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“We Are Late to the Game on This as a Country” — A Major New US Airline Rule is in the Works

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US airline passengers may soon receive compensation for disrupted travel plans.

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If you’ve flown domestically in the US in recent years, there’s a good chance that you may have experienced at least one flight delay or cancellation. In fact, according to the US Department of Transportation, more than 23% of US flights were delayed in the first half of 2024. The US government is currently working on a solution to ensure passengers aren’t stuck with the bill in the case of flight delays.

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NEWS: Flight Delays and Cancellations Plaguing Orlando International Airport Today

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If you’ve flown or plan on flying to or from Orlando International Airport (MCO) today, chances are you could be in for a rough experience.

Orlando International Airport

Planning a trip to Disney World is complicated enough without factoring in flight issues — but that’s exactly what’s occurred today, July 11th, 2024. Flight delays and cancellations have plagued MCO all day, keeping up with a recent trend of flight complications at the airport. Let’s get into what you need to know about today’s delays and cancellations.  [Read more…]

These Airlines Are the LEAST Likely to Cancel Your Flight in 2025 (And #1 Might Surprise You)

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Are you starting to plan for your 2025 trip to Disney World?

Orlando Airport

It’s never too early to start working on your plan — especially when you think about how we live in a world where flight cancellations can throw a wrench into even the most meticulously curated travel itineraries. Knowing which airlines are the most reliable can be a game-changer. So as we think about those 2025 plans, let’s take a look at recent data to see which airlines are better than the rest when it comes to keeping flights on schedule and minimizing cancellations.

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NEWS: Over 200 Southwest Airlines Flights DELAYED at the Orlando Airport

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The spring break travel season is upon us, and well, if you’re traveling this weekend, you may need to bring some patience, at least if you’re flying on one particular airline. So here’s the thing. Spring break travel means a LOT of people are flying into Orlando International Airport. However, this time of the year also brings rainy weather to the South and Southeast.

Southwest Airlines at the Orlando Airport

Those two things mean that this is the time of year that flight delays could happen (we saw delays around this time last year), especially on Southwest Airlines, which has a lot of flights coming and going from those destinations. As of March 9th, Southwest Airlines has delayed over 40% of its flights at Orlando International Airport. Ouch.

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NEWS: Alaska Airlines Cancels ALL Flights on Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes Through Saturday

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Recently, an Alaskan Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a midair flight incident.

Flights are being canceled

The incident took place on January 5th, 2024, and since then, Alaska Airlines has grounded all flights on its Boeing 737 Max 9 airplanes, which was the type of airplane involved in the incident. Now, additional flights have been canceled through at least Saturday, January 13th.

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NEWS: DOZENS More Flights CANCELED at Orlando Airport in Second Day of Disruptions

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If you’re traveling through Orlando International Airport soon, you may encounter some issues. Sure, flight delays happen, but you need to be aware of what’s going on when that’s the case.

Spirit Airlines at Orlando Airport

Recently, one airline has been dealing with some major flight cancelations, so if you’re flying Spirit Airlines to Disney World today (October 21st) or over the next few days, your flight could be affected.

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The Airline with the MOST Flight Delays and Cancellations

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Part of having an enjoyable Disney trip is a smooth trip to Orlando. Starting off on the right foot will put you in the vacation mindset before you even step in the parks!

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Not all airlines are created equal, though. When you are deciding on which airline to pick, you should consider not only their prices and availability but also their reputation when it comes to delays and cancellations.

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How You Can Be Compensated for Flight Delays or Cancelations

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If you traveled this holiday season then you know that it’s no easy feat!

Orlando International Airport

Not only can the planning be stressful, but you have to deal with airport crowds, heavy traffic while driving, and sometimes bad weather conditions. On top of all of that, you may have to deal with a dreaded flight delay, or even worse, a flight cancelation. That’s what has happened to thousands of travelers this holiday season, especially with the massive Southwest Airlines cancelations.

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NEWS: Southwest Airlines Cancels a Staggering 67% of Flights in One Day

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If you’re planning to travel today or within the next few days, there are some critical updates you need to know about.

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An arctic blast has been making its way across the United States, bringing low temperatures to Florida and lots of snow and severe weather to other parts of the U.S. The weather, coupled with lingering staffing issues and potentially other problems, led to the delay and cancelation of many flights ahead of the holiday weekend, throughout the weekend, and into Monday. And one airline, in particular, is struggling to recover.

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DELAYS and CANCELATIONS Impact Orlando Airport Ahead of Holiday Weekend

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So, you may or may not have heard about this little, tiny, insignificant little ARCTIC BLAST that is currently making its way across the United States from Alaska.

See what’s in store for Disney this weekend!

Meteorologists are promising freezing temperatures this weekend, with the coldest day being Christmas Eve. And, if you’re getting ready to fly to or from Orlando, you might want to be prepared for flight delays — and potentially even cancelations.

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