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.

The holidays can be a very busy travel season, with large crowds in theme parks, airports, and more. Orlando International Airport recently shared their expectations for some of the busiest travel days of the season — many of which surround the December holidays.

Airport Crowds

But with big travel crowds can come big complications. Over the past several days, we’ve seen thousands of flights canceled, and now it seems more cancelations are taking place.

According to CNN, over 2,000 flights have been canceled today, Monday the 27th. Of the thousands of flights canceled, more than 700 were within, into, or out of the U.S. Additionally, more than 3,000 flights have been delayed.

Orlando International Airport 50th Anniversary Display

We had previously shared that over 3,000 Christmas Eve flights had been canceled. According to CNN, globally airlines canceled over 6,000 flights between Christmas Eve, Christmas, and the day after Christmas. In the U.S. alone, more than 1,200 flights were canceled and more than 5,000 flights were delayed on Sunday.

According to NBC News, “some 10,000 flights [were] canceled globally over the holiday weekend and into Monday.”

Orlando Airport

This comes as the holiday travel picks up. CNN reports that on Wednesday of this past week, “more people passed through TSA checkpoints than on the same day in 2019.”

What is causing the cancelations? CNN notes that United Airlines previously indicated that it had to cancel some flights because it “lacked enough crew members to safely fly all of its scheduled routes.” The Omicron COVID-19 variant appears to be impacting the situation, according to some airlines. In a memo, United said, “The nationwide spike in Omicron cases this week has had a direct impact on our flight crews and the people who run our operation.”

Flights are being canceled

According to NBC News, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska airlines have all cited COVID-19 infections for the difficulties they’ve been facing. JetBlue shared that they’ve “seen an increasing number of sick calls from omicron.” This comes after “more than 130,000 new Covid cases were reported in the U.S. on Sunday alone.”

Winter weather and storms in the parts of the United States may also impact flight schedules and road conditions.

Flying

If you’re planning to fly to/from Disney World soon, or fly anywhere else for that matter, be sure to check on the status of your flight to see if there have been any cancelations or delays that might impact it.

You’ll also want to arrive early at the airport to give yourself more than enough time to get through all of the security processes and make it to your gate. Be aware that things like parking might be very busy at certain airports, so check on any of those specific needs you might have ahead of time so you can best prepare for your trips.

Airplane

Looking for more travel and/or COVID-19 related news? Check out our links below for the latest updates:

• Check out the list of the most popular travel destinations for the 2021 holiday season
• Omicron and Walt Disney World: See what you need to know
• See a list of the travel restrictions and border closures due to the Omicron COVID-19 variant
• More news about travel to Disney World and Disneyland

We’ll keep an eye out for more travel news and let you know what we find. If you are flying or driving somewhere soon, we wish you safe travels.

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Are you planning to fly to Disney World soon? Tell us in the comments if your travel plans have been impacted at all.