Airlines waiving rebooking fees as Hurricane Harvey makes landfall

As South Texas awaits Hurricane Harvey's landfall, airlines are looking the other way, accommodating travelers who need to change their plans.

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American, Southwest, Frontier, Delta and United are among the major carriers that are waiving hefty change fees because of the incoming storm, Rare.us reported.

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While the details vary according to carrier, travelers are urged to contact their airline to rebook flights as soon as possible.

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