Hurricane Sandy, DL, and Mid-Atlantic States
Oct 27, 2012, 7:05 am
#76
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Call before going to the airport.
Expect a heavy day of cancellations when the storm makes landfall. And then expect a couple of crazy days of rerouting people.
Remember, airlines don't control the weather. If flights are cancelled the airports will be filled with stranded travelers. Unless you have to, avoid going to the airport unless you know your flight is departing.
And to the guy who told everyone to evacuate, calm down. This is going to be a heavy rain and gusty wind event. People don't have to evacuate unless they are in a flood prone area. NE cities can weather strong storms. 75mph winds won't blow a house away.
Expect a heavy day of cancellations when the storm makes landfall. And then expect a couple of crazy days of rerouting people.
Remember, airlines don't control the weather. If flights are cancelled the airports will be filled with stranded travelers. Unless you have to, avoid going to the airport unless you know your flight is departing.
And to the guy who told everyone to evacuate, calm down. This is going to be a heavy rain and gusty wind event. People don't have to evacuate unless they are in a flood prone area. NE cities can weather strong storms. 75mph winds won't blow a house away.
I will also add that this is not just a gusty wind and rain event. The size and approach point along with high lunar tides will make this a pretty significant flooding event. As it stands, LGA may well have salt water on the runway for part of the event. There will also be a lot of power outages. You do not have to head for the hills, but the situation will not be conducive to business meetings this week in the region or aviation....
Last edited by Thomas Hudson; Oct 27, 2012 at 7:10 am
Oct 27, 2012, 7:18 am
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Do you think its a mistake that DL didn't include PHL? Flt out Tues AM to SLC and returning Tues night.
edited to add: just spoke to a DL agent they said PHL isn't in the storm path and DL's flts won't be impacted. No need to evacuate the flood prone parts of the city Mayor Nutter, apparantly DL can forcast the weather better.
edited to add: just spoke to a DL agent they said PHL isn't in the storm path and DL's flts won't be impacted. No need to evacuate the flood prone parts of the city Mayor Nutter, apparantly DL can forcast the weather better.
Oct 27, 2012, 7:21 am
#78
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after spending an hour on hold, i was able to get on a 757 6 am tomorrow (sunday) from LGA to ATL.
The agents were super nice. I tried to get on the similar flight from JFK, but would have had to pay a ton more money.
I can spend all day on standby in ATL, for all I care if i miss my CAE connection.
There is a non stop at 9 am, but i don't think that ERJ will take off.
The agents were super nice. I tried to get on the similar flight from JFK, but would have had to pay a ton more money.
I can spend all day on standby in ATL, for all I care if i miss my CAE connection.
There is a non stop at 9 am, but i don't think that ERJ will take off.
Last edited by fajimenez; Oct 27, 2012 at 7:27 am
Oct 27, 2012, 7:39 am
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Can I ask a really dumb question? Just because they are waiving the change fee doesn't mean that you can change for free, you still have to pay the fare diff right?
My MSP-BWI flight on Monday was a T fare and the ones on Sunday are all H fares and the prices are through the roof. I can't afford to change.
My MSP-BWI flight on Monday was a T fare and the ones on Sunday are all H fares and the prices are through the roof. I can't afford to change.
Oct 27, 2012, 7:42 am
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Also a bit odd that they didn't include BDA. Storm will bypass BDA, but DL will have to burn a lot of fuel to go around the storm to get there.
Last edited by Indelaware; Oct 27, 2012 at 7:48 am
Oct 27, 2012, 7:58 am
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Canbeing I ask a really dumb question? Just because they are waiving the change fee doesn't mean that you can change for free, you still have to pay the fare diff right?
My MSP-BWI flight on Monday was a T fare and the ones on Sunday are all H fares and the prices are through the roof. I can't afford to change.
My MSP-BWI flight on Monday was a T fare and the ones on Sunday are all H fares and the prices are through the roof. I can't afford to change.
Oct 27, 2012, 8:00 am
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Can I ask a really dumb question? Just because they are waiving the change fee doesn't mean that you can change for free, you still have to pay the fare diff right?
My MSP-BWI flight on Monday was a T fare and the ones on Sunday are all H fares and the prices are through the roof. I can't afford to change.
My MSP-BWI flight on Monday was a T fare and the ones on Sunday are all H fares and the prices are through the roof. I can't afford to change.
Oct 27, 2012, 8:04 am
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Can I ask a really dumb question? Just because they are waiving the change fee doesn't mean that you can change for free, you still have to pay the fare diff right?
My MSP-BWI flight on Monday was a T fare and the ones on Sunday are all H fares and the prices are through the roof. I can't afford to change.
My MSP-BWI flight on Monday was a T fare and the ones on Sunday are all H fares and the prices are through the roof. I can't afford to change.
Oct 27, 2012, 8:10 am
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Conditions & Restrictions
Changes to origins and destinations may result in an increase in fare. Any difference in fare between your original ticket and the new ticket will be collected at the time of booking.
Oct 27, 2012, 8:39 am
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definitely call. You should be fine as long as your desired origin and destination are the same and there are seats available in your class of service. From the conditions on the notice --
Conditions & Restrictions
Changes to origins and destinations may result in an increase in fare. Any difference in fare between your original ticket and the new ticket will be collected at the time of booking.
Conditions & Restrictions
Changes to origins and destinations may result in an increase in fare. Any difference in fare between your original ticket and the new ticket will be collected at the time of booking.
Oct 27, 2012, 9:25 am
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Impacted Travel Date(s) Oct 29-31, 2012
Ticket must be Reissued On or Before Nov 4, 2012
Rebooked Travel must begin no later than Nov 4, 2012
Affected Destination(s) (To / From / Through)
• Delaware (DE)
• District of Columbia (DC)
• Maryland (MD)
• New Jersey (NJ)
• New York (NY)
• North Carolina (NC)
• South Carolina (SC)
• Virginia (VA)
Impacted Travel Date(s) Oct 29-31, 2012
Ticket must be Reissued On or Before Nov 4, 2012
Rebooked Travel must begin no later than Nov 4, 2012
Affected Destination(s) (To / From / Through)
• Delaware (DE)
• District of Columbia (DC)
• Maryland (MD)
• New Jersey (NJ)
• New York (NY)
• North Carolina (NC)
• South Carolina (SC)
• Virginia (VA)
I could hit MD, DE, MD, NY and PA in a 3 hour drive. All of NY is covered by the waiver, but none of PA.
Last edited by StayingHomeIsBetter; Oct 27, 2012 at 9:34 am
Oct 27, 2012, 10:20 am
#89
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Good idea! You have call Delta before you heading to airport. You can keep in touch with your relatives.
Actually, I think you will be okay and I am not quite sure if your flight is on-time. If your flight is being canceled or not. Please check your flight status before you come at airport.
Actually, I think you will be okay and I am not quite sure if your flight is on-time. If your flight is being canceled or not. Please check your flight status before you come at airport.
Oct 27, 2012, 12:35 pm
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Watch your fare class with on-line rebooking – process looked to be going smoothly until I noticed that it had dropped me to an E on one segment. Call to Medallion line got it fixed - and I unexpectedly got through remarkably quickly.