United and Continental Airlines Suspend Flight Operations Due to Hurricane Irene
United Airlines and Continental Airlines are taking preemptive measures to ensure the safety of their passengers and employees by suspending flight operations at several airports in the Northeast region in anticipation of severe weather conditions caused by Hurricane Irene. The airlines plan to suspend operations at several major airports, including Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport, starting on Saturday, August 27. The suspension also applies to regional service, including flights operated as United Express, Continental Express, and Continental Connection.
Key Takeaways:
- United and Continental Airlines will suspend flight operations at several major airports in the Northeast region, including Newark Liberty International Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, and LaGuardia Airport, starting on Saturday, August 27.
- The airlines plan to suspend regional service, including flights operated as United Express, Continental Express, and Continental Connection, at these airports.
- Approximately 2,300 flights have been pre-canceled for August 27 and August 28 due to the approach of Hurricane Irene.
- Customers on flights to, from, or through the affected areas through August 30 may reschedule their itinerary with a one-time date or time change, and the airlines will waive change fees.
- Customers may request a refund in the original form of payment for canceled flights.
- Complete details and eligible travel dates are available at united.com and continental.com.
- Customers may also change their travel plans by calling United Reservations at 800-UNITED-1 or Continental Reservations at 800-525-0280 or their travel agent.
Statistics:
- Approximately 2,300 flights pre-canceled for August 27 and August 28.
- Affected airports include:
+ Newark Liberty International Airport
+ John F. Kennedy International Airport
+ LaGuardia Airport
+ Raleigh-Durham International Airport
+ Richmond International Airport
+ Norfolk International Airport
- Airports where operations will be suspended on Sunday, August 28:
+ White Plains Airport
+ Boston Logan International Airport
+ Bradley International Airport
+ T.F. Green Airport
+ Portland International Jetport
+ Manchester-Boston Regional Airport
+ Albany International Airport
Sources:
- "United Airlines and Continental Airlines Issue Travel Advisory for Hurricane Irene", United Airlines News Release, August 26