Your alarm clock just went off and you’re rushing out the door to catch your flight. You check the weather and the flying conditions are perfect where you are – it’s about to be a great day. Yet, you check your airline reservation and… your flight is delayed? Why?

Tune into our latest podcast episode, “It’s Sunny. Why is My Flight Delayed?” to discover why your flight might be delayed at your departure airport even when the weather seems fine. Plus, learn what rights you have as an airline consumer when weather is the cause of your flight delay or cancellation. 

USA Today's weather expert, Doyle Rice, provides tips for what you can do when booking your flight to avoid weather-related flight delays. And Blane Workie, Assistant General Counsel from the Department of Transportation's Office of Consumer Protection, has information about your consumer rights, airline guarantees, when to file a consumer complaint, and how the department uses that information to improve your flying experience.

While you can’t control Mother Nature, you can take steps to minimize her potential impact on your travel plans. Remember, stay informed, plan ahead, and know your rights as a consumer. Share this episode with friends, family, and colleagues so they, too, can know what to do when bad weather strikes.  

Resources

• Fly.faa.gov – Flight information from the Air Traffic Control System Command Center.
• FAQ on Weather Delays
• National Airspace System Status – View closures, ground stops, and delays.
• How to File a DOT Consumer Complaint
• DOT Airline Customer Service Dashboard