Over 1,100 flights canceled as Midwest snowstorm disrupts travel

Travelers returning home after the Thanksgiving holiday are in for a tough weekend of flying.

AccuWeather reported that a large swath of accumulating snow would spread from the Rockies and High Plains into much of the Midwest this weekend, creating substantial travel delays for drivers and airline passengers. As the system moves into the Midwest, AccuWeather said moderate to heavy snow will expand, making "travel along interstates 70, 80, 90 and 94 will be difficult with the potential for road closures due to accidents."

Over 1,100 U.S. flights had been scrapped as of around 12:40 p.m. ET on Nov. 29, with more than 3,400 delayed, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware. Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway International Airport have been hit the hardest, with 30% and 15% of originating flights canceled so far, respectively.

Here’s what to know if your flight is impacted.

Travelers are owed refunds if an airline cancels a flight for any reason and they decide not to travel or accept other compensation, according to the Department of Transportation. The same goes for significant changes or delays.