Touring by air in North Texas this weekend? Here is what to anticipate with the winter climate

An enormous winter storm is descending on North Texas with freezing temperatures and precipitation, doubtlessly ruining air journey plans for a whole bunch.

The Dallas-Fort Worth space is beneath a winter storm watch from Friday to Saturday and an excessive chilly watch from Saturday to Monday, as state and native officers put together for Winter Storm Fern.

American Airlines is permitting prospects who’re touring via Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to rebook flights without a change fee, Dan Landson, a spokesperson for American instructed KERA in a press release. The change price is waived if the ticket was purchased by Jan. 19 and the flight is scheduled to depart Jan. 23 via Jan. 25.

Delta and United are additionally waiving rebooking charges for D-FW and Dallas Love Field, in keeping with their web sites.

Southwest Airlines has issued a travel advisory for the storm, warning it may trigger delays, diversions or cancelations. The airline can also be waiving their change price for many prospects who’ve flights booked from Jan. 23 to Jan. 26 at Love Field — the place they function a majority of the gates.

As of 2024, Airlines are required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to refund prospects for canceled flights or vital flight schedule modifications — even for those who refuse various transportation, journey credit, vouchers or different compensation.

Love Field will monitor floor temperatures and conduct friction assessments on the runways, Lauren Rounds, a spokesperson for the airport, instructed KERA in a press release.

“When large-scale disruptions occur, it is customary for our staff to be available to assist customers who cannot travel and may need to stay at the airport for an extended period,” Rounds stated. “To accommodate them, we keep our secure portion of the terminal open and provide cots and blankets as necessary and snacks as available.”

Rounds additionally beneficial vacationers attempt to arrive two hours earlier than departure time.

Zachary Greiner, a spokesperson for D-FW International, instructed KERA the airport is working intently with the National Weather Service and is ready to deal with roads and bridges to maintain vacationers protected.

“Customers are encouraged to monitor the weather, allow extra time when traveling to the airport and check directly with their airline for the most up-to-date flight information,” Greiner stated.

Dylan Duke is KERA’s Breaking News Reporter. Got a tip? Email Dylan Duke at dduke@kera.org.

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