Airlines waive adjustments charges as nor’easter pushes up East Coast

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  • A Nor’easter is anticipated to deliver sturdy winds and heavy rain to the Mid-Atlantic coast.
  • Major airways are providing journey waivers for affected cities, permitting passengers to rebook and not using a change price.

A nor’easter is whipping elements of the Mid-Atlantic coast with sturdy winds and heavy rain because it pushes into New Jersey on Oct. 13, based on the National Weather Service, which refers back to the phenomenon as a “coastal low.” 

More than 2,700 U.S. flight have been delayed and more than 400 have been canceled as of 12:15 p.m. ET, according to FlightAware, which tracks flight status.  

Travelers whose flights are canceled are automatically entitled to a full refund or fee-free rebooking, according to Department of Transportation rules.  

Airlines don’t owe travelers anything for delays due to weather, which is out of their control, but they are offering the following flexibility around the storm. 

American Airlines 

Travelers with flights scheduled to, from or through the following cities on Oct. 13 are eligible for fee-free rebooking. 

  • Baltimore, Maryland (BWI) 
  • Boston, Massachusetts (BOS) 
  • Hampton / Newport News, Virginia (PHF) 
  • Hartford, Connecticut (BDL) 
  • Manchester, New Hampshire (MHT) 
  • New York Kennedy, New York (JFK) 
  • New York LaGuardia, New York (LGA) 
  • Newark, New Jersey (EWR) 
  • Norfolk, Virginia (ORF) 
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PHL) 
  • Portland, Maine (PWM) 
  • Providence, Rhode Island (PVD) 
  • Richmond, Virginia (RIC) 
  • Salisbury / Ocean City, Maryland (SBY) 
  • Washington Dulles, Washington D.C. area (IAD) 
  • Washington Reagan, Washington D.C. area (DCA) 
  • White Plains / Westchester County, New York (HPN) 

Flights must be reticketed by Oct. 13 for travel by Oct. 15 to avoid change fees. Tickets must have been originally booked by Oct. 10. For details, visit American’s travel alerts webpage

Delta Air Lines 

Travelers with flights scheduled to, from or through the following cities on Oct. 13 are eligible for fee-free rebooking. 

  • Boston, Massachusetts (BOS) 
  • Newark, New Jersey (EWR) 
  • White Plains, New York (HPN) 
  • New York, New York (JFK) 
  • New York, New York (LGA) 
  • Norfolk, Virginia (ORF) 

Flights must be reticketed by Oct. 16 for travel beginning no later than Oct. 16 to avoid fare differences. Tickets must have been originally booked by Oct. 11. For details, visit Delta’s climate advisories webpage.

JetBlue Airways 

Travelers with flights scheduled to or from the following cities on Oct. 13 are eligible for fee-free rebooking. 

  • Boston, Massachusetts (BOS) 
  • Hartford, Connecticut (BDL) 
  • Hyannis, Massachusetts (HYA) 
  • Long Island/Islip, New York (ISP) 
  • Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts (MVY) 
  • Manchester, New Hampshire (MHT) 
  • Nantucket, Massachusetts (ACK) 
  • New York, New York (JFK) 
  • New York, New York (LGA) 
  • Newark, New Jersey (EWR) 
  • Portland, Maine (PWM) 
  • Providence, Rhode Island (PVD) 

Flights must be reticketed for travel through Oct. 21 to avoid change fees. Original tickets must have been booked by Oct. 10. For details, visit JetBlue’s travel alerts webpage

Southwest Airlines 

Travelers with flights scheduled to or from the following cities on Oct. 13 are eligible for fee-free rebooking. 

  • Boston (Logan), Massachusetts (BOS)  
  • Baltimore/Washington, Maryland (BWI) 
  • Hartford, Connecticut (BDL) 
  • Long Island/Islip, New York (ISP)  
  • Manchester, New Hampshire (MHT)  
  • New York (LaGuardia), New York (LGA) 
  • Norfolk, Virginia (ORF)  
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PHL)  
  • Portland, Maine (PWM) 
  • Providence, Rhode Island (PVD)  
  • Richmond, Virginia (RIC)  
  • Washington (Dulles), D.C. area (IAD)  
  • Washington (Reagan National), D.C. area (DCA) 

Reticketed travel must fall within 14 days of the original booking date to avoid fare differences. For details, visit Southwest’s journey advisories webpage

Spirit Airlines 

Travelers with flights scheduled to, from or through the following cities on Oct. 13 are eligible for fee-free rebooking. 

  • Atlantic City, New Jersey (ACY) 
  • Boston, Massachusetts (BOS) 
  • LaGuardia, New York (LGA) 
  • Newark, New Jersey (EWR) 
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PHL) 

Fare differences are waived through Oct. 19.  For details, visit Spirit’s travel advisories webpage.

United Airlines 

Travelers with flights scheduled to or from the following cities on Oct. 13 are eligible for fee-free rebooking. 

  • Boston, Massachusetts (BOS) 
  • Newark, New Jersey (EWR) 
  • New York, NY, New York (JFK) 
  • New York, New York (LGA) 
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PHL) 

Flights must be reticketed for travel by Oct. 15 to avoid change fees. Original tickets must have been booked by Oct. 9. For details, visit United’s journey alerts webpage

(This story has been up to date with new data.)


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