US AIRWAYS CANCELS FLIGHTS DUE TO SEVERE WINTER STORM IN THE EAST
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 16, 2003 -- US Airways has canceled flights on many of its routes in the East due to a severe winter storm. US Airways is working closely with airports impacted by this weather to get runways and taxiways cleared.
All US Airways service at Washington's Ronald Reagan National and Dulles International airports, as well as Baltimore Washington International (BWI) and Richmond International airports have been canceled for the remainder of the day. Service at Philadelphia International Airport will be suspended today after 3 p.m., Eastern time. Charlotte/Douglas International Airport is temporarily closed due to icy field conditions. US Airways expects to cancel a significant number of flights tomorrow as well. Travelers also could see flights at other airports canceled or delayed due to the impact of this weather on the US Airways route network.
US Airways canceled more than 360 flights today with delays ranging from 15 minutes to two hours.
Customers traveling in areas affected by these winter conditions who cannot get to the airport or whose flights have been canceled or delayed will be permitted to rebook. For more detailed information on US Airways' weather reaccommodation policy, customers should contact US Airways reservations at 1-800-428-4322.
US Airways urges customers to check the status of flights online at usairways.com or by calling the automated customer service line at 1-800-943-5436.