What to do when winter weather cancels flights

WASHINGTON — Fast action when flights are cancelled can make the difference
between having a happy holiday and perhaps sleeping on an airport floor.

Keeping up with social media could prove helpful:

More cancelled-flight tips from AAA Mid-Atlantic include:

  • Call airline reservations immediately, even while racing for the ticket
    counter.

  • Try contacting airlines for help using social media.
  • Download the airline’s mobile app.
  • Carry a written list of important phone numbers.
  • Put phone chargers and medications in carry-on luggage.
  • Include a cellphone number when making reservations in order to receive
    text alerts.

  • Be aware of alternative transportation options.

Unforeseen circumstances of all sorts also can cause people to miss flights.
AAA Travel recommends buying trip cancellation insurance — although that
usually only provides refunds if someone is sick or has a death in the
immediate family.

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