Even though federal regulations have been passed to prevent delays longer than three hours, travelers are still at the mercy of the airlines when bad weather strikes, causing delayers. Check out these tips to plan ahead for winter air travel.
- Fly nonstop if possible. Nonstop flights may be somewhat more expensive or more difficult to come across, but during the winter months, it may be worth the extra money or even the inconvenience of flying into a different airport to secure a nonstop flight.
- If you have a connection…try to find a flight with a lengthy connection in the event you experience delays that might make you miss your flight. If you have a tight connection, let your flight attendant know, since he or she may be able to make arrangements to hold your next flight, or at least get you off the plane quickly. Check the weather at the connecting cities as well as departing and destination airports. If the weather looks like it’s going to be bad at your connecting city, you might want to try to get a different flight to reroute yourself through a different city.
- Use southern connections. While there are no guarantees, try to book connecting flights through cities in the southern part of the U.S., since you decrease the likelihood of weather delays.
- Choose morning flights. Morning flights are less likely to be affected by problems at your connecting or destination airports. Also, if you do experience delays, there is a greater likelihood that you will be able to secure a different flight before the day is over.
- Be prepared for security. Take an extra 30 seconds to stow your cell phone, wallet, change and other items in your carry-on luggage before you get to security. You will reduce the likelihood something is lost, stolen or damaged.
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