Traveler Alert: Bomb Threat Received at Orlando International Airport
We’ve got breaking news at Orlando International Airport that could impact your flight plans this evening.
The airport received a bomb threat earlier today, which is causing numerous delays.
At 5:30 p.m., the local police learned of this threat and immediately started investigating.
⚠️Advisory: Law enforcement partners are currently investigating a call. Terminal B road traffic is closed. Please follow instructions from onsite airport personnel. Updates will be provided as the situation develops.
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) February 26, 2024
According to the Orlando Sentinel, “law enforcement partners are currently investigating” the bomb threat at Orlando International Airport (MCO).
Angela Starke, who works as a spokesperson for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, indicates that this bomb threat impacts Terminal B.
As the tweet indicates, the road to Terminal B is currently unavailable to guests.
A 7:30 p.m. status update suggests that police officials remain on the premises at Orlando International Airport as they investigate.
Update/3: Law enforcement partners are still responding to a call on Terminal B. We thank you for your patience at this time and we ask you to please continue to follow instructions from personnel onsite.
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) February 27, 2024
Unverified social media images suggest large crowds at the airport.
Starke adds the following in a comment to the Orlando Sentinel:
Photo: MCO
“Traffic to Terminal B is being impacted and we are asking people to please follow instructions from onsite airport personnel.”
Those of you planning to pick up or drop off guests at MCO at Terminal B this evening should expect to be redirected to Terminal A or the train station.
Photo: Orlando International Airport
8 PM Update of Orlando International Airport Bomb Threat
Photo: Fortune
Greg Angel at Spectrum 13 News Orlando tweeted the following at 8 p.m.:
ALERT: Orlando Police have Terminal B at Orlando International Airport @MCO closed at the moment.
Flights will likely be impacted.
Live Updates: https://t.co/Rv5Gx4bM4D pic.twitter.com/1HXBGdOQiz
— Greg Angel (@NewsGuyGreg) February 27, 2024
You’ll want to track your departure gates and flight numbers carefully tonight.
Also, you should arrive early in anticipation of crowds and long lines.
Angel has thoughtfully posted a list of delayed flights. This information may help you in determining your airport plans.
Airlines at MCO's Terminal B include Delta, United, American.
A number of flights appear to be delayed. pic.twitter.com/GuTa3gqU3f
— Greg Angel (@NewsGuyGreg) February 27, 2024
8:30 PM Update of Orlando International Airport Bomb Threat
Thankfully, the latest MCO update gives the all-clear message to travelers:
Update/4: Law enforcement has cleared a call at Terminal B. Road traffic to Terminal B will reopen soon. We thank you for your patience and cooperation while our partners work towards resuming normal operations at Terminal B.
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) February 27, 2024
As the message indicates, the road to Terminal B is reopening soon, and everything should return to normal in a matter of hours.
You should still arrive early and expect larger crowds this evening, though.
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