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Airlines Advise Travelers To Check Weather Conditions Before Heading To The Airport

Most airlines are allowing customers to re-book without paying any extra charges.

Southwest Airlines officials are already preparing for problems ahead of Thursday's storm.
Southwest Airlines officials are already preparing for problems ahead of Thursday's storm. (CBS)

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — Flying out of town for the holiday? As the first major winter storm brings heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous cold on Thursday and Friday, airlines want people heading for the airport to double check online and plan ahead.

Chopper 2 flew over Midway Airport on Monday and big snow clearing machines are ready. Southwest Airlines is already planning for problems if the storm hits. The airline said there could be service disruptions there, at O'Hare, and in several other cities.

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