Possible Airport Closures - Including Orlando

MissM

MissM

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The biggest impact from Katrina on our state is the gas prices and it's not just drivers that're being affected. The airlines are too. In fact some airports are in jeopardy of shutting down including one in our state. Airportbusiness.com says airlines are working on plans to get fuel to airports that're critically short.

The nine airports in danger of shutting down are <st1:city w:st="on">Atlanta</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Charlotte</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Lauderdale</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Fort Myers</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Orlando</st1:city>, <st1:city w:st="on">Tampa</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">Washington</st1:state> Dulles, and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">West Palm Beach</st1:city></st1:place>.

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It's making big news. Flights into Orlando might be shut down. Keep an eye on any future flights - your vacation might be serverely impacted.
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MissM

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Ah thanks for the second link. I couldn't find the larger article that I had gotten forwarded in my email.

It's really rather worrisome. Atlanta, Tampa and Orlando are all on the list - and all major international aiports which support the Florida tourism industry. (Including of course, WDW.)
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cj2me

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I leave on Oct 10 out of Newark...I hope I can get out...however I wouldn't mind getting there and then having to stay in Orlando a couple of extra days.
 
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MissM

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A large number of flights coming in and out of Florida use Atlanta as the hub. So even if the airport isn't on the nine in-danger list, it's not going to be easy. (Especially when Miami is a good eight-hour drive from cental Florida.) Flying into Miami and then needing to spend another hundred dollars and an entire day driving isn't really a great solution unfortunately. :(
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HauntedPirate

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This has the potential for major damage to the tourism industry of FL. I'm actually a bit concerned about our trip in just under 2 months.
 
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MKCustodial

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MissM said:
A large number of flights coming in and out of Florida use Atlanta as the hub. So even if the airport isn't on the nine in-danger list, it's not going to be easy. (Especially when Miami is a good eight-hour drive from cental Florida.) Flying into Miami and then needing to spend another hundred dollars and an entire day driving isn't really a great solution unfortunately. :(
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Well, I don't know about other countries, but most flights from Brazil don't go directly to Orlando. Like those infamous tour groups. They'll either fly to Miami and take a bus the rest of the way, or they'll switch planes and go to Orlando.
 
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tigsmom

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And I just read that many conventions & trade shows were moving into Orlando because their original spot has been damaged. Doesn't look good for the economy at all. You can't drive or fly because of the shortage & high prices of fuel.
 
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tigsmom

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CAPTAIN HOOK said:
Thats dreadful news - I hope that something is resolved - and pretty quickly too
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There will be no quick resolution. Too much has been destroyed and will need to be rebuilt. Major ports & processing facilities have been damaged or destroyed. The roads are gone so you can't even truck it in.
 
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WSB TV and WSB Radio in Atlanta just reported that the Colonial Pipeline and Plantation Pipeline that provide fuel for both automotibe and plane are now running at 25%-35%. They said they should be up at full speed (100%) when their engineers have an opportunity to fully inspect each aspect of their equipment. Gas shortage should only be a VERY temporary problem.

Again...thoughts and prayers go out to all those in LA, MS and AL.
 
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tigsmom

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Always_Disney said:
WSB TV and WSB Radio in Atlanta just reported that the Colonial Pipeline and Plantation Pipeline that provide fuel for both automotibe and plane are now running at 25%-35%. They said they should be up at full speed (100%) when their engineers have an opportunity to fully inspect each aspect of their equipment. Gas shortage should only be a VERY temporary problem.

Again...thoughts and prayers go out to all those in LA, MS and AL.
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Lets hope they are right!
 
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bears163

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this country as a whole in in serious condition cause of the hurricane. not just the south. is they shut down airports. it will be far worse than it has ever been for people in the US.
 
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GaryT977

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MissM said:
Especially when Miami is a good eight-hour drive from cental Florida.
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I don't know what this says about my driving, but the drive from Orlando to Ft Lauderdale takes me at most three hours, and Miami is a half hour drive from Lauderdale.

I live pretty close to Orlando International, and as of right now (9/1 12:30pm), I can still hear planes flying.
 
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s25843

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GaryT977 said:
I don't know what this says about my driving, but the drive from Orlando to Ft Lauderdale takes me at most three hours, and Miami is a half hour drive from Lauderdale.

I live pretty close to Orlando International, and as of right now (9/1 12:30pm), I can still hear planes flying.
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From Hallandale, it takes me about 3.5 hours using the turnpike.
 
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MissM

MissM

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GaryT977 said:
I don't know what this says about my driving, but the drive from Orlando to Ft Lauderdale takes me at most three hours, and Miami is a half hour drive from Lauderdale.
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Yeah you know, when I wrote it this morning, I was thinking of when I drove down to the Keys. (Hella long drive that is.) I think for us, it was more like 4-4.5 hours to Miami because we're on the other coast, so it's all the way down, then across. Might be a little more direct from Orlando.

Mapquest puts it in around 260 miles/3.5 hour drive.

Still though. Not a great solution either. Between time, rental car and fuel, it's still not a really valid option in lieu of Orlando.

Oh and the reports indicate different time frames on all airports. Some have several days worth of fuel left, others about a week, but no one much more then that. Some airports are reporting they are trying to re-arrange flights and limit usage and try to just run until they go dry. So flights today but if the situation doesn't get better, no flights next week kind of thing. :(
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My wife and I are driving to Orlando on Saturday from Virginia. We will be travelling along I-95. Anyone here from NC, SC and GA who can advise about the availability of gasoline along the I-95 corridor? Thanks in advance.
 
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goofy for fire

goofy for fire

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Probably not Atlanta

Atlanta will most likely stay open. FEMA/DHS has officially asked for assistance from fire departments from across the country (by selection only from FEMA). FEMA is requesting 1,000 2-person teams to respond. In the directive sent to all fire departments from FEMA, it states that any personnel selected to respond to the disaster will report to Atlanta to receive their government credentials/specific training prior to deploying to the disaster area. This would be a logistical nightmare for 2,000 firefighters to have to fly into another city and then be transported by ground to Atlanta. I'm waiting to hear if we're going or not.
 
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Tim G

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MissM said:
It's making big news. Flights into Orlando might be shut down. Keep an eye on any future flights - your vacation might be serverely impacted.
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But how long is that going to take...???
 
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