Ground delays issued amid shortage of air controllers
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Orlando International Airport resumes 'regular operations' following hours of delays, the airport says
At this time, MCO is seeing only a few delays and cancellations, partially due to weather elsewhere in the country, an airport spokesperson said.
A government shutdown is causing flight delays due to air traffic controller staffing issues. Air traffic controllers are working without pay, which an expert says adds significant stress to a high-pressure job.
On Friday, air traffic appears to be flowing much better. However, some delays and cancellations still linger.
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Orlando International Airport flights delayed hours over staffing issues, FAA says
Flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO) were delayed for hours on Thursday night due to FAA staffing issues, according to the FAA's National Airspace System website.
Orlando International Airport faces disruptions due to a power outage affecting baggage and internal transit systems.
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Major US airport near closure amid government shutdown — and it’s worrying news for Disney fans
Other major airports, including Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), have experienced major delays as well.
Transport Secretary Sean Duffy confirms that airport delays will ‘get worse’ as shut down rumbles on
As the government shutdown enters its second month, Transport Secretary Sean Duffy says flight delays and cancellations are only going to get worse