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Transportation officials announce flight cuts at major airports. See how it will affect MLB, your Thanksgiving travel plans.
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Reports: FAA cuts flights at Orlando, Tampa airports; what passengers need to know
Orlando International Airport was listed as one of the 40 "high volume" major airports slated for a 10% reduction in flights, reports say. Tampa International Airport is also included in the list.
Flights are delayed at Orlando International Airport due to an issue with staffing air traffic controllers, and a federal advisory says at some point Thursday night, there will be no certified air traffic controllers at all.
Passengers can expect average delays of nearly three hours, the FAA said, warning that at some point all flights into Florida’s busiest airport could be halted.
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FAA to cut air traffic amid shutdown staffing shortages; MCO 'minimally impacted,' airport says
The FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets starting Friday due to staffing shortages during the government shutdown.
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The FAA has ordered flight cuts at 40 major airports, including Orlando and Tampa. Lakeland is offering itself an alternative airport for Avelo Airlines.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said that Orlando International Airport later on Thursday is expected to be without certified air traffic controllers preventing landings as employee absences grow during the ongoing government shutdown.
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Orlando International Airport accepts donations for airport workers amid ongoing government shutdown
Orlando International Airport is collecting donations to help airport workers impacted by the government shutdown. Donations can be dropped off at the airport until Friday, Nov. 7.