It is a common thing that Labor Day is a busy time at the airports. Moreover, it is a chance to say farewell to summer season. But this year travellers coming back home have more headaches due to weather conditions.
Hurricane Dorian made airline companies cancel about 1,130 flights on Monday across the country and out of the United Sates. Florida airports suffer cancellations. Thus, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is at the top among the airports which are planning to close for this period of time. Approximately, there are 543 flight cancellations to and from the airport in question. It is the hub from which fly such airlines as Southwest, Spirit and JetBlue.
As for Orlando International Airport it has canceled 243 flights. Despite the fact that its decision to be closed on Monday was cancelled because the direction of the hurricane changed the airport has already cancelled for the majority of time.
Operated in Florida Spirit airlines has cancelled almost all of their flights on Monday. And JetBlue and Southwest as well had to cancel approximately 200 and 150 respectively.
Where the hurricane goes next will decide the destiny of further cancelled flights. Airlines have provided their customers with assistance and allow them to choose an alternative flight without any extra fees. But terms and dates may be different depending on the destination and airline.