ORLANDO, Fla. – Multiple carriers had to cancel over 100 flights at Orlando International Airport on Sunday with hundreds more delayed.
According to OIA’s website, 133 flights have been canceled with 351 delayed during the window from 12:01a.m. Sunday through 3 a.m. on Monday.
Seventy eight of the cancelations were from Southwest, 18 were Frontier and 17 from Spirit. Among the delays, 125 are Southwest, 53 are Frontier, 36 are Spirit.
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Officials with Southwest Airlines said the travel issues were due to “widespread pop-up thunderstorms and airspace constraints across Florida” on Saturday.
Their statement went on to say in part, “We’re communicating with our Customers, assisting them through any delays in reaching their destinations today, and apologizing for any inconvenience. Our Employees in Orlando are working to serve Customers to quickly move them through dedicated checkin areas for International and Cruise passengers, fast-service bag drop, and full service.”
News 6 reached out to airport officials and are awaiting a reply.
This is a developing story. Check back with News 6 for the latest updates.
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