and accept cash instead, airlines are still permitted to substitute another flight or a travel credit.
What you re owed for checked bags
If the bag isn’t delivered within 12 hours for domestic flights or 15 to 30 hours for international flights, the rule will also apply to refunds of checked baggage fees.
What you re owed for other services
If the airline does not offer the service, the new regulations also apply to payments for things like internet access or seat preference.
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The Department of Transportation, Flight Aware, The Associated Press, FOX 5 Atlanta, and the Transportation Security Administration provided information for this report.
The Department of Transportation, Flight Aware, The Associated Press, FOX 5 Atlanta, and the Transportation Security Administration provided information for this report.
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