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American, United and JetBlue waive change fees as nor’easter threatens Northeast travel

A strengthening Atlantic nor’easter is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to the Northeast, with New England particularly exposed through the weekend. American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways are waiving change fees on some regional flights, while disruptions remained limited as of Friday morning.

Discovered 2026-09-25T06:05:51.360223-07:00 | 2026-09-25T06:05:51.360223-07:00

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Severe-weather waivers give passengers flexibility while airlines manage potential cancellations, rerouting and schedule changes across Northeast markets.
The storm’s expected combination of high winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding creates operational risks for airlines and airports, although reported disruptions remained limited as of Friday morning.

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