Travel Advisory

Information regarding travel restrictions, entry requirements, weather advisories, and other factors that may affect your travel plans.

Based on the forecasted weather conditions for the following cities and dates, our scheduled service may be disrupted (flights may be delayed, diverted, and/or canceled):

Saturday-Tuesday, January 4-7

  • Baltimore/Washington, MD (BWI) 
  • Columbus, OH (CMH)
  • Cincinnati, OH (CVG)
  • Indianapolis, IN (IND)
  • Kansas City, MO (MCI)
  • Louisville, KY (SDF)
  • Nashville, TN (BNA)
  • Norfolk, VA (ORF)
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
  • Pittsburgh, PA (PIT)
  • Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU)
  • Richmond, VA (RIC)
  • St. Louis, MO (STL)
  • Washington (Dulles), D.C. (IAD)
  • Washington (Reagan), D.C. (DCA)
  • Wichita, KS (ICT)

Customers holding reservations to, from, or through the cities listed above on the corresponding dates who want to alter their travel plans may rebook or travel standby (within 14 days of their original date of travel between the original city pairs and in accordance with our accommodation procedures) without paying additional charges. 

Additionally, if your flight is canceled or significantly delayed by Southwest and you choose to cancel your trip as a result, you may be eligible for a refund for the unused ticket (even if your ticket was non-refundable) and any Optional Travel Charges (such as EarlyBird or Upgraded Boarding) you paid for the flight(s) on which you don’t travel. See Details about your available options.

Customers who purchased their flights via Southwest.com or our mobile app or by calling Southwest Airlines are eligible to reschedule their travel plans online or from their mobile device.

If you are calling Southwest Airlines from one of our international cities, please visit our Help Center for contact information.

For specific flight information, you may check flight status.

Based on the forecasted weather conditions for the following cities and dates, our scheduled service may be disrupted (flights may be delayed, diverted, and/or canceled):

Wednesday-Friday, January 8-10:

  • Amarillo, TX (AMA)
  • Atlanta, GA (ATL)
  • Austin, TX (AUS)
  • Birmingham, AL (BHM)
  • Dallas (Love Field), TX (DAL)
  • El Paso, TX (ELP)
  • Little Rock, AR (LIT)
  • Lubbock, TX (LBB)
  • Memphis, TN (MEM)
  • Midland/Odessa, TX (MAF)
  • Nashville, TN (BNA)
  • Oklahoma City, OK (OKC)
  • San Antonio, TX (SAT)
  • Tulsa, OK (TUL)
  • Wichita, KS (ICT)

Customers holding reservations to, from, or through the cities listed above on the corresponding dates who want to alter their travel plans may rebook or travel standby (within 14 days of their original date of travel between the original city pairs and in accordance with our accommodation procedures) without paying additional charges. 

Additionally, if your flight is canceled or significantly delayed by Southwest and you choose to cancel your trip as a result, you may be eligible for a refund for the unused ticket (even if your ticket was non-refundable) and any Optional Travel Charges (such as EarlyBird or Upgraded Boarding) you paid for the flight(s) on which you don’t travel. See Details about your available options.

Customers who purchased their flights via Southwest.com or our mobile app or by calling Southwest Airlines are eligible to reschedule their travel plans online or from their mobile device.

If you are calling Southwest Airlines from one of our international cities, please visit our Help Center for contact information.

For specific flight information, you may check flight status.

Based on the forecasted weather conditions for the following cities and dates, our scheduled service may be disrupted (flights may be delayed, diverted, and/or canceled):

Tuesday, January 7:

  • Burbank, CA (BUR)
  • Ontario/LA, CA (ONT)

Customers holding reservations to, from, or through the cities listed above on the corresponding dates who want to alter their travel plans may rebook or travel standby (within 14 days of their original date of travel between the original city pairs and in accordance with our accommodation procedures) without paying additional charges. 

Additionally, if your flight is canceled or significantly delayed by Southwest and you choose to cancel your trip as a result, you may be eligible for a refund for the unused ticket (even if your ticket was non-refundable) and any Optional Travel Charges (such as EarlyBird or Upgraded Boarding) you paid for the flight(s) on which you don’t travel. See Details about your available options.

Customers who purchased their flights via Southwest.com or our mobile app or by calling Southwest Airlines are eligible to reschedule their travel plans online or from their mobile device.

If you are calling Southwest Airlines from one of our international cities, please visit our Help Center for contact information.

For specific flight information, you may check flight status.

We want to inform you of a citywide water shortage in Richmond, Virginia, that is currently impacting operations at Richmond International Airport (RIC). Travelers should be aware of several key issues.   

Restroom facilities are operating at reduced capacity, though portable restrooms located outside of the terminal. Drinking fountains are out of service, so we recommend bringing bottled water (in compliance with TSA guidelines) or purchasing water at the airport.  Some restaurants and concessions may have limited menu options due to the water shortage. We recommend arriving early to navigate potential disruptions, bringing personal hygiene supplies, and staying updated through the Richmond International Airport website or local news sources. 

Efforts are actively underway to resolve the issue, but there is currently no estimated timeline for the water restoration.