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Orlando International Airport Expects Normal Operations During Government Shutdown

Essential FAA and TSA staff will work without pay, raising the risk of slower screening with potential flight delays.

Overview

  • The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority says it will coordinate closely with federal partners to keep travel safe and efficient.
  • Travelers are urged to check live TSA wait times on the MCO app or website and to confirm flight status directly with their airlines.
  • Passengers should arrive earlier than usual and consider TSA PreCheck, MCO Reserve, or Families on the Fly to move through security more quickly.
  • Officials warn that unpaid work for essential FAA and TSA employees could strain staffing and slow processing, which may lengthen lines and delay flights.
  • As a primary gateway for Disney and Universal visitors, MCO cautions that even minor slowdowns could have outsized effects on Central Florida tourism.