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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.
Orlando’s airport adopted a $6 billion plan for the next decade that spans from functional restroom renovations to futuristic air taxis.
On Friday, air traffic appears to be flowing much better. However, some delays and cancellations still linger.
Airports are still reeling from the impacts of the continuing government shutdown, and Orlando International Airport in Florida is the latest hub to feel the effects. A ground delay was issued Thursday evening for Florida’s busiest airport,