Do the Floridians want us there?

[Mr Tom Morrow]

My view is that Floridians welcome tourists with open arms and want the situation to continue hurricane or not. Those in the hospitality industry need tourism to survive as it pays their wages.
But also bear in mind we are a very small percentage of tourists compared to American visitors.

Disney staff who looked after us were glad we were there else they get laid off with no pay.

[lickerofthetoe]

Originally Posted by grottyrotty

Thanks Shelley.

Not sure what the logic is but if tomorrow's flight is cancelled, we won't be rescheduling again. Just a watch and wait game again.

Deb

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Awwwww fingers crossed Hun xx

[lickerofthetoe]

Originally Posted by RandomBunny

Thanks for making this thread. We're due to fly tomorrow and I was wondering the same thing. If we do get to fly, would we be welcome. Tips and income are probably much wanted right now!

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Originally Posted by DISNEYPRINCESS5

I have just had a look at glasgow airport website and it states the TC flight has left to head to MCO! hopefully thats the start!

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Originally Posted by 2littleboys

This makes me happy, we are flying with TC from Glasgow on Sunday

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Originally Posted by DISNEYPRINCESS5

we are a week on sunday! Was feeling so stressed earlier! But this has calmed me ever so slightly!

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Take a look at this thread I started earlier, there's more flights departing today that we realise I think.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/sho... php?t=1046841

[bighal]

Unless you are near the coast where flooding took place and apart from a cew trees down you could drive around for some time and not even realise a hurricane had been though the area a day ago. Back home people see the damage done to the Caribbean Islands and think that has happen to the whole of Florida. Most of the damage from Harvey looked like flood damage, the same as for Katrina but thankfully it does not appear to be so much flood damage as expected.

[grottyrotty]

Originally Posted by lickerofthetoe

Awwwww fingers crossed Hun xx

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Thanks, Shelley.

Looks like the flight today is slightly delayed due to relocation of planes, but is still scheduled to depart at 14.05. Feeling a bit more hopeful for tomorrow

Deb

[MarkUKinOrlando]

We enjoy the sunshine but we also know the risk of living here..hurricanes, tornados, tropical storms etc. Tourists are always welcome. The income is welcomed, as are the tax dollars.

[bighal]

Originally Posted by DISNEYPRINCESS5

I have just had a look at glasgow airport website and it states the TC flight has left to head to MCO! hopefully thats the start!

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The Thomas Cook flight was carrying Medics and not paying passengers, most likely to go to the Caribbean Islands. Probably will pick up passengers for the way back..I suspect the RAF took the Airtanker back as per their contract. I got this from someone I work with at Glasgow Airport.

[lickerofthetoe]

Originally Posted by grottyrotty

Thanks, Shelley.

Looks like the flight today is slightly delayed due to relocation of planes, but is still scheduled to depart at 14.05. Feeling a bit more hopeful for tomorrow

Deb

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Ah excellent news. I'll give you a little wave if I see you there

I'll be the one beaming from ear to ear like a Cheshire Cat because i eventually got there.

Have an amazing time xx

[nordictat2girl]

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow

My view is that Floridians welcome tourists with open arms and want the situation to continue hurricane or not. Those in the hospitality industry need tourism to survive as it pays their wages.
But also bear in mind we are a very small percentage of tourists compared to American visitors.

Disney staff who looked after us were glad we were there else they get laid off with no pay.

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Well said (as always lol) and as an American who lives in Europe and sees both sides...I can tell you that the money we spend over there is very welcomed!
Whenever I get homesick and can't get to the US.. I actually fly over to the UK for a wee trip because I feel *most* of the British folks I encounter are friendly and remind me of the US charm.
Norwegian folks can be a bit cold heh.

Anyways, don't feel unwanted when you go to FL...Go there and try to have fun and enjoy your trip.

[DISNEYPRINCESS5]

Originally Posted by bighal

The Thomas Cook flight was carrying Medics and not paying passengers, most likely to go to the Caribbean Islands. Probably will pick up passengers for the way back..I suspect the RAF took the Airtanker back as per their contract. I got this from someone I work with at Glasgow Airport.

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Really? Well least they are flying! Fingers crossed they start taking passengers soon then! We arent due to fly til 24th but hoping all the delays are well past by then!