Delta evaluating safety, operations at airports affected by Ida

Delta teams on Monday continue to evaluate the safety and operational conditions of airports affected by Ida in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Decisions to safely resume flying on Tuesday will be made in concert with all aviation stakeholders and local officials.

A travel waiver has been extended for customers with booked travel through Sept. 3 for additional flexibility with their travel plans. Fares caps are in place through Sept. 3 at select airports in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

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. 

3 p.m. ET Aug. 29

As of Sunday afternoon, Hurricane Ida has made landfall in Louisiana and the airline has cancelled approximately 85 Mainline and Delta Connection flights in total over the weekend. The Meteorology team in Delta’s Operation and Customer Center will continue to monitor the storm and make tactical adjustments as needed. A travel waiver was issued Friday morning to provide customers flexibility with their travel plans.

Customers are encouraged to check their flight status on Delta.com or the Fly Delta mobile app. Customers can also get updates sent directly

11 a.m. ET Aug. 28 

Delta has proactively canceled approximately 75 Mainline and Delta Connection flights for travel through Louisiana stations - New Orleans (MSY), Baton Rouge (BTR), Gulfport (GPT) and Lafayette (LFT) – from Saturday evening until Monday morning as Hurricane Ida is expected to make landfall along the northern Gulf coast on Sunday.

The Meteorology team in Delta’s Operation and Customer Center will continue to monitor the storm and make tactical adjustments as needed. 

A travel waiver was issued Friday morning to provide customers flexibility with their travel plans.

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. 

9:15 a.m. ET Aug. 27

Where: 

• Louisiana: Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, New Orleans, Monroe
• Mississippi: Columbus, Gulfport/Biloxi, Jackson
• Alabama: Mobile

When: Aug. 29-31, 2021 

Due to the forecasted path of Tropical Storm Ida, Delta has issued a travel waiver for those who may be impacted, effective Aug. 29-31, 2021. With this, the fare difference for customers will be waived when rebooked travel in the same cabin occurs on or before Sept. 4, 2021. 

Delta has also capped fares for customers transiting select airports in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama through Aug. 31.

The Meteorology team in Delta’s Operation and Customer Center will continue to monitor the storm and make tactical adjustments as needed. 

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. 

Learn more about Delta weather waivers.