Airlines, including Delta, offer travel waivers in wake of Brussels attacks

Delta Air Lines will waive rebooking penalties for ticketholders flying to or through Brussels, Amsterdam or Paris following Tuesday's terrorist attacks in Belgium.The Atlanta-based carrier is one of many global airlines to allow passengers a one-time flight change without incurring a hefty fee.

March 22, 2016 at 2:59PM
In this photo provided by Ralph Usbeck an unidentified traveller gets to his feet in a smoke filled terminal at Brussels Airport, in Brussels after explosions Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Authorities locked down the Belgian capital on Tuesday after explosions rocked the Brussels airport and subway system, killing a number of people and injuring many more. Belgium raised its terror alert to its highest level, diverting arriving planes and trains and ordering people to stay where they were. Airports a
In this photo provided by Ralph Usbeck an unidentified traveller gets to his feet in a smoke filled terminal at Brussels Airport, in Brussels after explosions Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Authorities locked down the Belgian capital on Tuesday after explosions rocked the Brussels airport and subway system, killing a number of people and injuring many more. Belgium raised its terror alert to its highest level, diverting arriving planes and trains and ordering people to stay where they were. Airports across Europe tightened security. (Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Delta Air Lines will waive rebooking penalties for ticketholders flying to or through Brussels, Amsterdam or Paris following Tuesday's attacks in Belgium.

The Atlanta-based carrier is one of many global airlines to allow passengers a one-time flight change without incurring a hefty fee. Fliers whose flights have already be cancelled are eligible for a full refund.

Delta is the largest airline at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, flying nonstop routes to Amsterdam and Paris. Flights from MSP to Brussels -- the location of the latest attacks -- require one European stopover.

To be eligible for the waiver, passengers must already have booked travel between March 22 and March 31. Travelers must reschedule their flights by Sunday and use the ticket by the end of the month.

"The thoughts and prayers of the entire Delta family are with the people of Brussels today," said Ed Bastian, incoming Delta CEO, in a statement. "As part of running a global airline, our teams are in constant contact with authorities in Brussels and were able to immediately go into action this morning on behalf of our employees and customers. We're grateful to our employees in the operation who are supporting re-accommodations and diversions."

American, United, Air Canada, Lufthansa and Brussels airlines have also announced travel waivers to affected cities.

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