No Flights From Orlando On Fri Sept 3-starting At Noon

[bratray]

HI

this is from the orlando international airport site
http://www.orlandoairports.net/goaa/press/20040902_1158.htm

ORLANDO, FL – Hurricane Frances is expected to impact flight operations at Orlando International Airport. As a result, the air carriers have agreed to cease passenger flights at noon on Friday, September 3, 2004. High wind conditions are expected to affect transport of passengers between the main terminal and airline gate areas via the automated people mover system.

Additionally, please be aware that:

* Domestic passengers holding reservations for flights prior to noon on Friday, September 3 2004, need to arrive 3 hours prior to their departure.
* For further information on flight schedules up that time, please contact the airline directly.
* The Hyatt Hotel at Orlando International Airport is booked and sold out.

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority continues to implement its response plan for handling the effects of the hurricane. The plan includes, but is not limited to:

* Coordinating with local and state emergency management agencies.
* Coordinating with all airlines and tenants
* Securing of construction equipment and tenant activities
* Securing of aircraft jet-bridges and all loose items in ramp areas
* Sandbag preparations and placement

Normal flight operations will resume when weather permits and clean up operations are completed. Orlando International Airport is not an emergency shelter.

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For further information, contact Carolyn Fennell at the Greater Orlando Aviation

Authority (407) 825-2055.

 

[Terry S]

I was just going to post this as well. I guess those that were flying and trying to decide if they should cancel or not just got their decsisions made for them. Prayers, thoughts and pixie dust to everyone. Keep safe!

 

[Blueberry]

Thoughts and prayers for the Florida folks and those visiting down there going throught he storm....we are with you all in spirit always.

 

[A Mickeyfan]

I have just hear it on my news as well. If it makes any difference my airport hasn't made an announcement on clsoing yet so if you are willing to go in or out of SW Fl Regional in Ft Meyers (about 3 1/2 hours south west of Orlando) you may want to call your airline to see if you can go there. The only announcement that ours has said is that you are to call your airline, not the airport for that info..... hope this info can help someone....

 

[danny1649]

Hope all will be safe.