Severe climate may disrupt journey at GRR this week

CASCADE TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Winter climate situations are impacting flights at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, with journey consultants warning of extra disruptions forward.

Delta and American Airlines skilled delays on the Grand Rapids airport on Monday resulting from extreme climate situations affecting the area. The identical climate system has additionally impacted colleges and work commutes.

“So this afternoon we are seeing some delays with Delta and American Airlines,” stated Amanda Grant, a company journey agent with Vacation Life in Cascade.

Grant expects situations to worsen because the week progresses.

“I do see a little bit more delays and cancellations as we go into Tuesday and Wednesday,” Grant stated.

While Grand Rapids airport has been managing comparatively properly based on Grant, different regional airports face higher challenges.

“In Grand Rapids, the ground crew is pretty on top of it. We do see just a little bit of a delay, but for airports like Muskegon, for example, they’re going to have more delays. They don’t have as much of a ground crew. When you look at Lansing they will have a little bit of a delay,” Grant stated.

Airlines are providing flexibility for vacationers affected by weather-related disruptions. Grant says main carriers will difficulty waivers permitting passengers to alter journey dates with out charges.

“The airlines will put out some waiver so that means that if you have flexible travel plans and you would like to push out your departure or your return date, the airline will not charge any fees for making the changes. So, once these waivers come out, you can call the airline, you can go to the app online, and you can adjust your flight accordingly that is going to be based on all major carriers, even Allegiant,” Grant stated.

Smaller carriers might face extra important disruptions.

“I would foresee Allegiant possibly having some cancellations, along with Viva in some of the small charter airlines that come to West Michigan, for Kalamazoo, for example, and for Grand Rapids,” Grant stated.

The climate can also be affecting floor transportation to the airport. Grant recommends pre-arranging ride-share companies resulting from anticipated delays.

“I definitely see delays with the Uber and the Lyfts. So you can pre-arrange your ride share services, that’s definitely recommended,” Grant stated.

Grant advises vacationers to plan forward and stay versatile.

“Make sure that you arrive early, make sure that you have enough time and don’t forget that you can always change your plans with the waivers and favors from the airlines,” Grant stated.

Travelers are inspired to obtain the FlightAware app to trace stay delays and monitor particular flights.

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Severe climate may disrupt journey at GRR this week

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