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Orlando, Fla. – As part of the global airline system, Orlando International Airport (MCO) has experienced limited impact from the worldwide technology glitch that affected IT systems at several U.S. airlines. Our team is working closely with our airline partners to assist their customers with passenger movement and convenience in the terminal.

We have been informed that the airlines being impacted locally are gradually returning to normal operations. As of Friday morning this is the impact at MCO.

• Total delays within, into, or out of the United States today at MCO: 74
• Total cancellations today at Orlando Intl: 65

The FAA is closely monitoring the situation and is working with the airlines. FAA updates can be accessed at https://nasstatus.faa.gov/

While MCO’s IT operations are not impacted, we understand the inconvenience this has caused to passengers and are working with our partners to minimize issues at Orlando International Airport.

We recommend that passengers:
• Check with their airlines for the latest flight information
• Allow extra time for check-in and baggage processing
• Monitor our airport’s website and social media for updates

The Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike is working with the affected airlines and has a statement that can be accessed at https://www.crowdstrike.com/en-us

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is proud to operate Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL), two of Florida’s premier air travel gateways. MCO is a world-class global connector, serving more than 57 million annual passengers across its three terminals, A, B and C. Connected to an Intermodal Terminal Facility that offers high-speed passenger rail service, Terminal C is an inventive structure that elevates the customer experience with 100% automated screening lanes at TSA checkpoints. ORL is conveniently located just miles from downtown Orlando and provides vital general aviation access to the heart of the region.