Northeast Weather Waiver
Feb 7, 2017, 1:03 pm
#1
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Northeast Weather Waiver
Just got a text message alert about this when it corresponded with a flight of mine, which is new to me. Waiver is for 2/9, must fly by 2/12:
Albany, NY (ALB)
Allentown, PA (ABE)
Bangor, ME (BGR)
Baltimore, MD (BWI)
Binghamton, NY (BGM)
Boston, MA (BOS)
Dulles, DC (IAD)
Elmira, NY(ELM)
Harrisburg, PA (MDT)
Hartford, CT (BDL)
Ithaca, NY (ITH)
Manchester, NH (MHT)
Newburgh, NY (SWF)
New York, NY (JFK, John F Kennedy)
New York, NY (LGA, LaGuardia)
Newark, NJ (EWR)
Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
Pittsburgh, PA (PIT)
Portland, ME (PWM)
Providence, RI (PVD)
Scranton, PA (AVP)
State College, PA (SCE)
Washington Reagan, DC (DCA)
White Plains, NY (HPN)
Albany, NY (ALB)
Allentown, PA (ABE)
Bangor, ME (BGR)
Baltimore, MD (BWI)
Binghamton, NY (BGM)
Boston, MA (BOS)
Dulles, DC (IAD)
Elmira, NY(ELM)
Harrisburg, PA (MDT)
Hartford, CT (BDL)
Ithaca, NY (ITH)
Manchester, NH (MHT)
Newburgh, NY (SWF)
New York, NY (JFK, John F Kennedy)
New York, NY (LGA, LaGuardia)
Newark, NJ (EWR)
Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
Pittsburgh, PA (PIT)
Portland, ME (PWM)
Providence, RI (PVD)
Scranton, PA (AVP)
State College, PA (SCE)
Washington Reagan, DC (DCA)
White Plains, NY (HPN)
Feb 7, 2017, 1:16 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 189
Just got the same for a thursday flight through LGA to FLL. The waiver seems worthless, because every other potential routing using the change button gives a massive fare increase. No change fee, but they still want $500+ for the fare increase. Same destination, same day, just going through atl or msp.
Feb 7, 2017, 1:18 pm
#3
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: 1/2 way between FNT,DTW
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Just got the same for a thursday flight through LGA to FLL. The waiver seems worthless, because every other potential routing using the change button gives a massive fare increase. No change fee, but they still want $500+ for the fare increase. Same destination, same day, just going through atl or msp.
Feb 7, 2017, 2:30 pm
#5
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Just got the same for a thursday flight through LGA to FLL. The waiver seems worthless, because every other potential routing using the change button gives a massive fare increase. No change fee, but they still want $500+ for the fare increase. Same destination, same day, just going through atl or msp.
However, I am subject to this waiver as well, did the online booking and it showed a credit. When I called (I don't trust the online system, plus my passenger info didn't seem to carry over), they were going to even exchange until I mentioned that it showed a credit online.
Feb 7, 2017, 4:02 pm
#6
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Boulder
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I was booked for DEN-LGA-SYR, with a connection that was already a little tight for comfort. I was able to rebook online for free to DEN-DTW-SYR.
Downside is I now have a 6am departure but I think that'll be worth it.
Downside is I now have a 6am departure but I think that'll be worth it.
Feb 8, 2017, 3:30 pm
#8
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 40
I am booked LGA-DTW-LAX for 2/10 at 9:10A departure. While the weather should be fine at that time, am obviously worried that the equipment won't get to LGA for that flight. Wedding rehearsal Friday night, wedding Saturday morning. I live near ALB. Was considering rebook via SYR but they are also expecting a substantial lake effect snow. Any thoughts on a game plan? I expect to be in NYC tomorrow night -- is it of value to be at LGA as soon as the Delta terminal opens on Friday morning?
Feb 8, 2017, 4:12 pm
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I am booked LGA-DTW-LAX for 2/10 at 9:10A departure. While the weather should be fine at that time, am obviously worried that the equipment won't get to LGA for that flight. Wedding rehearsal Friday night, wedding Saturday morning. I live near ALB. Was considering rebook via SYR but they are also expecting a substantial lake effect snow. Any thoughts on a game plan? I expect to be in NYC tomorrow night -- is it of value to be at LGA as soon as the Delta terminal opens on Friday morning?
Feb 8, 2017, 6:13 pm
#12
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 40
I think DL must cancel later than those other carriers; they seem to have nothing canceled for tomorrow into NYC yet as far as I can see, and NYC is supposed to get snow before BOS. AA, in contrast, seems to have canceled most scheduled to arrive NYC before late afternoon, and B6 has cancellations into tomorrow evening.
Feb 8, 2017, 6:49 pm
#14
Join Date: Nov 2009
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I am booked LGA-DTW-LAX for 2/10 at 9:10A departure. While the weather should be fine at that time, am obviously worried that the equipment won't get to LGA for that flight. Wedding rehearsal Friday night, wedding Saturday morning. I live near ALB. Was considering rebook via SYR but they are also expecting a substantial lake effect snow. Any thoughts on a game plan? I expect to be in NYC tomorrow night -- is it of value to be at LGA as soon as the Delta terminal opens on Friday morning?
I think DL must cancel later than those other carriers; they seem to have nothing canceled for tomorrow into NYC yet as far as I can see, and NYC is supposed to get snow before BOS. AA, in contrast, seems to have canceled most scheduled to arrive NYC before late afternoon, and B6 has cancellations into tomorrow evening.
Last edited by mnbp; Feb 8, 2017 at 7:02 pm
Feb 8, 2017, 7:51 pm
#15
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 40
Problem is neither is an option. I absolutely can't leave work (about 120 miles north of LGA) until 4 pm Thursday, and the event isn't optional (though at least missing it won't put me in contempt of court like leaving work early would). So it looks like my best bad option is to mush to LGA Thursday and juggle best I can onsite, if need be. Only good news is hotel already booked for Thursday night right near LGA. Fingers duly crossed.