Tropical Storm Debby Impacts Thousands of Flights

As Tropical Storm Debby threatens to make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, bringing with it a dangerous storm surge and heavy rainfall, the effects are already being felt across the US aviation industry. While the storm is unlikely to directly impact Texas, its influence is far-reaching.

Flight Cancellations and Delays:

• According to Flight Aware, Debby has caused over 1,500 flight cancellations and 3,000 delays nationwide.
• Texas has seen around 200 cancellations and numerous delays at major airports in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
• American Airlines and JetBlue have the highest cancellation rates, with 16% of their schedules scrapped.

Rescheduling and Waivers:

Several major airlines are offering weather-related waivers, allowing impacted travelers to change their plans without penalty:

• American
• Delta Air Lines
• Frontier
• JetBlue
• Southwest Airlines
• Spirit Airlines
• United Airlines

The US Department of Transportation guarantees refunds for canceled flights. Visit your airline's website to change reservations.

Flight Tracking:

Stay informed by checking your flight status on your airport's website or FlightAware.com.