Although most of the record-breaking spring break crowds have come and gone through the Orlando Airport, that doesn’t mean travelers are safe from unexpected flight cancelations and delays. In fact, we’re seeing more delays now, April 3rd, than we did during the busy month of March.

Orlando International Airport
So, what’s with all the delays? Well, if you’re planning to fly through Orlando Airport, you may need to keep a close eye on your flight status. Severe weather is impacting several parts of the country, including Central Florida.
The Orlando International Airport’s official Twitter/X account posted an important warning for travelers. The alert reads, “Due to weather conditions, airline operations may be impacted — flight/baggage delivery delays may occur. Please check with your airline directly for any updates regarding their operations.”
Weather Alert ⛈️ Due to weather conditions, airline operations may be impacted – flight/baggage delivery delays may occur. Please check with your airline directly for any updates regarding their operations. For airport status, visit: https://t.co/vm0yMYHkcv. Thank you. https://t.co/7NhHaNWxMU
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) April 3, 2024
Additionally, local Orlando news reports show that there is heavy rain, wind, and lightning in the area. If the weather persists, you may see additional flight delays.
Line of storms is blowing through the metro right now…
Here’s a look… pic.twitter.com/VNyl8QcVdj
— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWESH) April 3, 2024
According to FlightAware, as of around 4PM on April 3rd, there were 519 flight delays reported at Orlando Airport. 93 flights were canceled, and the majority of the impacted flights came from Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines.

©FlightAware
The easiest way to stay on top of your flight status is to text your flight code to yourself. We have a full tutorial HERE! Once you have your flight information on your phone, the data should automatically update based on any gate changes or boarding delays.

Orlando Airport
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