Will Atlanta's airport shut down due to the ice storm?

In a worst-case scenario, travel at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport could be shut down for days due to the ice storm.

Which airlines are waiving fees for the winter storm?

Delta, American Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Spirit, Southwest, and United Airlines are among those waiving change fees for affected flights.

What is the current weather alert for Atlanta counties?

Fulton and Clayton Counties, home to parts of the Atlanta airport, are under a Winter Storm Watch issued by the National Weather Service.

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Atlanta Braces for Historic Ice Storm

23 Jan

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Summary

A major ice storm poses a risk to Atlanta this weekend.
Widespread power outages and travel disruptions are likely.
Airlines are waiving fees for flight changes due to the storm.

The southeastern United States is preparing for a potentially historic winter storm this weekend. Rain combined with freezing temperatures could lead to significant ice accumulation across the South, including in Atlanta.

Forecasters express concern that Atlanta could face a major ice storm, potentially shutting down travel at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for days. Widespread power outages are anticipated due to ice on power lines and tree limbs, with major highway disruptions also expected.

Several airlines, including Delta, American Airlines, Frontier, JetBlue, Spirit, Southwest, and United, have issued travel waivers. These waivers allow passengers to change their flights without fees if traveling to or from affected airports between January 24 and January 27. Many flights for Friday and Saturday passing through Atlanta have already been canceled.