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A severe arctic storm could threaten holiday travel across the U.S.

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An airline passenger walks between ride share vehicles after arriving at Chicago's Midway Airport just days before a major winter storm Tuesday, Dec. 20, in Chicago. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP hide caption

An airline passenger walks between ride share vehicles after arriving at Chicago's Midway Airport just days before a major winter storm Tuesday, Dec. 20, in Chicago.

Millions of Americans may want to reconsider their holiday travel plans, as bitter cold, biting wind and heavy snow are expected across the U.S. this week, imposing treacherous conditions just days before Christmas.

A bulletin from the National Weather Service (NWS) says a "strong arctic high pressure system," was sweeping down from Canada on Tuesday and appears poised to march towards the Great Plains, the Midwest and onto the Southeast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, bringing life-threatening blizzard conditions and cold weather systems across 17 states.

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Heavy snowfall and limited visibility caused Vancouver International Airport to temporarily shut down Tuesday, stranding scores of passengers. That could be a sign of things to come for holiday travelers in the U.S., as the frigid weather system moves across the country this week.

A man clears a driveway after a snow storm passed through northern Minnesota last week. Forecasters say another big storm is expected to hit the region this week. Holden Law/AP hide caption

A man clears a driveway after a snow storm passed through northern Minnesota last week. Forecasters say another big storm is expected to hit the region this week.

At least 250 flights into and out of the Seattle-Tacoma airport were cancelled Tuesday as heavy snow fell there, according to the tracking site Flight Aware. The Cascade Mountains in Washington state were seeing the heaviest snowfall on Tuesday, but nearby lowlands in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming could see a foot of snow, according to the NWS. The region could see another blast of snow and ice on Thursday.

The incoming arctic front will then cross over the northern Rockies, Great Basin and Northern Plains regions, sending temperatures plummeting as low as minus 30 degrees, with winds gusting at up to 60 mph.

Snow is likely to move into parts of Nebraska, Kansas, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin on Wednesday. By Thursday, blizzard conditions could hit the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes regions, including Chicago, potentially causing significant flight delays and cancellation at O'Hare International Airport, one of the nation's biggest airline hubs. The major travel hub cities of Denver, Salt Lake City and Minneapolis are expected to be impacted, too.

For the eastern U.S., heavy rain on Tuesday and Wednesday could result in snow or sleet in the Appalachian states on Thursday.

The National Weather Service temperature map for Tuesday. NWS hide caption

By Friday, temperatures could hit the season's lowest in what is only the first week of winter. Even northern Florida cities like Jacksonville and Tallahassee could see a chill as low as 20 F on Christmas Eve.

Most major airlines, including United, American, Delta, JetBlue and Southwest, are offering to waive change fees and fare differences for those wanting to change flights so they can travel before or after the storm, within small rebooking windows.

"That allows travelers who have tickets now and throughout the holiday week to take a look and reconsider," says Kathleen Bangs, spokesperson of the tracking site FlightAware.com. "Reconsider what day you want to go on, maybe reconsider the route if you have a connecting city, and reconsider possibly just changing that ticket to later on in the week or even banking that ticket for later use."

Her advice to all travelers this time of year:

" You really need to have a backup plan" Bangs says. "And that could mean anything from a secondary ticket on a different airline that leaves later in the day or perhaps the next morning. It means a reroute through another city where perhaps you get within a couple hundred miles of your destination and then you rent a car or you take a train."

Bangs says that in this weather there's a chance any flight could be canceled at any time, and it may be difficult to get a hold of a representative from an airline.

AAA says of the 113 million Americans traveling this holiday season, more than 90% of them will be driving. And with forecasts calling for blowing and drifting snow, as well as whiteout conditions in some parts, they should proceed with extreme caution, forecasters say.

"Low visibility will create even more dangerous travel conditions on top of snow covered roadways," the NWS says. "Additionally, the strong winds could lead to potential power outages from the Midwest to the Northeast."

"It is imperative that travelers check the latest forecast before venturing out."

Buffalo Bills fans braved chilly temperatures to sit in snow-covered seats during an NFL game in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Saturday. Adrian Kraus/AP hide caption

Buffalo Bills fans braved chilly temperatures to sit in snow-covered seats during an NFL game in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Saturday.

An outage that left 180,000 without power across New England over the weekend was resolved by Monday, but the Associated Press reported that attempts to bring extra utility workers into the state ahead of this week's storm were stymied by slick roads.

Heavy snow has left thousands without power in New England and New York

Police across New England also said they responded to hundreds of crashes and stranded vehicles, according to local media reports.

Frostbite is another risk for those trying to brave the cold, the NWS says. Subzero temperatures in some parts of the U.S. this week could lead to frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Those venturing outside should dress in layers, cover their skin and change into dry clothing as soon as possible. But, experts say, the best prevention by far is simply to stay indoors.

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Ground stops lifted at O'Hare, Midway as severe weather sweeps through Chicago area

As of tuesday afternoon, chicago o'hare international airport had canceled more than 70 flights, by nbc chicago staff • published may 7, 2024 • updated on may 7, 2024 at 4:57 pm.

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Earlier ground stops at both O'Hare and Midway International Airports have been lifted after severe thunderstorms made their way through the Chicago area.

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Strong to severe storms with damaging winds, heavy rain and hail remain possible later on Tuesday in the Chicago area, with a tornado watch in effect until 8 p.m.

Around 9 a.m., both Chicago O'Hare and Midway International Airports had issued alerts due to thunderstorms, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. At O'Hare, a ground delay was issued through 9:45 a.m. At Midway, a ground stop was issued but lifted around 9:15 a.m.

As of 1:30 p.m. 72 O'Hare flights had been canceled, with average delays close to an hour, according to FlyChicago.com .

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Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued in several counties, with a tornado warning also issued in McHenry County amid an outbreak of severe weather.

The storms were causing gusty winds and large hail, leading to ground stops at both airports.

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Between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., much of the Chicago area will be under a "marginal" risk of severe weather, the National Weather Service said, which ranks as level one of five. However, parts of Kankakee, Cook and Will Counties in Illinois and parts of Northwest Indiana will be at a "slight" risk of severe weather, which ranks as level two of five.

Two rounds of storms are expected today. The first round will contain a line of storms with gusty winds to 40 mph. After a break with isolated showers late morning, scattered severe storms are possible mid-afternoon. Damaging winds/hail and brief tornadoes are possible. pic.twitter.com/hVXKaylOSI — NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) May 7, 2024

According to Roman, high temperatures Tuesday were expected in the mid 70s.

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While much of Wednesday was expected to remain dry, the active weather pattern could continue Wednesday afternoon and evening, Roman said.

According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday's storms also have the potential to turn strong or severe.

Active spring weather pattern continues, with rounds of thunderstorms today through Wednesday night. Some of these storms could be severe this afternoon, and again late Wednesday into Wednesday night. Otherwise, it will remain warm into mid-week, before cooling late in the week. pic.twitter.com/WNoD6Fg0jH — NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) May 7, 2024

Temperatures Wednesday will see a wider range, with highs in the low 70s to low 80s, the NWS said.

Thursday, more rain chances return, forecast models show. Cooler temperatures are set to end the week, Roman said.

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Dubai: Dubai's flagship airline, Emirates, issued a travel advisory on Wednesday ahead of the inclement weather conditions expected to hit the UAE on Thursday, May 2. Emirates has advised passengers with travel plans on Thursday to arrive early at the airport, as they can expect road delays.

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"Heavy thunderstorms are forecast in Dubai on May 2. If you’re traveling to Dubai International Airport, you may experience road delays," said an airline spokesperson.

"We recommend adding extra travel time to reach the airport and using Dubai Metro where possible," the airline added. The UAE's National Center of Meteorology has stated that the current weather conditions are less severe than previously anticipated.

From Tuesday to Wednesday, the country is expected to experience the formation of local cumulus clouds, which may bring daytime rain and small hail to the eastern regions, extending to some interior and western areas. From April 16th to 23rd, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and airline operations were severely impacted after the UAE witnessed the heaviest rains in 75 years.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark already is one of the WNBA's most recognizable players.

So when she made her first road trip last week, the league's top overall draft pick had to adapt. Instead of loading her bag directly onto a plane and boarding, Clark found herself traversing the same lines and waits as everyone else at the Dallas airport — just like most of the league's players.

It's a hassle she wouldn't mind avoiding on future trips and now league commissioner Cathy Engelbert is working on a solution.

One day after Engelbert told a group of sports editors that she's trying to find regular charter flights for all 12 WNBA teams, Clark and her new teammates embraced the move.

"I think you just have to be aware of where you are," Clark said after Wednesday's practice. "You travel with security, which is nice. It's just different from college where you put your bag on the plane, hop on the plane and then you're off. But like (here) you're waiting at baggage claim, you've got to go through the normal security with everybody else. For me, it was my first time doing it. It wasn't terrible. I just went about my business and kept my head down."

Clark went on to score 21 points in her pro debut , a 79-76 loss.

But her star power has only fueled a debate that took center stage last season when Phoenix Suns star Brittney Griner was confronted by a man who started asking questions as she walked through an airport. The incident became so heated that the man was tackled and law enforcement was called.

League officials called the man's actions "inappropriate" and "unfortunate."

It spurred a leaguewide debate over player safety with some veteran stars asking that league officials do more, including charter flights. And now, with one of the most heralded rookie classes entering the league, Engelbert wants to take action even if she doesn't have a defined timetable for when it could happen.

Fever coach Christie Sides also remembered sleeping in an airport while working with the Chicago Sky because of several delays before the flight was eventually canceled. She said the team took a 6 a.m. flight and played later that night.

For those reasons, it can't start soon enough for those who have been around the league for years — or for Clark, who has been driving WNBA ticket sales upward after spending her last two seasons at Iowa driving a substantial increase in television ratings.

"I'm thankful at whatever point that happens, that would be great for us. It will make recovery easier, it will make travel easier," Clark said. "It just makes life a lot easier for a lot of people, but also it's just something a lot of people have deserved for years and years."

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CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Department of Transportation is making some new rules they hope will hold airlines more accountable.

More than 212 million Americans plan to take a summer vacation this year, according to travel experts at The Vacationer.

Half of those travelers will head to the airport before stepping on sandy beaches.

From canceled flights to lost luggage, countless travelers have experienced a travel horror story.

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff says it is no secret airline travel is not what it used to be.

“We no longer enjoy travel; We endure it and it’s almost a reality show of ‘how much can these people take on their journey to San Diego?’” Ratliff explains.

Passengers should soon see welcome improvements over the next few months thanks to some recent Department of Transportation rule changes.

“Right now, I think we’re kind of held captive,” says traveler Salina Messman. “I mean, if you’re delayed or you’re sitting on the tarmac for more than an hour, there’s absolutely nothing you can do.”

Among the new rule changes:

• Passengers will now be automatically entitled to a refund in the original form of payment for flights that are canceled or delayed more than three hours domestically or six hours internationally.
• You do not have to accept a travel voucher.
• That is if the bag is not delivered within 12 hours of a domestic flight arriving, or 15 to 30 hours internationally, depending on the length of the flight.
• You can get your money back on any extra services you paid for, like WiFi or seat selection, which weren’t provided.

Passengers at CVG say the rules help to level the playing field.

“I think it’s fair for the most part,” said Hunter Abramson. “That’s the least they can do for people missing their plans and missing flights.”

If an airline loses your bag, you are also entitled to compensation.

The federal government requires airlines to pay up to $3,800 for its contents on domestic flights.

“Putting a copy of your itinerary inside the bag right before you close it on your checked luggage will help the airline so that if all the tags come off, they can open up the bag and see who it belongs to, where you’re at, and then they can begin the process of reuniting you and the bag,” Ratliff explains.

If you want to take it even further, Ratliff says some tech-savvy travelers use Apple AirTags to track their baggage location.

An easy option that could lead to a less stressful and more enjoyable summer vacation.

The new rules will be rolled out over the next several months.

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Airfares will likely be cheaper this summer — unless you're flying abroad

By Khristopher J. Brooks

May 9, 2023 / 6:05 PM EDT / MoneyWatch

Americans planning to take to the skies this summer can expect lower prices on domestic flights but pricier fares for international trips, according to travel booking app Hopper. 

The average ticket price for a flight within the U.S. will be $306, down from $376 last summer, while peaking at about $349 around the July 4 holiday, Hopper  forecast . By comparison, a ticket overseas will cost between $1,000 and $2,000 because more Americans are itching to visit foreign destinations like Rome, Seoul and Istanbul, Hopper said. 

"Many people who couldn't travel during the pandemic decided that is the one thing they really wanted to do when lockdowns ended," Clint Henderson, managing editor at travel news website The Points Guy, told CBS MoneyWatch. "People have been saving their travel dollars — and points and miles — for several years, and they are ready to spend on seeing new places. Some folks haven't seen their families in several years and they are traveling now, too."

Much pricier to fly overseas

Airfares on international flights are projected to hit their highest level since 2019, before the pandemic grounded most vacation travel, Hopper said. Tickets to Europe and Asia alone have jumped $300 compared to last summer. 

The average ticket to Europe will cost around $1,100 each, up sharply from $861 in 2019, while average prices to Asia will top $1,800 per ticket, up from $1,121 in 2019, according to Hopper. The average air ticket to Africa or the Middle East will cost around $1,454, up from $1,236 in 2019, and a trip to Australia and surrounding nations is expected to average $1,709, up from $1,128 in 2019, the app predicts.

Three reasons explain it's getting more expensive to fly overseas, said Hopper economist Hayley Berg. First, the cost of jet fuel has jumped since the pandemic, with airlines passing along some of the added cost to travelers. The cost of jet fuel this month is about $91 a barrel, compared to $15 a barrel in May 2020, according to International Air Transport Association data .

"Though fuel costs have improved considerably in the last 15 months, prices remain the highest they've been since late 2014," Berg said in a statement. "Higher fuel costs will continue to put upward pressure on airfares, especially on expensive long haul international routes."

Airlines also haven't increased seat capacity on planes despite rising demand, further pushing up prices. Finally, Berg said Americans are aching to fly overseas because 2023 marks the first full summer that international destinations will have lifted their pandemic protocols. 

Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. He previously worked as a reporter for the Omaha World-Herald, Newsday and the Florida Times-Union. His reporting primarily focuses on the U.S. housing market, the business of sports and bankruptcy.

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