With Hurricane Harvey expected to make landfall near Corpus Christi, Texas, overnight and then potentially linger along the coastline for several days, airlines are offering travel waivers for flights in and out of several Texas cities.
Specific details of the waivers differ, but generally speaking, the carriers are allowing flyers going in and out of markets such as Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi over the next three to five days to change travel dates without paying a fee. Some airlines also won't charge passengers for the difference in fare. New travel dates typically must be within the next two weeks, or sooner.
United, Southwest, American, Delta, Alaska, JetBlue, Frontier, Spirit and Allegiant are all offering waivers due to Harvey. Check individual airline websites for specifics.
For example, United, which has a hub at Houston Bush airport, will waive change fees and cost differences for any travelers going through Houston, Austin, Brownsville, College Station, Corpus Cristi, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen and San Antonio in Texas as well as Lake Charles, La. The United waiver applies to those who have travel dates between Friday and next Tuesday. The rebooked flight must depart by Sept. 1. Flights must also be between the same destinations and in the same fare class.
Along with waiving change fees and fare differences, Alaska is offering customers the opportunity to cancel their trips and request a refund.