US Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg has provided an update on the status of airports and the Port of Tampa Bay in western Florida following the impact of recent weather conditions. Buttigieg expressed optimism, stating that more airports in the region are expected to return to normal operations by tomorrow.
According to Buttigieg, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is actively collaborating with approximately 25 significant airports in the affected area. As of now, about half of these airports remain closed, while the other half are either partially open or fully operational.