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Security at the nations' airports has been intensified
as a result of what's being called the "London liquid-bomb
plot," leaving many travelers uncertain at best and stranded
at worst.
This event has created major delays, particularly
at international airports, and airlines are making various schedule
changes that have greatly impacted customers' trips.
Airline changes
Many customers are tempted to just cancel their flights, but travel
expert Edward Hasbrouck warns that this won't accomplish a thing.
"It reduces the chances that you will be protected by the airline if they're making changes," Hasbrouck says.
Most major airline companies are trying to make up
for the inconveniences by temporarily changing ticket fees and baggage
policies for affected passengers.
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American Airlines
Excess baggage fees are waived through Aug. 17, 2006, for those
American Airlines passengers who need to check their carry-on bags
due to new restrictions, up to a maximum of two excess pieces, and
for customers arriving at connections in the United Kingdom or who
are departing from the UK. No fee will apply for changes made before
Sept. 1, 2006, for customers with tickets issued no later than Aug.
9, 2006, to, from and through the UK. The airline is giving
customers additional options.
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Delta Air
Lines
Delta customers traveling Aug. 10 to Sept. 1, 2006, to, from or
through the UK can change their tickets once without penalty or
additional fees if the change was made by Aug. 13, 2006. During
the August-to-September period, customers can fly on different dates
without penalty, and if their flights were canceled, they can ask
for refunds. But if a customer decides to change the origin and/or
destination, the fare may be increased.
Northwest
Airlines
Northwest Airlines will waive the normal change fees if you're traveling
to, from or through the United Kingdom between Aug. 10, 2006, and
Aug. 20, 2006. If tickets are rebooked by Oct. 31, 2006, customers
may postpone their travel for up to one year from the date their
tickets were issued.
United
Airlines
United has revised its ticket policy for customers who purchased
their tickets on or before Aug. 10, and are traveling until Sept.
1 to, from or through London and all other United Kingdom airports.
It has waived rules and restrictions regarding standard change fees,
advance purchase, day or time applications, blackouts and minimum
or maximum stay requirements for those customers who are currently
en route, just as long as the origin and destination cities remain
the same.
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