UPDATE: Orlando International Airport Resumes Normal Operations After Emergency Order Canceled
The FAA has canceled the Emergency Order. Orlando International Airport can now resume normal operations, but travelers could still feel the impact.
FAA Emergency Order
Orlando International Airport (MCO) anticipated the airport to continue with normal operations even with the Government Shutdown. Unfortunately, travelers experienced significant delays when MCO experienced an air traffic controller shortage.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a list of 40 major airports that will be seeing a 10% in flight reduction. This reduction would cut thousands of flights daily. To see all airports that were listed read HERE.
When the flight reduction was first announced, an official order had not been received by MCO. Once the order was received many flights were canceled. You can read more about the impact on MCO HERE.
MCO Statement
The FAA has canceled the Emergency Order that reduced flights at 40 major airports. MCO shared the following:
The FAA has canceled the Emergency Order. However, it may take time before some carriers resume regular services.
What Does This Mean to You?
This is great news that the airspace restrictions have been lifted, but there still could be some lingering impacts. Unfortunately, it will take some time, some have reported several weeks, before all carriers return to normal operations.
Be sure to check directly with your airline regarding your flight's status.
It is important to check directly with your airline for information regarding your flight's status.
Was any of your travel impacted by the Emergency Order? Do you have any upcoming travel? Are you worried that your flight could be impacted still? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!
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