In anticipation of a nor'easter expected to bring high winds and heavy rainfall, U.S. airlines, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue Airways, have waived change fees for flights to and from several airports in the New York City area, Boston, and smaller New England airports. Customers can change their flights without incurring fees if they travel before mid-next week.
As of Friday morning, there were minimal delays and few cancellations reported, but airlines are closely monitoring the storm's path. Historically, airlines tend to cancel a significant number of flights during severe weather events to avoid operational chaos.
This decision follows a recent equipment outage that resulted in hundreds of flight cancellations in the New York area and Philadelphia, indicating that airlines are taking steps to mitigate further disruptions and maintain customer trust