The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that airlines are being required to cut 10% of their flights at 40 airports across the nation due to the government shutdown.
This news comes ahead of a typical busy travel weekend with Veterans Day taking place on November 11 this year. Keep reading for all the affected airports, including the most recent response from a major airport near Disney World. At Mickey Visit, we cover all the important news impacting our readers, like crowd predictions for Disneyland and new EPCOT concert announcements.
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Airport Near Disney World Responds
According to a list reported by the Associated Press, 40 airports are being required to cut 10% of their flights across the nation to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers during the ongoing government shutdown and ensure that flying remains safe.
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On the list is Orlando International Airport (MCO), the closest airport to Walt Disney World and Port Canaveral, which is one of the busiest cruise terminals in the world. In response to this news, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) posted this statement on the official MCO Facebook page,
“The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has not received official notification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a decrease of flight activity in response to the Federal Government Shutdown. Based on various reports, MCO is identified as one of the 40 U.S. airports that will have flight reductions beginning Friday, November 7; however, this has not been confirmed by the FAA. We encourage travelers to contact their airlines directly for questions and flight status. The airport will remain fully staffed to assist in anyway possible.”
According to this statement, MCO has not received an official notification from the FAA, so it’s hard to say how much of an impact this will have on this well-known airport, often used by those traveling to Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise Line guests.
40 Airports May Experience Travel Disruptions
The cuts to 40 major airports across the nation will start to take effect on Friday. Travelers should check with their airlines to see if their flight has been cut. Travelers flying through Los Angeles International (LAX), Ontario (ONT), and Orlando International (MCO) should be prepared in case of any travel disruptions starting Friday. However, Long Beach Airport (LBG) and Orange County’s John Wayne Airport (SNA), both common airports for Disneyland visitors, are not on the affected list.
Below is the full list of impacted airports as reported by the Associated Press.
- Anchorage International in Alaska
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International in Georgia
- Boston Logan International in Massachusetts
- Baltimore/Washington International in Maryland
- Charlotte Douglas International in North Carolina
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International in Kentucky
- Dallas Love Field in Texas
- Ronald Reagan Washington National in Virginia
- Denver International in Colorado
- Dallas/Fort Worth International in Texas
- Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County in Michigan
- Newark Liberty International in New Jersey
- Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International in Florida
- Honolulu International in Hawaii
- Houston Hobby in Texas
- Washington Dulles International in Virginia
- George Bush Houston Intercontinental in Texas
- Indianapolis International in Indiana
- John F. Kennedy International in New York
- Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas
- Los Angeles International in California
- LaGuardia Airport in New York
- Orlando International in Florida
- Chicago Midway International in Illinois
- Memphis International in Tennessee
- Miami International in Florida
- Minneapolis/St. Paul International in Minnesota
- Oakland International in California
- Ontario International in California
- Chicago O’Hare International in Illinois
- Portland International in Oregon
- Philadelphia International in Pennsylvania
- Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Arizona
- San Diego International in California
- Louisville International in Kentucky
- Seattle/Tacoma International in Washington
- San Francisco International in California
- Salt Lake City International in Utah
- Teterboro in New Jersey
- Tampa International in Florida
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