Chicago Snow Storm; Rebook Flights Now With No Penalty

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CBS2 Chicago is reporting that American and United, O'Hare's biggest carriers, are urging people to rebook flights in and out of Chicago. "Because of the weather both American and United are allowing passengers to rebook their flights without penalty, and some have already taken advantage of that.

CBS2 Chicago is reporting that American and United, O’Hare’s biggest carriers, are urging people to rebook flights in and out of Chicago. “Because of the weather both American and United are allowing passengers to rebook their flights without penalty, and some have already taken advantage of that.

Inbound flights are being affected by the approaching bad weather. American Airlines canceled hundreds of flights in and out of Dallas/Ft. Worth Thursday and no flights have taken off or come into St. Louis since about 10 a.m. Thursday.”

“Why bring people out in a snowstorm for a flight we may or may not be able to operate?” and American Airlines spokesperson said.

Rebook! —MEGHANN MARCO

United And American Airlines Cancel Many Flights [CBS 2 Chicago]

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