Hurricane Helene Causes Over 1,000 Flight Cancellations Across Southeastern US

Airlines and airports in Florida and surrounding states face significant disruptions as the storm moves north, prompting evacuation orders and extensive travel advisories.

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region late Thursday, bringing catastrophic storm surges and winds up to 130 mph.
Over 1,000 flights were canceled and nearly 1,700 delayed across major southeastern airports, including Tampa, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale.
Tampa International Airport reopened Friday morning after assessing minimal damage, but travelers should expect high passenger volumes and limited services.
Airports in Miami, St. Pete-Clearwater, and Tallahassee experienced significant cancellations and delays, with operations gradually resuming.
Airlines like Southwest, American, and Delta issued travel advisories and offered waivers for rescheduling, while Amtrak canceled all Florida routes for Thursday and Friday.