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MCO expects about 90 flight cancellations Saturday after the FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop Friday, according to a statement from the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
The aviation authority, which operates Orlando International Airport, said the number may change as airlines resume operations. It asked passengers to check with their airlines to confirm departure times and to avoid coming to the airport unless the airline has confirmed the flight will depart.
The authority said its partner Visit Orlando has arranged discounted hotel rates for affected travelers. Rosen Hotels and Resorts is offering a discount to those with proof of a ticket on an impacted flight, and Hilton Orlando is offering a distressed rate.
The FAA had halted all departing flights at U.S. airports Friday afternoon “due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety.” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the stop followed a communication issue affecting all Air Route Traffic Control Centers. The FAA has not publicly given a more specific cause.
