A massive winter storm sweeping across much of the United States could impact travelers flying through Jacksonville International Airport this weekend, even if Florida itself avoids the worst of the weather.
And while Florida airports are not expected to shut down due to cold conditions, travelers flying from Jacksonville may still face delays or disruptions if their destination airports are affected by snow, sleet or severe winter weather.
Airlines have started canceling flights for the next few days, with more than 498 already canceled and more than 1,870 delayed within, into, or out of the United States for today, Jan. 23, as of 1 p.m., according to flight-tracking site FlightAware.
Is Jacksonville International Airport experiencing any cancellations? Here’s what Jacksonville travelers can expect as a major winter storm threatens operations at more than 80 airports nationwide.
How many flights are canceled in Jacksonville?
According to FlightAware.com, which provides real-time flight tracking data, no flight cancellations had been reported as of 1 p.m. today, Jan. 23, for flights within, into, or out of Jacksonville International Airport. However, FlightAware did report a total of 10 delays affecting Jacksonville International Airport across the United States.
How do I check if my flight is canceled?
Don’t wait until you’re already at the airport to check your flight. Monitor your flight early and often, starting now, as cancellations will increase as the weather conditions worsen.
Download your airline’s mobile app and turn on push and text notifications for alerts about your flight. Some apps have a “Where’s My Plane?” feature that lets you see whether the aircraft scheduled to operate your flight has arrived, is delayed en route, or hasn’t departed yet from its previous airport. That can be an early signal of trouble.
What should you do if your flight is delayed or canceled? Latest on rebooking, refunds
If your flight is canceled, use the airline’s mobile app to rebook as soon as possible, according to Scott Keyes, founder of Going. If you need to talk to someone, Keyes suggests calling one of the carrier’s international lines.
“The best thing travelers can do is to be as proactive as possible switching to a new flight,” Keyes told USA TODAY. “When a flight gets canceled, all of a sudden hundreds of passengers need new itineraries. There may only be a handful of seats left on the best flights, and it’s a first-come, first-(served) endeavor.”
If your flight is canceled for any reason, you’re entitled to a full refund if you choose not to fly on alternative itineraries offered by your airline. The same goes for “significant” delays or changes.
Most major airlines have announced they are waiving change fees for anyone rebooking a weekend flight within the danger areas, with some restrictions on when you can rebook. Check now to see if you need to act.
How many airline delays, cancellations reported into and out of US Jan. 23?
According to FlightAware.com, as of 1 p.m. on Jan. 23, the real-time tracker shows:
Expect those numbers to go up as weather conditions worsen.
Doris Alvarez is a Breaking and Trending Reporter for The Florida Times-Union. You can get all of Jacksonville’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free Daily Briefing and News Alerts newsletters at jacksonville.com/newsletters.
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