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Airlines have canceled numerous flights, theme parks are preparing to close, and cruise lines are adjusting routes as Florida residents brace for Hurricane Milton’s imminent arrival. The Category 4 storm, with sustained winds of around 145 mph, is expected to hit Florida’s west coast on Wednesday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. More than 50 Florida counties are currently under a state of emergency.
Tampa International Airport announced the suspension of operations at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, with plans to reopen when conditions permit. Orlando International Airport is set to close at 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Southwest Airlines has canceled 402 flights from its Wednesday schedule, while over 750 flights in and out of Orlando, Tampa, and Southwest Florida International Airport have also been canceled.
Carriers have waived change fees and fare differences for affected customers. American Airlines and United Airlines have added extra flights out of Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Milton’s landfall.
Disney has stated that its Orlando-area theme parks will close at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday and likely remain closed on Thursday. Universal Orlando Resort will shut down its theme parks and CityWalk at 2 p.m. ET on Wednesday and stay closed on Thursday. Busch Gardens Tampa will be closed from Tuesday to Thursday, while SeaWorld Orlando will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Carnival cruise line has warned customers about the likely closure of ports in Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami, and has announced changes to some routes and destinations to avoid the storm.
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Emily Jensen, graduated from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in the UK in 2015 with a degree in Economics. She specializes in financial markets and international trade. After graduating, she worked as an analyst at an investment bank in London, where she developed expertise in global economic trends. She later transitioned into consulting, focusing on fintech ventures and providing insights into global economic developments. Emily is passionate about the intersection of finance and technology and aims to drive innovation in the financial sector.
