NEWS: Over 230 Flights Are DELAYED at Orlando International Airport

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The holiday season isn’t just one of the busiest seasons in Disney World. It’s also one of the busiest seasons at Orlando International Airport (with a lot of those folks coming TO Disney World).

Orlando International Airport

Now, flying during the holidays comes with its own share of challenges, including dealing with crowds and making sure you get to where you’re going when winter weather takes a turn for the worst. Well, if you’re flying into or out of Orlando International Airport today, you might find yourself spending more time at the airport than you had hoped for: over 230 flights are currently delayed.

According to FlightAware, 236 flights are currently delayed at Orlando International Airport, while eight flights have been canceled. What’s telling is that these delays are affecting nearly every airline that flies into the airport. This number continues to increase, so the number of delays are likely to be even higher as the day progresses.

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So, what’s behind all these delays? According to ABC News, wintry weather could be to blame, which is causing issues at some of the largest airports in the U.S. A ground stop was issued for Chicago O’Hare Airport due to snowy and icy conditions; as of 11:30PM ET on Friday evening, almost 10,000 flights had already been delayed nationwide, with over 500 cancellations.

Orlando International Airport

According to NBC 7 San Diego, dense fog has delayed flights at that airport. There are also weather-related delays happening at other major airports, including Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia. All these delays basically put airlines behind, especially if those planes are eventually headed to Orlando, resulting in even more delays at the Orlando International Airport (it’s sort of like a trickle-down effect).

Orlando Airport

If you’re flying today, especially into or out of Orlando International Airport, you’ll want to set up a way for your airline to notify you if your flight is delayed. It’s also good to keep an eye on your airline’s app on your mobile device for any updates (and enable notifications). Also, you need to remind yourself of the 3-2-1 travel rule when flying during the holidays:

Be at the ticket counter at least 3 hours before your flight.
Be at the security checkpoint at least 2 hours before your departure time.
Be at the gate at least 1 hour before your departure time.

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