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Airlines waive change fees as nor'easter disrupts Northeast travel

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A nor'easter brought heavy rain and damaging winds to the Northeast U.S. over the weekend, disrupting air travel. Major carriers including United, American, Delta and JetBlue waived change fees and fare differences for customers traveling through the storm's path. According to FlightAware, about 200 flights in and out of Boston were canceled Sunday, roughly 15% of the day's schedule, following 260 cancellations Saturday. Business Insider reported more than 88,000 customers in the region had lost power as of Saturday morning. CNBC reported airlines kept most schedules intact, with fewer delays than in other major storms.

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What happened

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  1. A nor'easter brought heavy rain and high winds to the Northeast U.S. over the weekend

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  2. Major airlines (United, American, Delta, JetBlue) waived change fees and fare differences for affected travelers

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  3. About 200 flights in/out of Boston were canceled Sunday (about 15% of schedule), after 260 Saturday

    Reported byCenter

  4. Over 88,000 customers in the region lost power as of Saturday morning

    Reported byLeft

  5. Airlines kept most of their schedules intact, with fewer delays than in other major storms

    Reported byCenter

  6. The storm affected areas from North Carolina to Maine

    Reported byRight

How each side tells it

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  • the left

    1 outlet

    Straightforward factual headline noting fee waivers tied to the storm.

    Airlines waive change fees as nor'easter hits Northeast
    Business InsiderLeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    1 outlet

    Factual headline emphasizing fee waivers alongside gradual flight disruptions.

    Airlines waive change fees ahead of nor'easter as flight disruptions trickle in
    CNBCCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    2 outlets

    More dramatic headlines emphasizing travel disruption and danger, with Daily Mail using stronger language than The Epoch Times.

    Sensational language“Travel chaos”Describes the situation with dramatic language rather than a neutral description of flight changes and delays.More neutral: Travel disruptionsDisagree with this highlight? as 5 major airlines issue Sensational language“grim warnings”Characterizes routine airline advisories with emotionally charged language.More neutral: advisoriesDisagree with this highlight? to travelers ahead of nor'easter storm
    Daily MailRightAll right-leaning headlines

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    No loaded words in its own voice.

  • Center0

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  • Right4

    ravage through the Northeastbleak noticesTravel chaosgrim warnings

In the outlets’ own words

  • Sensational language

    ravage through the NortheastMore neutral: move through the Northeast

    Uses dramatic verb choice to describe an approaching storm before its actual impact is known.

    The nor'easter storm expected to ravage through the Northeast has already forced five major airlines to issue bleak notices to travelers.…

    Used byDaily Mail (Right)

  • Sensational language

    bleak noticesMore neutral: travel notices

    Describes routine travel waivers with emotionally loaded language.

    …to ravage through the Northeast has already forced five major airlines to issue bleak notices to travelers.

    Used byDaily Mail (Right)

  • Sensational language

    Travel chaosMore neutral: Travel disruptions

    Describes the situation with dramatic language rather than a neutral description of flight changes and delays.

    Travel chaos as 5 major airlines issue grim warnings to travelers ahead of nor'easter storm

    Used byDaily Mail (Right)

  • Sensational language

    grim warningsMore neutral: advisories

    Characterizes routine airline advisories with emotionally charged language.

    Travel chaos as 5 major airlines issue grim warnings to travelers ahead of nor'easter storm

    Used byDaily Mail (Right)

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Side by side

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From the left

1 outlet

Leads with

  • Fee waivers
  • Power outages

Leaves out

  • Flight cancellation numbers
  • Extent of schedule disruption

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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From the center

1 outlet

Leads with

  • Fee waivers
  • Flight cancellation figures
  • Comparison to prior storms

Leaves out

  • Power outage figures

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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From the right

2 outlets

Leads with

  • Travel disruption warnings
  • Geographic scope of storm impact

Leaves out

  • Specific flight cancellation numbers
  • Power outage figures

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • Daily MailRight

    Sensational language“Travel chaos”Describes the situation with dramatic language rather than a neutral description of flight changes and delays.More neutral: Travel disruptionsDisagree with this highlight? as 5 major airlines issue Sensational language“grim warnings”Characterizes routine airline advisories with emotionally charged language.More neutral: advisoriesDisagree with this highlight? to travelers ahead of nor'easter storm

    Millions across the Northeast from North Carolina to Maine will likely see their travel disrupted by the dangerous conditions caused by the nor'easter.

    Read at Daily Mail (opens in a new tab)
  • The Epoch TimesFar Right

    Airlines Offer Free Flight Changes as Nor’easter Threatens Weekend Travel

    The storm is expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain across parts of the Northeast through the weekend.

    Read at The Epoch Times (opens in a new tab)

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Who reported it when

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  • Left

    22 hr 32 min later

    Its first report, Sep 26, 4:15 PM EDT

  • Center

    1 day 15 hr later

    Its first report, Sep 27, 9:39 AM EDT

  • Right

    First to report

    The Epoch Times, Sep 25, 5:43 PM EDT

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  1. The Epoch TimesFar RightSep 25, 5:43 PM EDT
  2. Daily MailRightSep 26, 1:52 AM EDT
  3. Business InsiderLeftSep 26, 4:15 PM EDT
  4. CNBCCenterSep 27, 9:39 AM EDT

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