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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Multiple vehicles damaged after fire breaks out at MCO parking garage, officials say
The Brief The fire broke out at the A garage, according to officials. Garage A has remained open since the fire. The fire did not impact airport operations. ORLANDO, Fla. - Officials with the Orlando International Airport responded to a fire that broke out at one of its parking garages early Sunday morning, according to airport officials. The small car fire broke out just before 8 a.m. in the A garage, according to officials. Airport officials said four vehicles were damaged in the fire. The fire did not affect airport operations, according to officials. Garage A has remained open since the fire, officials said.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Saturday morning storms cause early headaches for Orlando travelers
Central Florida experienced delays and cancellations at Orlando International Airport and Sanford Airport on Saturday morning. The line of strong storms that rolled through Central Florida Saturday morning caused delays and cancellations to stack up at Orlando International Airport and Sanford Airport before most passengers woke up. As of 11:30 a.m., 249 flights had been delayed flying in or out of the airports, while four flights had been canceled. Channel 9 shall continue to provide updates regarding weekend travel. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
High winds prompt ground stop at Orlando International Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop Friday at Orlando International Airport. Officials said the hold on incoming and outgoing flights was due to high winds. Issues like that are typically temporary, and out of an abundance of caution, but can have a lasting impact on flights. Travelers are advised to check their flight statuses before arriving at the airport for all flights. Channel 9 has a crew headed to the airport and will provide updates on Eyewitness News. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
MCO sees ground stop and delays due to thunderstorms
The Brief A ground stop was issued Sunday evening at Orlando International Airport due to thunderstorms, halting inbound flights from multiple regional centers. Departures from MCO were delayed an average of 90 minutes as weather-related delays continued to grow. ORLANDO, Fla. - Thunderstorms in Central Florida prompted a ground stop at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on Sunday evening, temporarily halting incoming flights and causing significant delays. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the ground stop began at 5:17 p.m. and was scheduled to last until at least 7 p.m., affecting departures from several regional air traffic centers, including ZTL, ZDC, ZHU, ZJX, ZMA, ZME, and ZID. The probability of an extension was rated as medium (30–60%). As of 6:09 p.m., outbound flights from MCO were experiencing average delays of 90 minutes and increasing, due to weather-related traffic management initiatives. Travelers are encouraged to check with airlines for the latest updates. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source The information in this article comes from the Orlando International Airport.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Orlando International Airport expects travel bump for start of summer
Editor's note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. The region's largest airport is expected to see a bump for passenger traffic during the unofficial start of the summer travel season. Orlando International Airport staff expect a 2% increase in travelers compared to last year during the six-day Memorial Day window from May 22-27, during which more than 980,945 people will utilize the travel hub. Memorial Day on May 27 is expected to be the busiest, with more than 176,782 travelers expected to arrive at or depart the airport. 'In light of the recent news that Florida celebrated record tourism last year, Orlando International kicks off the summer travel season on a positive note,' Lance Lyttle, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, said in a news release. 'Because MCO is a significant economic generator for Central Florida, this is good news for the region as well.' Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal's website. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
