ORLANDO, Fla. — The holiday weekend is shaping up to be a challenging one.
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A few flights have already been delayed at Orlando International Airport on Friday morning.
We’ve recently seen massive flight cancellations. Airlines have been unreliable lately.
Be prepared if you’re flying out for the Fourth of July weekend, because you may run into a problem.
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They don’t have enough staff members and are struggling to keep up with passenger demand.
A traveler told Channel 9 that she is bracing for issues.
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“I do have concerns but at the same time, I am expecting the worst and just hoping for the best,” said Sheila LaLonde-Brewington.
LaLonde-Brewington’s connecting flight was delayed to Orlando.
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A travel expert said it is best to pay extra for a direct flight.
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