Severe weather over the weekend caused significant disruptions at Logan Airport, leaving passengers stranded and flights delayed or cancelled. The chaos unfolded as Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida on Monday morning, creating a ripple effect across the country.
Impact on Logan Airport
On Sunday, Logan Airport saw an influx of 25 diverted flights due to the inclement weather, overwhelming the airport’s capacity to provide essential services such as gates, fuel, and aircraft maintenance. According to nbcboston.com, some passengers reported being stuck on planes for up to six hours and facing prolonged stays in the airport, with some not able to depart until Tuesday.
FlightAware, a flight tracking service, reported a staggering 544 delays and 208 cancellations at Logan Airport on Sunday. By Monday morning at 9:30 a.m., there were an additional 111 delays and 58 cancellations.
Massport Weather Advisory
Massport issued a weather advisory on X, formerly known as Twitter, alerting travelers to the potential impact of Hurricane Debby on flights in and out of the southeastern U.S. over the next few days. Travelers were urged to check with their airlines for updates on their flight status.
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Airlines’ Itinerary Change Policies
Several airlines have provided travel alerts and advisories, allowing affected passengers to alter their travel plans without incurring additional fees.
JetBlue
JetBlue, the largest carrier at Logan Airport, announced that it is waiving change fees and fare differences for customers traveling on August 4th between several cities, including Boston. Passengers can rebook flights for travel through August 7th via the manage trips section on jetblue.com before the original flight’s departure time. For those with cancelled flights, refunds will be issued to the original form of payment. This policy applies to tickets booked on or before August 3rd.
United Airlines
United Airlines has also waived change fees and fare differences for flights purchased on or before August 2nd for travel between August 3-5. Affected cities include Boston, and the new flight must depart between August 2-10. Tickets must remain in the same cabin and be between the original cities booked.
American Airlines
American Airlines is allowing customers to change their trips without paying a change fee. This waiver applies to any fare class if the ticket was purchased by August 3rd and the travel is scheduled for August 4-5. The new travel dates can be between August 4-8, and changes must be booked by August 5th without altering the origin or destination city.
Conclusion
The severe weather and Hurricane Debby have caused significant disruptions at Logan Airport, affecting thousands of passengers. With numerous delays and cancellations, travelers are advised to stay informed of their flight status and take advantage of the flexible rebooking policies offered by airlines. For the latest updates and travel advisories, passengers should check directly with their airlines.
