Travel troubles: How to keep Irene from costing you WXXA
26.08.11
But, if you did have plans to fly somewhere, there are ways to make sure you don't lose too much cash.
Hurricane Irene has already wreaked havoc on the Bahamas, and is positioned to possibly do the same along nearly the entire Eastern Seaboard.
And the storm's approach is already impacting travel plans for many here in the Capital Region.
Nancy Shanley is the Marketing Director for AAA of Hudson Valley.
She said the phones have been ringing non-stop with travelers seeking advice about their travel plans.
Shanley said, "We did have some people on cruises rerouted around the Bahamas. Cruises are used to that this time of year, it's hurricane season, and we do warn people of that when they buy their tickets."
But, if you've got a flight booked out of Albany for anytime in the near future, there may be more options than you think.
So far Delta, United, Continental and Jet Blue are all offering 'waived change flight fees' to thousands of passengers scheduled to fly certain dates and locations.
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