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Airlines adjust rebooking policies after New Orleans attack
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Following the tragic events in New Orleans on January 1, 2025, several airlines have announced adjustments to their rebooking policies for passengers affected by the incident. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines were quick to respond, offering waivers for change fees and fare differences, with United Airlines joining shortly after.

On New Year's Day at approximately 03:15, a pickup truck drove into crowds on Bourbon Street during celebrations, resulting in 15 fatalities and injuring at least 35 people.

Delta Air Lines has announced that passengers can change their flights without incurring change fees or fare differences if tickets were issued on or before January 1, 2025. The rebooked flights must depart by January 6, 2025. If travel cannot be completed by this date, customers may cancel their reservations and use the ticket value towards future travel within a year of the original issue date.

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Southwest Airlines is extending similar flexibility for travelers booked between January 1 and January 3, 2025. Eligible passengers can rebook or fly standby without additional fees within two weeks of their original travel dates.

United Airlines offers a waiver for tickets purchased by December 31, 2024, allowing changes without fees for travel between January 1 and January 3, provided the new booking departs by January 6.

The presence of these airlines is significant at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Southwest commands a market share of 35%, Delta holds a share of 17%, while United has a market share of 13%.

Southwest connects New Orleans to over twenty destinations across North America and Central America. Delta links the city with its major hubs throughout the US. Last year’s busiest routes from this airport included Atlanta (687,000 passengers) and Dallas/Fort Worth (396,000 passengers).

The increased flexibility offered by these airlines is expected to assist those needing to alter travel plans following the attack.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport stands just above sea level at four-and-a-half feet and was named after jazz legend Louis Armstrong in celebration of his centennial in 2001.

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