Last week brought on cold temperatures and strong winds, impacting many flights. In a press release on 12/27/2022 Delta addressed the situation with a post noting that Delta teams are safely running a stable operation and “that stability is expected to remain throughout the week and through the New Year’s holiday weekend.”
On 12/27/2022 according to FlightAware only about 28% of Delta’s operation was affected, a significant improvement from the previous days. With only 36 flights cancelled and 785 flights delayed.
Delta posted in their press release your options if your travel has been affected and they are listed below:
- Automatic Rebooking: If a flight is canceled, Delta will attempt to automatically rebook affected customers on the next available flight to get customers to where they’re going and minimize delays.
- Itinerary Updates: Delta will send updates on itinerary changes directly to a mobile device or by email. To enable this communication, please provide contact information at the time of booking or add it online via My Trips.
- Self Service: Customers are encouraged to download and use the Fly Delta app or visit delta.com to check their flight status and manage their rebooking with convenient self-service options.
Customers are encouraged to check their flight status on Delta.com or the Fly Delta Mobile App. Customers can also get updates sent directly to their mobile device or by email with One-Time Flight Notification.
If your travel has been affected read here to find out your options for compensation.