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We’ve been reporting on the low crowds at Disney World recently, which has led to some shockingly low ride wait times.
Low crowds
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.
Mask signage
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.
Indoor Mask Sign
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.Â
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.
Mask sign in Disney World
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.
Tourism is a HUGE part of Florida’s economy.
Orlando International Airport Spring Break Crowds
From miles of beaches to several theme parks, the state brings in a ton of people for vacations. The global pandemic had a big impact on tourism in Florida last year, but since then, numbers have started to recover. And now, Florida tourism is WAY up compared to last year.
The situation with COVID-19 continues to develop in the United States and around the world.
Orlando International Airport
We’ve been sharing updates about COVID-19 case numbers in Florida, the state of emergency that was issued in Orange County, Florida, updates to mask rules, and more. Recently, some news has been shared regarding travel restrictions and what may be required to enter the United States from abroad in the future.
Unexpected things do happen on vacations, and this week the center of a few mishaps has been at the airports.
Orlando International Airport
Many major airlines have been experiencing huge delays and cancelations recently, causing travel to become more unpredictable than usual. Just yesterday, Spirit Airlines even canceled 22 of its flights from Orlando. However, these problems have continued through today as well.
Traveling is not always easy, and many people experience delays, complications, and cancellations.
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Being stranded at the airport with your flight canceled can be frustrating, and a lot of travelers in Orlando, FL are experiencing just that today.
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