Travelers at Orlando International Airport (MCO) were left stranded and sweating this week after one of the airport’s trams broke down, forcing passengers to walk the long outdoor path between terminals in Florida’s sweltering August heat. The viral video, captioned “Tram broke at MCO,” shows a massive crowd of passengers shuffling along the elevated walkway, stretching as far as the eye can see. Airport vehicles and even a fire truck can be seen below as frustrated travelers made the long trek, some dragging bags and children behind them.
While no official explanation has been given yet for the Florida tram malfunction, social media users quickly shared their reactions, with many sympathizing with the stranded travelers. One user summed it up perfectly, “You know they’re soaking in sweat. August in Orlando is a hard no.” Another said, “I’m sure it felt like actually hell.”
Others were stunned to learn that the Florida airport even had a pedestrian walkway. “I didn’t even know it had a walking path,” one commenter admitted, while another added, “That’s so miserable.” Several users also raised concerns about accessibility, with one writing, “Omg, I did not know this was something that could realistically happen. What about guests with disabilities??”…