Airlines have travel advisories and alerts in place during Hurricane Milton.
Southwest Airlines employees cover the ticket counters with plastic wrap just before Tampa International Airport was closing due to the possible arrival of Hurricane Milton Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. Airlines, like local carriers American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, have developed plans to mitigate travelers trying to leave the area or needing assistance. The Tampa Bay area is home to over 3.3 million people, preparing for widespread destruction.
Also, all pets flying through Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota/Bradenton, Tampa and West Palm Beach will fly free through Thursday.Delta Air Lines passengers flying to, through or from Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Key West, Melbourne, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa and West Palm Beach from Monday to Thursday will experience disruptions.
Passengers can reschedule their United trip and the airline will waive change fees and fare differences. However, the new flight must be a United flight departing between October 5 and October 19. Tickets must be in the same cabin and between the same cities as originally booked. A message board at the Tampa International Airport shows all American Airlines departing flight canceled Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Tampa, Fla., due to the possible arrival of Hurricane Milton. Alexandra Skores is the aviation writer for The Dallas Morning News, covering airlines, air travel and the aerospace industry. She's a graduate of the University of Iowa. Alexandra has previously worked at the Oregonian in Portland, Oregon and The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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