Hurricane Forces Suspension of Alaska’s Flights to Florida

Alaska Airlines today began suspending some flights to Florida due to the imminent arrival of Hurricane Frances.

Alaska will operate Flight 10 tonight from Seattle to Orlando and Flight 9 tomorrow from Orlando to Seattle. The airline will then suspend most service until Monday afternoon at the earliest.

All Alaska Airlines service to Miami already is suspended and will resume, weather permitting, with Flight 16 on Saturday night.

The flight cancellations are prompted by today’s announcement by Orlando International Airport (MCO) that it will close operations from noon Friday through noon Monday. Miami International Airport (MIA) is open but expected to close.

To access Alaska Airlines’ ticket change policy go to: (http://www.alaskaair.com/www2/flights/HurricanePolicy.asp)

For further information, please contact Lou Cancelmi +1-206-392-5170, Sam Sperry, +1-206-392-5038, both for Alaska Airlines

SOURCE: Alaska Airlines