Flights to and from Florida canceled due to Hurricane Milton: These are the most affected airports.

Several flights scheduled to Florida and coming from the southern state, as well as from the Baltimore-Washington area, have been canceled in the United States due to the proximity of Hurricane Milton.

Among the airlines most affected are JetBlue, Frontier, Southwest, Delta, United, American, and Spirit.

Passengers who had flights scheduled to Florida should contact the airlines directly to confirm if departures are still scheduled, to arrange date changes, or to request the available refund options for their tickets.

Which airports are affected by the proximity of Hurricane Milton?

On Monday, several major airports in Florida issued statements on their social media about the impact of Hurricane Milton on their operations. Today, Tuesday, they are expected to update their information as the storm progresses.

• Tampa International Airport:Announced the temporary closure of its operations. "TPA will close due to Milton. We will suspend flight operations at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and will reopen when it is safe to do so. Please check directly with your airline for flight updates. TPA is not a shelter for people or vehicles. Stay tuned to our social media for more information."
• St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport:Will close this Tuesday: "The airport terminal will close after the last flight on Tuesday and will remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday. The airport is located in a mandatory evacuation zone and is not a public shelter."
• Sarasota International AirportSRQ will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, due to Hurricane Milton and will reopen when it is safe to do so. Please contact your airline directly for information about the status of your flight. Stay tuned to our social media for more updates.
• Orlando International Airport:He reported that all commercial operations will cease on Wednesday at 8 a.m. "We will continue to monitor the trajectory of the hurricane and will publish updates as they become available. Please stay in touch with your airlines regarding your flights."
• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL):Although FLL is not in the direct path of Hurricane Milton, it is monitoring its progress. "We are open, but we are monitoring the storm due to the bad weather that will likely affect our region. We will provide updates if the forecast changes."
• Miami International Airport (MIA):It remains operational and warned passengers to stay alert for their flights: "We are closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and encourage travelers to confirm the status of their flights with their airlines for possible updates."

Cancellation of flights:

In Puerto Rico, Primera Hora reported that since Monday, there have been some flight cancellations at airports in Florida due to the danger that Hurricane Milton poses to air operations.

Arrivals from Tampa, operated by JetBlue (B6 2721), Frontier (F9 2542), and Southwest (WN 2096), have been canceled due to adverse conditions. Likewise, the Southwest flight (WN 2773) from Baltimore-Washington was suspended.

Regarding departures, Southwest (WN 1937 and WN 4506) canceled its flights to Orlando, while Southwest (WN 3416), Frontier (F9 3979), and JetBlue (B6 2752) also suspended their scheduled routes to Tampa.

Flight statuses and airport operations are constantly changing due to the proximity of Milton. Travelers should use digital platforms to obtain updated information.

Hurricane Milton reached category five on Monday afternoon. This Tuesday morning it is reported to be category 4, but its winds are at 250 km/h.

Meteorologists warn that there are conditions for a rapid intensification of the cyclone, which is why flexible cancellation policies and date changes have been implemented for passengers.

Flexibility in flight cancellations

The media outlet Reportur stated that Delta has included flights until October 9 in its flexibility policy for destinations such as Daytona Beach, Fort Myers, and Key West.

United, American, Southwest, JetBlue, and Spirit have extended flexibility until October 10. Frontier offers changes and cancellations until October 10.

These measures have also been replicated by some cruise companies, which have modified the departure and return dates to minimize the risks associated with the hurricane.

Milton arrives at a critical moment, when some regions of Florida are still recovering from the passage of Hurricane Helene, which exacerbates the situation of infrastructure and logistics in the area.