Ripple effects of a fuel shortage at Orlando’s airport will be felt for the next few days by travelers flying into or out of the Florida destination.
The Federal Aviation Administration has alerted airlines that Orlando International Airport is running low on fuel, according to USA Today.
The FAA said supply issues are likely to continue through about 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Due to the shortage, the FAA is advising airlines that any plane flying into Orlando ought to have enough fuel on board to depart as well.
Ops Update: Weather issues along the Gulf Coast had prevented reserve supply delivery of jet fuel at MCO. The weather has lifted and ships have departed. If flight disruptions occur, airline contingency plans are currently in place. Thank you for your patience.
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) December 11, 2022
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“Weather issues along the Gulf Coast had prevented reserve supply delivery of jet fuel at MCO. The weather has lifted and ships have departed. If flight disruptions occur, airline contingency plans are currently in place. Thank you for your patience,” the airport wrote in a Sunday tweet.
A statement from the airport said it is not running out of fuel, it just does not have very much, according to Airways.
“The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is not out of fuel, and fuel is being delivered after extended weather issues along the Gulf Coast impacted fuel reserve delivery. The weather has lifted and ships have been able to depart,” the statement said.
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“The Orlando International Airport Consortium, which oversees and manages the aviation fuel for the airport, is requesting all airlines to please have additional fuel on flights coming to Orlando through the weekend,” the statement said.
“To supplement the shortfall, fuel is being trucked to the airport. The fuel supply is being monitored and airline contingency plans are in place to lessen any impact on operations,” the statement said.
One of the contingency plans is tankering. According to the website
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