By Travelers can expect beefed up security at airports across the country this weekend and possible delays and cancellations following a deadly shooting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Friday, January 6th.
If you have a flight booked to or from FLL today, please check https://t.co/bxPRXdzWh4 for info about flight status or changing your flight.
— JetBlue Airways (@JetBlue) January 6, 2017
For those with travel insurance, InsureMyTrip is offering the following advice:
Contact your airline
Many airlines have issues travel advisories and are providing additional support to travelers. Due to the unique set of circumstances, airlines may waive fees and provide additional assistance to passengers directly affected by the airport closing and subsequent delays.
Customers impacted at FLL needing to rebook or collect checked baggage & personal items: https://t.co/h2KV6Sse7Dhttps://t.co/AmpLTCo2XF
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) January 7, 2017
If you have a flight booked to or from FLL today, please check https://t.co/bxPRXdzWh4 for info about flight status or changing your flight.
— JetBlue Airways (@JetBlue) January 6, 2017
Contact your travel insurance provider
For those with travel insurance, contact the provider directly to get clarification on how benefits may apply.
InsureMyTrip is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide further information as it becomes available.
