The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop because of a potential communications problem between air traffic control towers, causing flight delays to mount across the country.
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MCO anticipates about 90 flight cancellations for Saturday, airport says
Orlando International Airport officials said the Federal Aviation Administration has lifted the nationwide ground stop, but warned travelers to expect continued disruptions as airlines work to resume normal operations.
The airport is urging passengers to check directly with their airlines to confirm departure times before heading to the airport. Travelers are advised to avoid coming to the airport unless their flights have been confirmed.
As of Friday, MCO anticipated about 90 flight cancellations for Saturday, though officials cautioned that the number could change as airlines resume operations…