Delta Air Lines is working to restore normal operations across its major hubs after Winter Storm Fern caused significant disruptions over the weekend. Flights have resumed at key locations in Atlanta and the Northeast, with teams coordinating closely with airport authorities and Air Traffic Control to address challenges related to restarting services.
Operations at New York’s LaGuardia (LGA), John F. Kennedy International (JFK), and Boston Logan International airports are expected to resume around midday, while Atlanta, Delta’s largest hub, is seeing a stable recovery as teams manage lingering weather effects.
Delta has encouraged customers traveling during this period to check their flight status on the Delta app or delta.com before heading to the airport. The airline continues to offer flexible rebooking options at no additional cost for those needing to adjust travel plans due to delays or cancellations.
As of Sunday evening, flights in the Ohio and Tennessee Valley regions began resuming service. However, below-freezing temperatures in Atlanta and ongoing precipitation in parts of the Northeast may still affect some Monday morning flights.
The company has taken several steps in response to Winter Storm Fern. These include proactively canceling flights ahead of schedule departures, increasing staffing levels by bringing in reserve pilots and flight attendants, relocating cold-weather experts for deicing and baggage support at southern airports, and repositioning aircraft out of areas expecting frozen precipitation until conditions improve.
For affected travelers, Delta automatically rebooks passengers onto alternative itineraries where possible. Customers experiencing a cancellation who are not automatically rebooked are advised to contact Delta through airport representatives or via phone or messaging options within the app. Those facing significant delays—three hours or more domestically or six hours internationally—are eligible for full refunds if they choose not to fly.
If a flight is canceled and a customer opts not to take a rebooked itinerary, Delta will issue an automatic refund after a 24-hour waiting period. In accordance with Department of Transportation requirements, refunds are also issued automatically if rebooking is not possible and no alternative arrangements have been made with the customer.
Delta’s efforts also include sending updates directly via mobile devices or email for customers who sign up through delta.com or the app. The airline aims to provide as much advance notice as possible regarding changes due to weather-related schedule adjustments.
