MSP and Snow
Feb 23, 2017, 2:22 pm
#1
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,605
MSP and Snow
I have a flight to Vegas at 7:50 am Saturday 2/25.
My flight number is 2636 MSP/PHX at 7:50 am on 2/25 with a connecting flight at 11:30 am to Vegas, missing the connection is my main concern
We are expecting heavy snow and there is a blizzard warning not far away so if the track changes it could be a major storm
What are my options at WN, will they let me change my flight now to a later flight ?
Assuming the incoming flight on Friday gets to MSP what are the odds that my Saturday flight is delayed or cancelled ?
My flight number is 2636 MSP/PHX at 7:50 am on 2/25
Thanks
My flight number is 2636 MSP/PHX at 7:50 am on 2/25 with a connecting flight at 11:30 am to Vegas, missing the connection is my main concern
We are expecting heavy snow and there is a blizzard warning not far away so if the track changes it could be a major storm
What are my options at WN, will they let me change my flight now to a later flight ?
Assuming the incoming flight on Friday gets to MSP what are the odds that my Saturday flight is delayed or cancelled ?
My flight number is 2636 MSP/PHX at 7:50 am on 2/25
Thanks
Feb 23, 2017, 2:38 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,698
Hold on, let me powerup my crystal ball...
But seriously, no, they will not let you make a change until they issue a weather advisory for MSP (and / or less likely PHX & LAS). Then you can change or cancel.
I imagine there are many PHX-LAS flights you could be switched to if you miss the connection assuming there is space. If you absolutely have to be there I'd consider outright buying that leg to reserve space if necessary.
Best of Luck...
But seriously, no, they will not let you make a change until they issue a weather advisory for MSP (and / or less likely PHX & LAS). Then you can change or cancel.
I imagine there are many PHX-LAS flights you could be switched to if you miss the connection assuming there is space. If you absolutely have to be there I'd consider outright buying that leg to reserve space if necessary.
Best of Luck...
Feb 23, 2017, 3:05 pm
#3
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 6,605
Hold on, let me powerup my crystal ball...
But seriously, no, they will not let you make a change until they issue a weather advisory for MSP (and / or less likely PHX & LAS). Then you can change or cancel.
I imagine there are many PHX-LAS flights you could be switched to if you miss the connection assuming there is space. If you absolutely have to be there I'd consider outright buying that leg to reserve space if necessary.
Best of Luck...
But seriously, no, they will not let you make a change until they issue a weather advisory for MSP (and / or less likely PHX & LAS). Then you can change or cancel.
I imagine there are many PHX-LAS flights you could be switched to if you miss the connection assuming there is space. If you absolutely have to be there I'd consider outright buying that leg to reserve space if necessary.
Best of Luck...
Does WN post weather advisories on the main page wen you login or do you have to go look for them ?
As far as the crystal ball, I was looking for input from people who use MSP often as to how they generally handle a storm with delays, cancellations, etc
Feb 23, 2017, 3:53 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Evergreen Park, IL
Posts: 1,384
Based on the forecasted weather conditions for parts of the Midwest, our scheduled service on Thursday, February 23, thru Friday, February 24, may be disrupted (flights may be delayed, diverted, and/or cancelled) at the following cities:
Milwaukee (MKE)
Minneapolis (MSP)
Ask the 8 ball outlook was not too good.
Last edited by OzzyOzzie; Feb 23, 2017 at 4:38 pm
Feb 23, 2017, 7:23 pm
#5
Join Date: Oct 2001
Programs: LTP, PP
Posts: 8,698
All of the WGA fares PHX/LAS are sold out for Saturday so I'm guessing the flights are pretty full.
Does WN post weather advisories on the main page wen you login or do you have to go look for them ?
As far as the crystal ball, I was looking for input from people who use MSP often as to how they generally handle a storm with delays, cancellations, etc
Does WN post weather advisories on the main page wen you login or do you have to go look for them ?
As far as the crystal ball, I was looking for input from people who use MSP often as to how they generally handle a storm with delays, cancellations, etc
Yes, on the home page.
Have no idea with specifics to MSP but from reading FT over the years it seems like WN cancels quicker, more often and proactively than other airlines. Seems to be a common theme.
Again, best of luck.
Feb 24, 2017, 12:40 pm
#7
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Posts: 6,605
Crazy storm , ~ 14 inches and blizzard conditions ~ 40 miles south of MSP
A dusting at MSP
I used 13,565 WN points for two R/T's.............I'll pass on DL except for then I fly alone MSP/BDL and can get non stops for 12.5K miles each way
A dusting at MSP
I used 13,565 WN points for two R/T's.............I'll pass on DL except for then I fly alone MSP/BDL and can get non stops for 12.5K miles each way