More than two dozen flights in and out of Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers were canceled on Tuesday, February 24, as the northeastern United States began to emerge from a severe snowstorm, FlightAware reports.
The snowstorm canceled more than 2,000 U.S. flights on Tuesday, disrupting most in and around New York, Boston and Philadelphia.
Florida airports had 114 flights delayed and about 385 canceled, mostly in Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Tampa.
The winter storm caused at least 90 flight cancellations and 15 delays across RSW on Monday, February 23.
Airlines including American, Delta, JetBlue, Southwest and United are waiving change fees and fare differences for those who planned to travel to the hardest-hit areas but now need to change their plans.
Here’s what you need to know:
How many flights in and out of the United States were delayed or canceled on Tuesday, February 24?
According to FlightAware.com, which provides real-time flight information, as of 7:30 a.m. on February 24, the following flight delays and cancellations have been reported within, in and out of the United States:
Flight cancellations, delays today at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, Florida
According to FlightAware, flight cancellations and delays at RSW as of 10am on February 23:
How many delays and cancellations are reported at Florida airports?
Below are details by airport as of approximately 7:30 a.m. on February 24. Click on the airport name to view detailed flight information and updated flight numbers throughout the day.
How do I check if my flight is cancelled?
Don’t wait until you get to the airport to check your flight. From now on, monitor your flights early and often, as flight cancellations will increase as weather conditions worsen.
Download the airline’s mobile app and turn on push and text notifications to get alerts about your flights. Some apps have a “Where is my plane?” feature that allows you to see if the plane scheduled to operate your flight has arrived, been delayed en route, or has not yet departed from the previous airport. This can be an early sign of trouble.
What should you do if your flight is delayed or canceled? Latest information on rebooking, refunds
Going founder Scott Keyes says if your flight is canceled, use the airline’s mobile app to rebook as soon as possible. If you need to talk to someone, Case recommends calling one of the airline’s international lines.
“The best thing travelers can do is be as proactive as possible and switch to a new flight,” Case told USA TODAY. “When a flight is canceled, suddenly hundreds of passengers need new itineraries. There may only be a few seats left on the best flights, and it’s a first-come, first-served effort.”
If your flight is canceled for any reason and you choose not to travel on the alternative itinerary offered by the airline, you are entitled to a full refund. The same goes for “significant” delays or changes.
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This article originally appeared in the Fort Myers News-Press: RSW Airport flights canceled today after Northeastern snowstorm
