Flights to Nice still on; some airlines waive fees
Travelers to Nice should expect stepped-up security at airports and train stations in the wake of Thursday’s deadly attack, but early indications suggest only minor disruptions to travel.
The Nice airport was briefly evacuated for an apparent security sweep on Friday afternoon, according to an Associated Press reporter on the scene. But the facility quickly reopened and airport officials pledged to get on with business.
"Despite the dreadful events that occurred, access to the airport and air traffic won't be disrupted,” the airport said on its website, which showed most flights operating, though some with delays.
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British Airways advised its Nice customers that “our flights are operating as planned.” Still, the airline added it was nonetheless instituting a flexible rebooking policy for its service to the city “following the tragic events in Nice.”
A few other airlines followed suit with their own flexible rebooking policies for itineraries including Nice.
Air France said customers ticketed to fly to Nice from July 15 to July 18 could move their travel to July 22, provided they rebooked by July 20.
American, Delta, United and Air Canada were among the North American carriers that had issued their own rebooking policies.
The precise details varied by carrier, but the relaxed rebooking rules generally allow customers ticketed for Nice to make one change to their itineraries without incurring the customary change fees of up to $450. Date-of-travel and other restrictions applied to the waiver policies.
Lufthansa, which offers 59 flights a week to Nice from its hubs in Munich and Frankfurt, was among airlines allowing rebooking flexibility.
"Due to the dreadful events in Nice, Lufthansa will offer its flight guests the opportunity to re-book tickets for flights to/from Nice to a later date, one time, free-of-charge," the airport said in a statement to Today in the Sky.