US Airlines Offer to Waive Fees Ahead of Big Winter Storm

US airlines are already announcing backup plans for passengers ahead of an expected winter storm this weekend that could be the biggest of the season and cause massive disruptions to air traffic nationwide. Delta Air Lines is offering rebooking for flights to and from 41 airports across the South and Southeast, including its main hub in Atlanta as well as Dallas, Austin, Houston, Charleston and Memphis. Passengers will be allowed to make new plans without paying a fare difference until Jan. 28, the airline said on its website. United Airlines will waive change fees and fare differences for flights impacted from 61 airports, including East Coast cities such as Boston, Newark and New York’s La Guardia. Bloomberg News Chief Correspondent for Global Aviation Siddharth Philip joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss. He speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. (Source: Bloomberg)