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Over the weekend and lasting into Monday, Southwest Airlines canceled a substantial number of flights.
Southwest Airlines
Between the three days, the airline cancelled more than 2,000 flights. Just what are things looking like now? We’ve got a bit of an update.
We’ve seen a lot of issues with travel this year, as airlines attempt to keep up with the increase in demand after such a long time with low traffic.
Southwest Airlines
Spirit Airlines had difficulties with staffing and scheduling earlier this year, but recently Southwest Airlines has been the focus of attention. Southwest cancelled LOTS of flights over this past weekend, and it seems that their cancellations are continuing into the week. [Read more…]
To ensure we are equipping our readers with all the information they need, we will continue to report on all travel, safety, and COVID-related news that could impact a Disney Parks visit.
There has been a lot of uncertainty surrounding traveling due to the COVID pandemic.
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Disney World has put several health and safety measures in place, but many people have expressed that they are not ready to head back in and face the crowds. We asked our readers what it would take for them to feel comfortable in Disney World again — here’s what you said!
The global health crisis had a major effect on travel in 2020 and 2021.
Orlando International Airport
Still, travel has been reaching more and more normal levels. Despite the fact that there is a lull in traffic right now, it seems that the Orlando International Airport may see significant crowds for the upcoming holiday weekend.
We’ve been reporting on the low crowds at Disney World recently, which has led to some shockingly low ride wait times.
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But, it seems Disney World is not the only place experiencing low crowds, as air travel in the United States seems to also now be seeing a decrease in travelers.
COVID-19 cases are rising across the country.
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And with many kids returning to school and the fact that there still isn’t a vaccine available for kids under 12 years old, the CDC is concerned about travel this Labor Day weekend. They’ve recommended that unvaccinated people not travel at all, and vaccinated people should consider the risks before doing so.
Things continue to change in regard to the global pandemic.
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Indoor mask recommendations are back, mask and vaccination requirements have been seen in select locations around the U.S., and new case numbers have broken records in places like Florida. Now, there is an update on international travel for tourists from the United States.
The current global pandemic has greatly affected travel around the world.
Orlando International Airport
Cruises were halted for over a year, air travel significantly slowed down, and currently, the U.S. is not lifting travel restrictions due to the Delta variant. And, we now have an update on the travel advisories from the U.S. government.
Spirit Airlines is one of the most popular airlines in Orlando, bringing 3.39 million passengers last year to the Orlando International Airport, according to the Orlando Business Journal.
Orlando International Airport
Spirit has experienced labor shortages and severe storms recently, which has resulted in a lot of canceled flights. Sources say that these cancellations may be far from over.
Face mask policies have changed several times since the beginning of the pandemic.
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When Disney World reopened, masks were required at all times (except when eating or drinking while stationary), then they were gradually phased out. However, recently masks were reinstated as a requirement for all guests while indoors to follow along with the CDC’s current mask recommendations. Now, we have an update about mask requirements for travelers on public transportation in the U.S.
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