Just weeks after Hurricane Ian lashed the Gulf Coast of Florida, Tropical Storm Nicole is battering the Atlantic Coast.
Heavy winds and massive waves pounded the coast north of Fort Lauderdale today, forcing evacuations and temporarily shutting down Walt Disney World in Orlando.
WESH News in Florida said Disney parks closed Wednesday at 5 p.m. and will remain closed until at least noon today (Thursday, Nov. 10). CNN said Universal Orlando Resort also closed Wednesday afternoon.
Orlando International Airport was closed as of late Wednesday afternoon, as was Melbourne International. CNN said Palm Beach International Airport and Daytona Beach International Airport also closed Wednesday afternoon.
Orlando Airport’s Twitter feed doesn’t appear to have been updated today, and there was no immediate word on when operations might be restored.
Flights to other Florida airports also seem to be have been affected. WestJet’s 10 a.m. departure from Toronto Pearson to Tampa has been delayed until noon.
Tampa International Airport put the following statement out on Twitter this morning:
“Tampa International Airport remains open this morning and throughout the day. However, we expect increasing delays and cancellations due to the storm. Passengers should always check directly with their airlines for the most up-to-date flight information.”
Grand Anse Beach in Grenada. Hugh Whyte/Unsplash Photo.
CANADA-GRENADA FLIGHTS BEGIN AGAIN
As the winter season approaches and Canadians seek warm weather destinations, Grenada is pleasured to welcome new direct flights with Air Canada and Sunwing Airlines.
Air Canada resumed its nonstop service from Toronto starting November 3, 2022, through April 2023, on Thursdays and Sundays, departing at 9:30am from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and landing in Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) at 3:55pm.
Sunwing Airlines started its nonstop, year-round service on November 6, 2022, on Sundays, departing at 10:15am from Pearson and landing in Grenada at 4:35pm.
Official welcome ceremonies were held for each carrier at the VIP Government Lounge, at Maurice Bishop International Airport. Both flights were almost full capacity.
CANADA JETLINES ADDS MELBOURNE, FLORIDA
Canada Jetlines earlier this week announced its first international route: Toronto to Las Vegas. Today it confirmed flights from Toronto Pearson to Melbourne Orlando in Florida.
The Canadian carrier’s second route into the United States will launch starting with two flights per week and increased frequency to follow. Located 50 miles southeast of Orlando, Melbourne connects Florida visitors to Orlando, Central Florida’s Space Coast and Cocoa Beach.
“Our Canada Jetlines family is thrilled to launch service to another exciting U.S. destination this winter – continuing expansion of our international network of convenient leisure and business travel,” said Eddy Doyle, Chief Executive Officer of Canada Jetlines. “Canada is one of the top countries for international tourists to Central Florida and we are pleased to connect Canadians to their favorite sun-destinations as they begin to plan winter vacations.”
