Hurricane Milton caused major disruptions across Florida, forcing airports and airlines to rush the resumption of flight operations. The state is now slowly recovering, and airlines are working hard to bring services back online.
Airports, such as Tampa and Melbourne, are assessing storm damage. Tampa International Airport plans to reopen on Friday morning. Melbourne Orlando International Airport, still dealing with roof and skylight damage, is also working to restore services. Daytona Beach International Airport is checking its facilities to ensure it can reopen safely.
Many airports are preparing to resume flight operations soon. Orlando International Airport will accept incoming flights on Thursday evening, with full operations starting Friday. Passengers should check with airlines for flight information as airports begin to operate normally again.
Airlines, including American Airlines, have already started returning flights to Florida. Major hubs like Miami and Gainesville are back in service. By Friday, flights will also resume at other Florida airports. However, American Airlines is still evaluating conditions at Tampa, Sarasota Bradenton, and Southwest Florida airports before finalizing plans.
Hurricane Milton caused thousands of flight cancellations across Florida. The storm, which hit as a Category 3, led to widespread power outages and flood risks. But air travel is slowly recovering as airports and airlines get back to business. Travelers should stay updated with airlines for any schedule changes.
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