SHREVEPORT, La. — While tens of thousands clogged the roads trying to evacuate from Florida in the predicted path of Hurricane Milton, air travel obviously is impacted too.
According to the FAA, the Joint Crisis Action Team at the agency’s command center is closely monitoring the storm to ensure its operations nationwide stay running.
As of noon on Wednesday, six airports in Florida have shut down or are set to shut down operations ahead of the hurricane making landfall.
At Shreveport’s airport, many flyers like Manny Sanchez know what happens when weather messes with travel plans. He’s a seasoned traveler, and still, he worries, especially with his toddler son, Manny Jr., in tow.
“I’ve been stuck, in Chicago, in a snowstorm,” Sanches said, “‘Cause I’m headed to Dallas, and that’s an international destination, so I’m pretty sure they’ll have delays which can affect my flight, too.”
Carol Schilcher is cautiously optimistic she’ll make it to her destination.
“Ultimately Connecticut, and the weather there is beautiful, and I’m not worried about that hurricane, but I have friends in Florida and they’re very worried, and I’m saying prayers for them, for everyone,” she said.
There could’ve been worse problems at Shreveport Airport except for the fact that direct flights to and from Orlando are seasonal and are done for the year, according to airport officials.
