Delta is canceling flights and including workers to pick out airports

The winter storm barreling throughout the southeastern United States this weekend may cancel 1000’s of flights and disrupt air site visitors for greater than per week.

More than a dozen states are underneath varied winter storm watches and warnings, and lots of governors have declared states of emergency to begin gathering and organizing emergency response assets.

Some flights are being canceled forward of the storm, together with at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Many airways are providing waivers to vacationers who want to change their journey plans this weekend at no cost.

Delta Air Lines introduced on Jan. 22 that flights can be canceled out of choose airports and that workers have been being added to others. Here’s what to know.

Delta flights canceled out of those airports

“As the winter storm system moves east, current forecasts indicate significant snowfall in Oklahoma and accumulating ice throughout Northern Texas beginning Friday evening,” Delta stated.

“Due to these expected conditions, flight cancellations are necessary at select airports in North Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee to ensure the safety of our customers and people,” in keeping with the airline. “Delta automatically rebooks customers to the next best itinerary, and customers can make further changes via the Delta app and Delta.com.”

The airline can be sending further workers to Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville, Knoxville and Nashville, together with consultants from cold-weather hubs that may help the deicing and baggage groups on the southern airports.

The airline additionally has a journey waiver for anybody touring in Eastern North America, along with the winter climate journey waiver, to cowl adjustments to flights each straight and not directly impacted by the storms.

Travelers nonetheless hoping to fly this weekend ought to repeatedly examine their flight standing and standby lists.

Atlanta airport officers talk about journey

Officials from the Atlanta airport will tackle security measures at a press convention at 11 a.m.

A dwell stream of that convention, and different officers from throughout the nation, is beneath.

Irene Wright is the Atlanta Connect reporter with USA Today’s Deep South Connect staff. Find her on X @IreneEWright or electronic mail her at ismith@usatodayco.com.