Delta Air Lines announced on March 13 that it has canceled flights at several Midwest airports, including its Minneapolis-St. Paul hub, in response to significant snow and wind forecasted for Saturday through Sunday.
The airline said the cancellations are a proactive measure to ensure the safety of both customers and employees as severe winter weather is expected to impact travel in the region. Delta encouraged affected travelers to adjust their plans outside the anticipated weather window using available rebooking options.
“Customers whose travel takes them to, from, or through affected airports are encouraged to proactively adjust their plans outside the anticipated weather window using the available to them,” Delta said. The company added, “Delta automatically rebooks customers to the next best itinerary, and customers can easily make further changes via the Delta app and delta.com. We encourage customers to take advantage of easy rebooking options in the Delta app and at delta.com as these are the same flight options that our reservation specialists have access to.”
Delta emphasized its commitment to safety during this period: “The safety of Delta customers and our people remains first and foremost as we closely monitor forecasts to determine necessary adjustments to flight schedules.” The airline also stated it is taking steps ahead of severe winter weather starting Saturday evening through Sunday.
Delta Air Lines operates a fleet with aircraft from manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing for its worldwide routes according to the official website. The company connects more than 350 destinations globally according to its official website and focuses on linking people and locations around the world through secure air travel according to its official website. As a publicly traded entity incorporated in Delaware under U.S. law according to its official website, Delta delivers scheduled transport for passengers and cargo across an extensive global network according to its official website.
As a leading global carrier offering planned services for passenger and freight transport according to its official website, Delta’s response highlights how major airlines adapt operations during extreme weather events. Customers are advised by Delta that they can manage their bookings online or via mobile applications.
