Delta canceling some flights at MSP ahead of weekend winter storm

Delta Air Lines said Friday that it’s canceling some flights to and from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this weekend, ahead of what could be a major winter storm.

Winter storm warnings are in place from later Saturday through early Monday for most of central and southern Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, for the potential of well over a foot of snow.

Delta said it’s canceling some flights at Midwest airports — including its hub at MSP — Saturday evening and Sunday as a proactive step “to minimize disruption for customers ahead of severe winter weather.”

Delta said it will automatically rebook those passengers “to the next best itinerary,” and those passengers can make further changes.

In addition, the airline said, “flexible options are available for customers whose travel takes them to, from or through affected airports, to move their flights outside the expected weather window.”

The statement continued: “The safety of Delta customers and our people remains first and foremost as we closely monitor forecasts to determine necessary adjustments to flight schedules.”