A nor'easter moving through the Northeast caused flight delays and cancellations at Boston's Logan Airport, according to CBS News and Forbes, which also reported disruptions at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
In response, multiple airlines began waiving change fees for passengers affected by the storm, according to CBS News, Business Insider, CNBC and The Epoch Times.
CNBC reported that flight disruptions were minimal for Saturday as of Friday morning, suggesting the worst impacts had not yet materialized at the time of that report.
The Epoch Times described the storm as threatening weekend travel, framing the airline fee waivers as a preemptive measure ahead of the storm's fuller impact.
How each side covered it
Left
- CBS News reported flight delays and cancellations at Boston's Logan Airport during the nor'easter.
- Business Insider and CBS News both reported airlines waiving change fees as the storm hit the Northeast.
“Flights delayed and canceled at Boston's Logan Airport during nor'easter; airlines offering waivers” — CBS News
Center
- Forbes reported mass flight delays at both LaGuardia Airport and Boston's Logan Airport.
- CNBC reported airlines waived change fees ahead of the storm, noting disruptions were minimal for Saturday as of Friday morning.
“Airlines waive change fees ahead of nor'easter as flight delays trickle in” — CNBC
Right
- The Epoch Times reported airlines offering free flight changes as the storm threatened weekend travel.
“Airlines Offer Free Flight Changes as Nor'easter Threatens Weekend Travel” — The Epoch Times
Questions readers ask
What happened during the nor'easter?
A nor'easter caused flight delays and cancellations at Boston's Logan Airport and LaGuardia Airport in New York, according to CBS News and Forbes. Airlines responded by waiving change fees for affected travelers.
Which airports were affected by the storm?
Boston's Logan Airport and LaGuardia Airport in New York experienced flight delays, according to reporting from CBS News and Forbes.
Did airlines offer any relief to travelers?
Yes, airlines waived change fees for passengers affected by the nor'easter, according to CBS News, Business Insider, CNBC and The Epoch Times.
How severe were the flight disruptions?
Reports varied: CBS News and Forbes described delays and cancellations at major airports, while CNBC reported that disruptions were minimal for Saturday as of Friday morning.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- Business InsiderLeft-leaningAirlines Waive Change Fees As nor'easter Hits Northeast
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningFlights delayed and canceled at Boston's Logan Airport during nor'easter; airlines offering waivers
- CNBCCenterAirlines waive change fees ahead of nor'easter as flight delays trickle in
- ForbesCenter5 Major Airlines Issue Travel Waivers For Weekend Nor’easter—Hundreds Of Flights Delayed
- The Epoch TimesRight-leaningAirlines Offer Free Flight Changes as Nor’easter Threatens Weekend Travel