SHREVEPORT, La. — Tens of thousands of people clogged roads as they tried to evacuate Florida in the predicted path of Hurricane Milton, but air travel is also clearly affected.
According to the FAA, the FAA’s Joint Crisis Response Team at the FAA’s Command Center is closely monitoring the storm to ensure continuity of operations across the United States.
As of noon Wednesday, six Florida airports were closed or scheduled to close ahead of the hurricane’s landfall.
At Shreveport’s airport, many travelers like Manny Sanchez know what can happen when the weather derails their travel plans. Although he is a seasoned traveler, he is still worried, especially with his young son, Manny Jr., in tow.
“I’m stuck in Chicago in a snowstorm,” Sanchez said. “Because I’m heading to Dallas, and it’s an international destination, so I’m sure there will be delays that will affect my flight,” too. “
Carol Silcher is cautiously optimistic that she will reach her destination.
“Ultimately it’s Connecticut. The weather is great and I’m not worried about hurricanes. But I have friends in Florida and they’re very worried. I’m here for them and for everyone. I am praying for you,” she said.
Airport officials say there may have been a deeper problem at Shreveport Airport, aside from the fact that nonstop flights to and from Orlando are seasonal, year-round.
