Starting Friday, Orlando International Airport must reduce flights under a new FAA emergency order aimed at easing stress on air traffic control.

Travelers into MCO are thinking of flight contingency plans after learning that the airport is one of 40 that the FAA is reducing flights at.

The government shutdown entered its 38th day Friday, grounding nearly 1,000 flights and delaying about 3,000 more across the United States, according to federal aviation officials.

"The reduction in flights is likely to impact passengers, and we ask travelers to check directly with their airlines regarding delays and cancellations," MCO said. "Orlando International Airport will be fully staffed to assist passengers as much as possible during this time."

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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.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) says it has not received official word from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) about any reduction in flight activity as part of the ongoing federal government shutdown.