FAA Air Travel Restrictions and Flight Refunds
Several major airlines have introduced more flexible options for rebooking delayed or canceled flights due to new FAA restrictions expected to intensify through the weekend.
Impact on Boston's Logan Airport
Boston's Logan Airport is among 40 U.S. airports that may see reduced flights to help ensure the safety of the national airspace, according to the Massachusetts Port Authority. These restrictions announced by the FAA are set to start on Friday.
A Massport representative said they were waiting for details from the FAA on which flights will be affected but had already noticed some delays on Thursday evening. The agency expects disruptions and advises passengers to verify their flight status before heading to the airport.
Airline Policies on Changes and Refunds
- Delta: Customers traveling to, from, or through affected markets during this period can change, cancel, or refund their flights—including Delta Main Basic fares—without fees or penalties.
- United: Any customer flying during this time may request a refund if they choose not to travel, even if their flight is not impacted. This policy includes non-refundable tickets and basic economy fares.
- JetBlue: The airline will waive change fees and any fare differences for customers traveling Thursday through Monday to and from Boston.
"Delta says customers traveling to, from or through the impacted markets during the impacted travel period can change, cancel or refund their flights, including Delta Main Basic fares, without penalty during this travel period."
"United says any customer traveling during this period is eligible for a refund if they do not wish to fly - even if their flight isn't impacted. That includes non-refundable tickets and those customers with basic economy tickets."
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Author’s Summary
Airlines are offering flexible refunds and rebooking options due to FAA restrictions causing delays at major airports like Boston Logan.