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The Federal Aviation Administration has announced it will be cutting 10% of all flights due to the current U.S. government shutdown. Among the affected airports is Orlando Airport, the major hub for those traveling in and out of Disney World. We\u2019re sharing everything you need to know.<\/p>\n
As we head into the holiday season, we\u2019re also entering one of the busiest travel times of the year. For the 2024 Thanksgiving season, Airlines for America<\/a> projected that U.S. airlines would see more than 31 million passengers, an all-time high.<\/p>\n So far, 2025 is looking a bit different. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)<\/a> just announced it will be reducing flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports across the country due to the current government shutdown. The restrictions will go into effect the morning of Friday, November 7, affecting a long list of airports. Among those that will see a cut is Orlando International Airport, which serves at the major hub for those flying in and out of Disney World.<\/p>\n What to Know About the Airline Cuts<\/p>\n According to ABC News<\/a>, flight reductions will start at 4% on November 7, before working their way up to 10%. The flights impacted by these reductions are scheduled during the hours of 6 AM and 10 PM. International flights are exempt from the cuts.<\/p>\n Orlando International Airpots. Photo by Cliff Wang.<\/p>\n \u201cOur sole role is to make sure that we keep this airspace as safe as possible. Reduction in capacity at 40 of our locations. This is not based on light airline travel locations. This is about where the pressure is and how to really deviate the pressure,\u201d FAA Administrator Bedford said during a press conference on November 5.<\/p>\n Orlando Flight Cancellations<\/p>\n For Orlando International Airport, cutting 10% of its flights per day would impact approximately 100 flights, according to the Observer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Along with Orlando, Miami, and Tampa have been named among the \u201cmajor market\u201d airports that will see reduced flights.<\/p>\n \u201cBased on a report from Airports Council International-North America, an organization that supports and advocates for airports, MCO is identified as one of the 40 U.S. airports that will have flight reductions beginning Friday (tomorrow),\u201d the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority said in a statement to FOX 35<\/a>. \u201cThis may mean fewer arrivals and departures, which could help slow the rate of activity in the national air space system and assist airports that are experiencing staffing challenges; however, the FAA has not given MCO official notification on its status.<\/p>\n Airports Affected by the Cuts<\/p>\n The FAA has shared a complete list of airports that will see cuts, including:<\/p>\n Anchorage International What Happens if Your Flight is Cancelled<\/p>\n How airlines are handling the cuts depends on the airline. For example, Southwest has shared<\/a> that it will be notifying passengers if their flight is cancelled. In most cases, they will automatically rebook you to another flight. However, if your flight has been cancelled and you don\u2019t want to travel, you are eligible for a refund.<\/p>\n![\"orlando](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/080923_WDW_MCO-Terminal-C-Concourse_Cliff-Wang-980x653.webp.webp\")
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