Snow storm ‘Fern’ has disrupted life in many cities of America. This has had a direct impact on air travel and many flights from India to America including Dubai, Abu Dhabi have been cancelled. Emirates, Etihad and Air India have taken this decision keeping in mind the safety of passengers.
Which major flights have been cancelled?
Airlines have stopped many of their services on 25 and 26 January. Passengers going from Dubai and India are facing the most problems. You can see the details of canceled flights in the table given below:
Airline Routes Flight Numbers Emirates Dubai – New York (JFK) EK203 / EK204 Emirates Dubai – Dallas EK221 / EK222 Emirates Dubai – Washington EK231 / EK232 Air India India – New York/Newark All flights (Jan 25-26) Etihad Abu Dhabi – New York/Washington Jan 25 flights
What are the rules for refund and booking for passengers?
According to US rules, if the airline cancels the flight, passengers have the right to a full refund. This also includes baggage and seat fees.
Emirates: Passengers who were to take connecting flights have been stopped at their origin point. Passengers can check their booking by going to ‘Manage Your Booking’ or contact the agent.
Etihad: Passengers are being given the option of rebooking on another date for free or getting full refund.
In which cities is the situation the worst?
Work at many major airports on America’s East Coast has come to a halt due to snowfall. More than 11,000 flights have been cancelled.
New York (JFK and Newark) Washington Dulles Boston (Boston Logan) – The airport here may remain closed till January 27. Dallas
What should passengers do now?
If your flight is in the next 24 to 48 hours, be sure to check your airline’s website before going to the airport. The FAA has advised that severe weather conditions and de-icing operations are underway at many locations, resulting in delays.