What are Disney's cancellation policies as Idalia approaches Florida?
Welcome back from severe weather to staff shortages to just outdated computer systems. We've seen anything can cause delays and cancelations at the airport. Remember what happened over the holidays? Thousands of flights canceled millions of you stuck. But we're learning from it here to show us what to do and how to get your money back. That's huge from the airlines. Kristen powers from our powerhouse hurst T. V station W. T. ***. In Pittsburgh is here. Thanks for being here. All right. So the savings and the help starts before you even bow. Yeah. So if you want to avoid delays or cancelations, pro tip is going to be book the earliest flight you can travel app. Hopper actually says any flight booked before nine a.m. So if you're flying out after nine AM twice as likely to get delayed or canceled. So you don't want that because the weather rolls in later plus the later you are in the day, the less options they have to get you out that day. Yeah, exactly. All right. So, what happens if you're at the airport and your flight is canceled? Yeah. So the biggest thing is going to be too much task. You find out your flight, you get that alert that it's delayed or canceled. Head to the line to talk to the ticket agent in order to re book that. But while you're standing in line actually call them, call the airline as you're waiting there, it's first come first serve. So whoever you get *** hold of first, that's going to be key. So don't do one or the other and by the way also be on your app I guess right on your app. Most airlines now have an app. Sometimes you can even re book on the app or at *** kiosk at the airport, you don't even need to talk to anyone. And the D. O. T. The Department of Transportation actually has *** website right where you can actually check to see what they owe you. Yeah, take *** look at your screen. So I want to show you this, this is *** dashboard created by the Department of Transportation. It is transportation dot gov. You can go there and search by airline to see what they're going to do for you. If your flight gets canceled. For example getting you *** hotel, giving you *** food voucher or even letting you rebooked on another airline, it lays it out beautifully for you. So even before you book you can say, hey what airline do I think I want to travel with God. And so how do you get *** refund? What's the best way to get *** refund from these airlines? And by the way, if they lose your bags more specifically. So I know *** lot of you have that question, if they lose my bag, how do I get my money? Yeah, it happens to *** lot of people you get to your destination and then your bag is not there. So you're going to want to file *** missing bag claim that is going to be with the airline. And then if you have to buy anything during that time, you don't have your bags necessities. You're gonna want to keep your receipts *** lot of airlines, for example, Delta will give you $50 for the first five days. So $50 *** day for any necessities. Of course you have to up from that money. Another tip. If the airline, you know being difficult, not going to help you out there. If you booked with, if you booked with your credit card, they can also give you some money back just depending on what your credit card is and who you booked with. All right. I love that. Charge them for necessities. Kristen powers and w ta thanks so much.
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What are Disney's cancellation policies as Idalia approaches Florida?
As Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida, many people are wondering what it means for their tickets to Disney World.Video above: What to do if your flight is delayed or canceledHurricane Idalia is expected to hit landfall as a category 3 hurricane along the Gulf Coast on Wednesday.Disney World has announced that visitors can cancel or reschedule their trip within seven days of the hurricane warning and will not have to pay any fees. Watch live continuous coverage of Hurricane Idalia in the video above. Want to watch on your Smart TV? Download the Very Local app for live coverage.However, Disney World will only accept those cancelations or reschedules for customers who booked their tickets through Disney World. Those who booked through a third-party site will have to reach out to them regarding cancellations or rescheduling. It is very unlikely that Disney World will close due to the hurricane. During major storms, the park typically stays open. However, some rides may be closed as weather permits. The last time Disney World closed was due to Hurricane Ian in 2022.
As Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida, many people are wondering what it means for their tickets to Disney World.
Video above: What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled
Hurricane Idalia is expected to hit landfall as a category 3 hurricane along the Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
Disney World has announced that visitors can cancel or reschedule their trip within seven days of the hurricane warning and will not have to pay any fees.
Watch live continuous coverage of Hurricane Idalia in the video above. Want to watch on your Smart TV? Download the Very Local app for live coverage.
However, Disney World will only accept those cancelations or reschedules for customers who booked their tickets through Disney World. Those who booked through a third-party site will have to reach out to them regarding cancellations or rescheduling.
It is very unlikely that Disney World will close due to the hurricane. During major storms, the park typically stays open. However, some rides may be closed as weather permits.
The last time Disney World closed was due to Hurricane Ian in 2022.