Stranded by Winter Weather? Here’s What Airlines Owe You

Stranded by Winter Weather? Here’s What Airlines Owe You
Fresh snow blows through an intersection in Lowville, N.Y., on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Cara Anna/AP Photo
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Winter weather can upend even the best-laid travel plans, but one less thing to worry about is losing money if your flight is canceled: U.S. airlines are required to provide refunds.

A monster storm started to wreak havoc Saturday across parts of the country, with some areas already experiencing power outages. Forecasters warned that catastrophic damage, especially in areas pounded by ice, could rival that of a hurricane.