Heavy rain disrupts flights at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport - CBS Miami
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Mauricio Maldonado
Digital Editor, CBS Miami
Mauricio Maldonado is a digital editor for CBS Miami and has been a digital journalist in the South Florida area since 1997. Mauricio started at the Miami Herald in 1990 and transitioned over to their online team in 1997. In 2001, he moved north to lend his talents to SunSentinel.com, where he spent 17 years. Mauricio has been with CBS Miami since 2018.
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Weather impacting air travel at South Florida airports
Heavy rain is disrupting air travel in and out of Miami International Airport (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
There were a total of 109 cancellations and 347 delays at MIA.
FLL reported 35 flights canceled and another 248 flights delayed.
Authorities said the destinations affected by cancellations include major domestic hubs such as Dallas-Fort Worth, Newark and Atlanta, as well as international cities like Nassau, Bahamas.
Delayed flights involve a mix of domestic and international destinations, including Houston, Montreal, Canada and Kingston, Jamaica.
While weather in South Florida is a contributing factor, authorities noted that airline operations and other national airspace management issues may also be playing a role.
Mauricio Maldonado is a digital editor for CBS Miami and has been a digital journalist in the South Florida area since 1997. Mauricio started at the Miami Herald in 1990 and transitioned over to their online team in 1997. In 2001, he moved north to lend his talents to SunSentinel.com, where he spent 17 years. Mauricio has been with CBS Miami since 2018.
