US Airport Flight Delay and Cancellation Guides

Delays look different at every airport. Snow at O'Hare, fog at San Francisco, thunderstorms in Florida, and crowded New York airspace each cause their own problems, and the main airline at each airport sets the commitments most travelers rely on. Pick your airport below for a plain-language guide.

The same federal rule applies everywhere: under the US DOT refund rule (14 CFR Part 260), if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline the rebooking and any voucher or credit, the airline must refund the fare to your original payment method. See How to request a refund in writing.

Airport guides

Guides by airline

United, American, Delta, Southwest, Frontier, JetBlue, Alaska.

Guides by situation

Flight cancelled, Missed connection, Weather delays, Refund request. Not sure where to start? Check your flight.

FAQ

Does the refund rule apply at every US airport? It applies to flights to, from, or within the US, so it covers all of these airports.

Why do airline commitments matter more than the airport? Meal, hotel, and rebooking commitments come from the airline, not the airport. Find your airline in the guides above.

What if my airport isn't listed? The same federal rule and airline commitments apply. Start with our flight cancelled guide.

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