Hurricane Milton disrupts flights as Scots facing lengthy delays

Both Tampa and Orlando airports have closed in preparation for the category five hurricane which is expected to sweep through the state today. - www.dailyrecord.co.uk

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Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter Travellers hoping to travel to Florida from Glasgow or Edinburgh airport could face cancellations as Hurricane Milton batters the US. Both Tampa and Orlando airports have been closed due to "severe weather conditions" after a state of emergency was declared ahead of the category five hurricane. After the forecast that the hurricane is expected to sweep through the state today, Disney World has closed its park until at least tomorrow, October 10, along with Universal Orlando, reports Glasgow Live.



The closures come as President Joe Biden warns the storm could be one of the worst in 100 years. More than six million people have been warned to evacuate the area ahead of the storm, with airlines including TUI, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways having cancelled or delayed flights to Florida - including from Glasgow and Edinburgh. Orlando Airport closed at 8am (local time) today and is scheduled to reopen at 6pm (local time) on Thursday, October 10.

Meanwhile, Tampa Airport has been closed since Tuesday and is due to reopen from 8am on Friday, October 11. TUI has already cancelled a flight today, with more being 'watched' although are also likely to be cancelled. They include the TOM742 from Glasgow Airport which was due to depart on Thursday, October 10.

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