Hurricane Idalia, a Category 3 hurricane, has had a significant impact on flights in and out of Florida and beyond. According to FlightAware, over 1,000 flights have been canceled and nearly 900 have been delayed due to the storm. Although the hurricane has been downgraded to a Category 1, it continues to disrupt travel.
Several major Florida airports, including Tampa International Airport, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, closed prior to the storm. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rerouted and limited flights in Florida. Tampa International Airport is set to reopen for incoming flights at 4 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday and plans to resume full operations by 3 a.m. on Thursday.
Governor Ron DeSantis stated in a press conference that the eye of the storm has moved away from Florida, but storm surge and worsening conditions are expected as the tide rises. Gainesville Airport and Tallahassee Airport, which also closed ahead of the storm, are scheduled to reopen on Thursday.
Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are experiencing significant disruptions, according to the FAA’s airport event tracker. Airlines such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines have reported numerous flight cancellations and delays. These airlines, along with United, have issued travel advisories and are allowing affected passengers to rebook their flights free of charge.
In addition to flight disruptions, Hurricane Idalia has impacted train travel. Amtrak has canceled passenger train trips for several East Coast routes scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.
Overall, Hurricane Idalia has caused widespread travel disruptions across Florida and neighboring areas. It is essential for travelers to stay updated with their airlines and transportation providers for the latest information on rebookings and service resumptions.
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