Weather delays, explained
in plain English.
Which airports shut down, how to find your weather waiver before it expires, and what refund you're owed — by storm type.
Nor'easter
ExtremeThe worst storm for Northeast aviation
BOS · JFK · EWR · LGA · PHL · DCA
·Oct – Apr
Winter Storm
HighSnow, ice, and freezing rain across the Midwest and South
ORD · MDW · DTW · CVG · BNA · DFW
·Nov – Mar
Hurricane
ExtremeSoutheast and Gulf airports close 24–48h before landfall
MIA · TPA · MCO · MSY · IAH · SAV
·Jun – Nov
Fog Delays
ModerateSFO's marine layer — the most predictable disruption in U.S. aviation
SFO · OAK · SJC · LAX · SEA
·May – Sep
The thing airlines don't tell you
Even when weather causes your cancellation, you're entitled to a full cash refund — not vouchers. And most airlines quietly post weather waivers that let you rebook free of charge before a storm hits. The waiver disappears within 72 hours. Most people never find it.
Full guide: your rights when a flight is cancelled →