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Aug 11, 2023

Fog Advisory and Hurricane Idalia Disrupt Logan Airport, Leaving

With flights grounded amid a dense fog advisory and the troubling approach of Hurricane Idalia towards the west coast of Florida, Logan International Airport is a scene of chaos. Hundreds of

With flights grounded amid a dense fog advisory and the troubling approach of Hurricane Idalia towards the west coast of Florida, Logan International Airport is a scene of chaos. Hundreds of passengers find themselves stranded or scrambling to book alternate flights in order to make it back home. According to the Boston Globe, as of 8:42 a.m. today, Logan reported 50 flight delays and 30 cancellations.

Passengers shared their frustrations, with many expressing concern for their families and pets back in Florida. As reported by NBC10 Boston, Reema Raddar, who lives in Florida, said, "I want to get home and get my pets get everything I need. I brought two days of like work clothes, you know? I don't even have clothes to be stuck anywhere." Tampa International Airport, along with other airports in Florida, have suspended flights and some are not expected to open back up until Thursday morning due to the severity of the hurricane.

Its effects have not been limited to Logan Airport. An article by CBS News explains how Sabrina St. Surin and her family escaped the impending storm by leaving their vacation early and returning to Massachusetts. She recounted the frenzy at Orlando Airport – an alternative to the closed Tampa Airport – as passengers rushed to depart. "There were a lot of people at the airport trying to quickly leave," St. Surin said. "The lines were nuts, but we got through!"

Executorily, another NBC Universal article sheds light on the constant updates and advisories from Logan Airport, urging passengers to check the status of their flights before heading to the airport. As Hurricane Idalia threatens other states such as Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, travelers are strongly advised to stay vigilant and informed.

As the situation unfolds, it becomes clear that the combination of dense fog and Hurricane Idalia has led to uncertainty and discomfort for travelers at Logan Airport and beyond. Amid these challenging circumstances, passengers and their families must brace themselves for potential changes to their travel plans.

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