The Department of Justice announced Thursday that it would launch a “broad public inquiry” into the state of competition in air travel — the government’s second inquiry into the airline industry in just the past two months.
08.10.2024 - 07:35 / skift.com / Delta Air Lines / United Airlines / Meghna Maharishi
Multiple airlines and airports are preparing for Hurricane Milton, a “potentially catastrophic” storm that’s expected to hit southwest Florida on Wednesday.
The storm comes as Florida is recovering from Hurricane Helene, which has now become one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history. Earlier on Monday, Hurricane Milton intensified into a Category 5 storm, but is expected to weaken to a Category 3 storm once it makes landfall in Florida, according to NBC News.
Tampa International Airport and Orlando International Airport have said that they plan to suspend operations in anticipation of the storm. American, Delta, United, JetBlue and Southwest started issuing travel waivers in Florida.
In a note to investors on Monday, Citi analyst Stephen Trent said that cancellations from Hurricane Milton could cause Southwest and Spirit to take a major hit to their earnings because of their exposure to Tampa.
Here is a breakdown on how Hurricane Milton is impacting airlines and airports:
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Visit Florida launched a new campaign Monday to inform tourists that many parts of the state are open and ready to welcome visitors after hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Walt Disney World will shut down on Wednesday as Florida braces for Hurricane Milton.
Floridians are returning to their homes and businesses to survey the damage after millions were advised to evacuate before Hurricane Milton.
The Tampa Bay region on the west coast of Florida is preparing for a cataclysmic storm, touted as one of the most powerful in recent history.
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Rain began falling over Orlando early Wednesday morning as Hurricane Milton barreled toward the Sunshine State. Forecasts predicted violent winds, flash flooding, and tornadoes to reach the region by late afternoon.
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