Winter Storm Fern Prompts Delta to Adjust Schedules and Extend Waivers Across Atlanta and the Northeast
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Winter Storm Fern Hits: Delta Adjusts Schedules for Atlanta and Northeast
Winter Storm Fern is intensifying, prompting Delta Air Lines to implement schedule adjustments across Atlanta and Northeast hubs like Boston and New York City. With ice accumulation forecast for Atlanta on Sunday and heavy snowfall in the Northeast starting afternoon, the airline prioritizes safety by canceling flights proactively. This allows passengers more time to replan without last-minute rushes at airports.[1][2]
Extended Waivers and Proactive Measures
Delta has extended travel waivers through Monday, January 26, covering affected regions including the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys, Nashville, and Raleigh-Durham. Customers can reschedule flights via the Delta app or website at no extra cost, with automatic rebooking to the next available itinerary. The carrier is bolstering operations by deploying reserve pilots, flight attendants, and de-icing experts from northern hubs to southern airports.[1][2][3]
Travel Tips for Smooth Journeys
Travelers should monitor flight status closely through the app or delta.com for real-time alerts via email or mobile. As the storm merges with Arctic air, moving toward the Mid-Atlantic, consider rerouting through unaffected hubs. Delta's early notifications and flexible policies minimize disruptions during this widespread weather event impacting millions.[4][6]
About the Organizations Mentioned
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading major U.S. airline operating nine hubs, with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport as its largest. It flies over 5,400 daily flights to 325 destinations across 52 countries on six continents, making it one of the world’s most extensive global networks. Delta is a founding member of the SkyTeam airline alliance, enhancing its international connectivity through partnerships with airlines such as Air France-KLM, Aeromexico, and Virgin Atlantic[1][2]. Founded in 1924, Delta is the second-oldest operating commercial airline in the U.S. and has continuously grown through strategic acquisitions, most notably the 2008 merger with Northwest Airlines, which expanded its domestic and international reach. This integration was completed in 2010, unifying operations and technology systems under the Delta brand[1]. Delta’s reputation is bolstered by its outstanding financial performance and brand value. In 2025, it reported record quarterly revenues exceeding $15 billion, demonstrating strong resilience and growth in a competitive industry. It consistently ranks highly on the Fortune 500 list (70th) and has received numerous accolades including top rankings by The Wall Street Journal, Condé Nast Traveler, and Forbes Travel Guide. Delta is also widely recognized for its innovation, leadership quality, and workplace culture, appearing on lists such as Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work, and Forbes World’s Best Employers[1][2][3][7]. Delta emphasizes sustainability, aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and actively pursues diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Its community engagement focuses on environmental stewardship, education, and wellness. Delta’s leadership philosophy centers on purpose-driven, people-first management, contributing to its top positioning on leadership and corporate responsibility rankings[4][5][6]. With a customer base of over 180 million annually, Delta serves a demographi
