New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Thousands of flights across the United States were cancelled over the weekend due to a monster storm wreaking havoc in many parts of the country, leaving people stranded.

Winter weather forecasts have predicted that catastrophic damage, especially in areas battered by ice, could rival that of a hurricane.

Airlines have warned that the bad weather due to the monster winter storm will create disruptions in flight schedules. When these weather-related or other disruptions happen, airlines typically give a chance to passengers a chance to postpone their trips by a few days without having to pay a fee. They also offer refunds on cancelled flights, if passengers decide to not rebook their tickets and withhold their plans...