U.S. airlines rolled out sweeping travel waivers Thursday as a powerful winter storm forecast to bring heavy snow, sleet and dangerous ice to parts of more than two dozen states threatened to disrupt air travel heading into the weekend.
Airlines warned that the mix of ice, snow and strong winds could slow airport operations, trigger delays and cancellations, and complicate rebooking during a busy winter travel period.
Southwest Airlines said it anticipates disruptions across parts of the South and East, allowing customers to rebook or travel on standby within a two-week window without penalties…