Major airlines are making automatic flight changes like cutting flights, schedules and destinations up to 15%. Automatic flight changes include switching flights from one time to another or from non-stops to two stops. Service to certain airports, even major airports, will be dropped all together.

When flights have been discontinued, airlines will automatically re-book passengers onto new flights. These automatic flight changes may result in different departure times or landing in the next closest airport that they do still service. Unfortunately, after these automatic flight changes are made, not all airlines get the notice of changes to the passenger.

A smart travel tip is to be proactive and call your airline to reconfirm your reservation and make sure no automatic flight changes were made. Unexpected time changes may deduct a vacation day or add an extra night at your vacation rental. Take this smart travel tip and continue to check on your reservation until the time of your departure.