Airlines extend travel waivers due to LA wildfires

Wildfire Impact on Airlines - American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and other carriers have waived fees for flight changes for travelers booked to Los Angeles due to power outages, water shortages, and damage to over 10,000 homes and structures [3] - American Airlines allows rebooking without change fees or fare differences for flights to or from Hollywood Burbank Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Ontario International Airport, and John Wayne Airport until January 20 [4] - Southwest Airlines permits rebooking within 14 days of original travel dates without additional charges and allows changes to other California cities such as Palm Springs, Santa Barbara, and San Diego [5] Delta Air Lines Sales Impact - Delta Air Lines has seen a decline in sales for flights to Los Angeles, one of its busiest hubs, due to the wildfires, though the impact is not expected to be significant to the quarter [5][6] - Delta's president noted that while there is a decline in sales, there is no wholesale reduction or uptick in cancellations, and demand often increases after natural disasters due to rebuilding efforts [6][7]