Storm Watch: Delta Offering To Waive Fees To Reschedule Flights
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Delta is planning for today's forecast and letting passengers change their flights.
The airlines said it will waive fees for anyone traveling in or out of all New York-area airports. John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia and Newark are on the list, along with the airports in Newburgh and White Plains.
For more information from Delta about today's plans, click here.
This move comes as potentially dangerous thunderstorms are expected to pass through our area this afternoon. The storms could bring heavy winds, hail and even an isolated tornado.
The system is expected to form in northwestern New Jersey into the Hudson Valley and then become more widespread, lasting into the evening.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a high rip current risk warning for beaches in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island as well as for beaches south along the Jersey Shore.
AIR TRAVEL RESOURCES:
- FAA Flight Delay Information
- TSA Travel Tips
- CBS News Interactive: U.S. Airport Tracker
LaGuardia Airport (LGA):
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John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK):
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- JFK AirTrain
Newark Airport (EWR):
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- Newark AirTrain
Other Airports:
- MacArthur Airport
- Teterboro Airport
- Westchester County Airport
