financetom
Business
financetom
/
Business
/
Update: Southwest, Other US Carriers Cancel Flights Due to Storm Blair, FlightAware Data Show
News World Market Environment Technology Personal Finance Politics Retail Business Economy Cryptocurrency Forex Stocks Market Commodities
Update: Southwest, Other US Carriers Cancel Flights Due to Storm Blair, FlightAware Data Show
Jan 6, 2025 6:31 AM

09:12 AM EST, 01/06/2025 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) response in the fifth and sixth paragraphs.)

Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) , American Airlines ( AAL ) and United Airlines (UAL) were among the US carriers that canceled flights early Monday due to Storm Blair, FlightAware data showed.

As of 8 am ET Monday, 1,446 flights within, into, or out of the US have been canceled while nearly 800 flights were delayed, according to FlightAware.

Southwest ( LUV ) canceled 362 flights, American Airlines Group ( AAL ) had 176 canceled flights while United and Delta Air Lines ( DAL ) canceled 78 and 39 flights, respectively, FlightAware said.

Southwest ( LUV ), American Airlines ( AAL ), United, and Delta also issued travel advisories warning clients that services may be disrupted due to the storm.

"We are preemptively managing our schedule to match reduced capacity at airports affected by Winter Storm Blair," a Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) spokesperson told MT Newswires in an email.

Southwest ( LUV ) is also providing "flexibility" for clients based on the forecasted weather conditions, the spokesperson said, adding that travelers who intend to change their travel schedule may rebook or travel standby within 14 days of their "original travel date, between the original city pairs, and in accordance with our accommodation procedures" without extra fee.

American Airlines ( AAL ), United Airlines and Delta did not respond to MT Newswires' requests for comment.

Comments
Welcome to financetom comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Related Articles >
Tata Power Renewable Energy wins 200-MW project in collaboration with SJVN
Tata Power Renewable Energy wins 200-MW project in collaboration with SJVN
Nov 28, 2023
The firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) project, designed with a hybrid of solar, wind, and battery storage, is aimed at providing a stable and dispatchable energy supply during peak hours. Shares of Tata Power Company Ltd ended at ₹270.75, up by ₹12.60, or 4.88%, on the BSE.
SJVN secures 200-MW wind power project at ₹3.24 per unit
SJVN secures 200-MW wind power project at ₹3.24 per unit
Nov 16, 2023
Projected to generate 482 million units in its inaugural year post-commissioning, the cumulative energy generation over a 25-year span is anticipated to reach 12,050 million units. Shares of SJVN Ltd ended at ₹75.17, down by ₹0.50, or 0.66%, on the BSE.
This sustainable jewellery brand is luring some women away from gold
This sustainable jewellery brand is luring some women away from gold
Oct 30, 2023
Aulerth's offerings range from ₹5,000 to as high as ₹2.8 lakh. Are women willing to spend this much on jewellery made from scrap? Founder and CEO Vivek Ramabhadran definitely believes so. Aulerth produces couture-inspired pieces in association with designers like JJ Valaya, Suneet Varma, among others. It has reported 33% repeat customers in the past year and expects a spike to 40% soon.
Suzlon's S144–3 MW wind turbines get big boost from Indian government
Suzlon's S144–3 MW wind turbines get big boost from Indian government
Nov 15, 2023
Th Suzlon wind turbines received the RLMM (Revised List of Models & Manufacturers) listing from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, marking an important milestone for the successful commercialisation of the product. Shares of Suzlon Energy Ltd ended at ₹40.49, up by ₹1.85, or 4.79%, on the BSE.
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.financetom.com All Rights Reserved