0 Storms in the U.S. Dis-Hundreds of Flights

Delta Air Lines has canceled about 500 flights on Christmas Day. Similar steps were taken a number of other U.S. airlines because of the threat of a storm that will hit the East Coast of the country.

Morgant Durrant, a spokesman for Delta said the airline has canceled about 300 flights to and from Atlanta, and 200 flights in other cities across the United States.

Delta also has followed the steps Continental, United, and AirTran to eliminate additional costs for travelers who change their travel schedule.

According to the meteorologist, the Atlantic region and Northeast United States will experience a combination of rain, sleet, snow and rain. Those who live in the highlands will experience the worst effects.

As quoted by CNN, December 25, 2010, is still too early to tell how severe the storm will occur. It is estimated, new information will be obtained on Sunday morning, tomorrow.

According to weather forecasts on Sunday afternoon to Monday, Boston will experience heavy rainfall. New York will be showered with snow, while Philadelphia will be covered with snow between 5 to 10 centimeters. Atlanta itself will experience rain mixed with snow on Saturday afternoon until Sunday.

United Continental Holdings Inc.., the parent company of United and Continental airlines said, customers who change the schedule flight to, from, or through an area that experienced the impact of bad weather may change the day or hour flight. This change will not be charged.

For users who want to cancel flights, they can also reclaim the money they have paid.