Thousands of flights canceled ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival – Washington Examiner
Thousands of flights have been canceled as Hurricane Milton approaches the United States. Over 2,400 flights were affected in anticipation of the storm’s arrival, disrupting air travel significantly. This situation has raised concerns among travelers and airlines alike. As conditions worsen, updates on flight statuses and safety measures are likely to follow. Hurricane Milton is currently impacting air travel significantly, with over 2,400 flights canceled in anticipation of the storm’s landfall in Florida. As of now, the storm has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane, with expectations to make landfall on the west coast of Florida late Wednesday. This has raised considerable concerns for travelers and airlines due to the potential for severe weather conditions and disruptions.
According to recent reports, Tampa International Airport will suspend operations starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, as officials assess any potential damage after the storm. Additionally, previous reports indicated nearly 700 U.S. flights were canceled on Tuesday alone, with more cancellations continuing as the situation develops. Travelers should stay updated on flight statuses and any new safety measures put in place due to the storm’s impact.
the situation is fluid, and individuals planning to travel or move through affected areas should remain informed through reliable sources for the latest updates on Hurricane Milton and its effects on air travel.
Thousands of flights canceled ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival
More than 2,400 flights into and out of the United States were canceled in anticipation of Hurricane Milton on Wednesday.
These cancellations began Tuesday as Milton fluctuates between being a Category 4 and Category 5 storm. Flight delays also increased, with nearly 3,000 reported by flight tracking data site FlightAware.
Much of the Southeast is recovering from Hurricane Helene, which first touched ground in Florida, as Milton will. As a result, 88% to 98% of all flights coming into and out of Florida’s Orlando, Tampa, and Southwest Florida airports were canceled, FlightAware reported.
Theme parks across Florida, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando, announced closures on Wednesday to avoid the storm. Universal and SeaWorld will remain closed through Thursday as well.
More than 200 people are dead, and more than 2,000 are reported missing since Hurricane Helene touched ground in Florida and spread to Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
Flights are predicted to return to normal on Friday, with only 55 U.S. cancellations reported as of Wednesday morning.
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