Other major airports, including Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), have experienced major delays as well.

At this time, MCO is seeing only a few delays and cancellations, partially due to weather elsewhere in the country, an airport spokesperson said.

Florida's major airports are experiencing significant disruptions as the government shutdown approaches its longest duration in U.S. history.

Orlando International Airport officials have announced that for the first time ever, nonstop flights will be available between Orlando and Tokyo. The new route, operated by ZIPAIR Tokyo, establishes the first-ever nonstop passenger flights between Japan and Florida, as well as the Asia-Pacific region and the state.

Flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO) were delayed for hours on Thursday night due to FAA staffing issues, according to the FAA's National Airspace System website.

Orlando to Tokyo direct flights will start in February 2026 by ZIPAIR Tokyo, with initial charter flights potentially leading to regular service.

After the tragic crash of a UPS plane in Louisville, the Muhammad Ali International Airport said its airfield had been closed. There were passengers at the airport in Orlando who had their bags checked for Louisville when they saw what happened.

It marks the first-ever passenger service connecting Tokyo’s Narita International Airport and Orlando International Airport.

Orlando International Airport faces disruptions due to a power outage affecting baggage and internal transit systems.