Why are flights delayed at Sky Harbor again today? What travelers need to know

Hurricane Beryl continued to disrupt flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Tuesday, July 9, a day after the storm wreaked havoc in Texas and killed at least eight people.

As of 10 a.m. Tuesday, the flight tracking website FlightAware reported seven canceled flights and 85 delayed flights in Phoenix. Five of the seven canceled flights were out of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Airlines issued travel advisories for Hurricane Beryl that allow affected travelers to change their trips without paying change fees or a fare difference, with refunds also available. Here's what travelers should know.

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How many flights did Hurricane Beryl cancel?

In addition to Tuesday's delays and cancellations, FlightAware reported 44 canceled and 302 delayed flights Monday, July 8 at Sky Harbor, most of which involved George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Thousands of flights were disrupted nationwide out of Houston's airports because of the storm on Monday.

Houston Airports, which manages Bush and Hobby airports, said operations were restored at 7 p.m. Central time July 8. It warned that flight delays and cancellations are still possible and that passengers should expect longer than usual TSA and ticketing lines and limited concessions and amenities.

What is the weather in Texas today?

Passengers flying to Houston may expect sunny skies with a high near 91 degrees, but a flash flood warning remains in effect after Hurricane Beryl. A heat advisory is in effect as the heat index nears 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

What if my American Airlines flight was canceled?

American Airlines, which operates most flights at Sky Harbor, is offering passengers who had travel booked at 16 Texas airports to change their flights without paying extra.

Travelers affected by Beryl can change their ticket to fly from now to July 16.

Fees are waived if the passenger bought their ticket by July 5, was scheduled to travel from July 7-9, don't change their origin or destination city, and can rebook in the same cabin or pay the difference for an upgrade. Changes must be made by July 9.

What if my Southwest Airlines was canceled?

Southwest Airlines, which operates the second-most flights at Sky Harbor, said passengers booked for flights from July 6-9 to or from Bush and Hobby airports in Houston, as well as Austin, Corpus Christi, Harlingen and San Antonio, can change their tickets at no additional charges.

Travelers must rebook their travel within 14 days of the original date between the original city pairs.

Passengers with tickets for a canceled flight or who choose not to travel because of a significant delay can request refunds for the unused portions of their tickets, or cancel the reservation and hold the value of the unused ticket as a Southwest flight credit.

Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who’s covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Michael.Salerno@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @salerno_phx.

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