Orlando airport has no FAA ground stop or delay programme listed
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Orlando International Airport (MCO) had no FAA ground stop, ground delay programme, delay notice or closure at 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026. 1
Checked at 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026. The FAA feed covers ground stops, delay programmes and closures; it does not count cancellations by single airlines. For a reading taken this minute, open the FAA status page or the airport's own site.
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No FAA delay programme listed at MCO and nearby airports
| Code | Airport | FAA status at 12:30am ET | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCO | Orlando International Airport | No FAA programme or closure listed | 1 |
| SFB | Orlando Sanford International | No FAA programme or closure listed | 1 |
| MLB | Melbourne Orlando International | No FAA programme or closure listed | 1 |
| DAB | Daytona Beach International | No FAA programme or closure listed | 1 |
| TPA | Tampa International | No FAA programme or closure listed | 1 |
If your flight from Orlando is cancelled, the airline owes you a seat or your money back
- Check the airline app before you queue. Rebooking there is often faster than the desk, and the airline's waiver page tells you how far you can move your dates for free.
- Decide whether you still want to travel. If you don't, ask for a full cash refund of the fare, taxes and bag or seat fees. It is due within 7 business days on a card. 2
- Turn down vouchers you don't want. Accepting a credit has to be your active choice. 2
- Ask who caused it. Hotel and meal promises apply when the airline caused the disruption; for an FAA or weather cause you pay your own. 3
- Get written proof of the cancellation or delay. Insurers and card benefits ask for it.
- Claim what the airline doesn't pay from your travel insurance or card, once its waiting period has passed.
Five hotels near Orlando airport run a free 24-hour shuttle, and one is a walk from the terminal
These 11 hotels sit within about 10 minutes of MCO. Distances and shuttles come from the hotels' own pages or the airport's. The airport keeps its own list of hotels with courtesy shuttles.
0 of 11 were read in full on the hotel's own page; the rest come from listings of those pages and are marked "Second-hand". Shuttle hours change, so call the front desk before you rely on a late pickup. No prices are shown here: the search buttons above open live rates.
| Hotel | Distance | Airport shuttle | Official site | Checked | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport | On airport (inside the main terminal) | Walk from the terminal. The hotel runs no shuttle; from Terminal C use the airport's free shuttle | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 4 |
| Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport | 2.2 miles (airport list) | Free, 24 hours. Call the shuttle driver for pickup | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 5 |
| Hampton Inn Orlando International Airport | 2.3 miles (airport list) | Free, 24 hours | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 6 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport | 2.5 miles (airport list) | Free, 24 hours | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 7 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Airport | 2.5 miles (airport list) | Free, 24 hours | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 8 |
| Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport | 2.7 miles (airport list) | Free, 24 hours on request. Call the hotel for pickup | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 9 |
| Courtyard Orlando Airport | 2.4 miles (airport list) | Free, hours not stated | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 10 |
| Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel | 2.4 miles (airport list) | Free, 4am to 1am | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 11 |
| Hyatt Place Orlando Airport | 2.5 miles (airport list) | Free (airport list), hours not stated | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 12 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport | 2.7 miles (airport list) | Free, hours not stated | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 13 |
| Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside | 2.7 miles (airport list) | Free on request. Call the hotel for pickup; hours not clear | Hotel's own site | 2026-11-15 | 14 |
When Uber and taxis run out at MCO, 15 shuttle, taxi and car firms take bookings, one of them around the clock
Call two or three of them and ask each for a quote and a pickup time before you commit. Firms that list 24-hour hours come first; the rest are in alphabetical order, and no firm is placed by preference.
Names, pickup points and numbers come from the airport's ground transport pages or the operator's own site, checked 15 November 2026. Numbers marked "Number on the airport's page" were only seen in listings of that page, so they link there. Prices are set by each firm when you call.
| Operator | Type | What it is | Picks up at | Hours | Areas served | Call | Book | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groome Transportation of Florida | Scheduled airporter | Shared airport shuttle to Flagler and Volusia counties | Ground Transportation Level 1, Terminal A spaces A14 to A15, Terminal B B63 to B64, Terminal C C205 to C209 | 24 hours. Daytona office open 24 hours daily, phone agents 24/7 | Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona, Flagler Beach, Ormond Beach, Palm Coast | (386) 257-5411 | Official site | 15 |
| AAA Cruise Line Connection | Shared shuttle | Out-of-town shuttle listed in the airport's southwest group | Ground Transportation Level 1, Terminal A spaces A14 to A15, Terminal B B63 to B64, Terminal C C205 to C209 | Not stated | Polk and Highlands counties, Tampa Bay and Sarasota | (321) 250-0009 | 15 | |
| Busy Traveler Transportation | Shared shuttle | Shuttle and private transfers, also cruise transfers | Ground Transportation Level 1, Terminal A spaces A14 to A15, Terminal B B63 to B64, Terminal C C205 to C209 | Not stated | Brevard County: Port Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Vero Beach and south to West Palm Beach | (321) 453-5278 | Official site | 15 |
| Cocoa Beach Shuttle | Shared shuttle | Shuttle to the beaches and Port Canaveral cruise transfers | Ground Transportation Level 1, Terminal A spaces A14 to A15, Terminal B B63 to B64, Terminal C C205 to C209 | Not stated | Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral and Brevard County | +1-321-631-4144 | Official site | 16 |
| Diamond Cab Co. | Taxi | Metered taxi, up to 9 passengers at one fare | Terminal A Level 1 ground transportation curb spaces A22 to A25; Terminal B Level 1 spaces B30 to B34; Terminal C Arrivals Curb (Level 6) | Not stated | Orlando area, metered under City of Orlando rules | 407-523-3333 | 17 | |
| Florida Superior Shuttle | Shared shuttle | Out-of-town shared shuttle | Ground Transportation Level 1, Terminal A spaces A14 to A15, Terminal B B63 to B64, Terminal C C205 to C209 | Not stated | Polk and Highlands counties, Tampa Bay and Sarasota | (407) 583-7514 | 15 | |
| Go Port | Shared shuttle | Shared shuttle and private black car to Port Canaveral | Go Port counter inside Terminal A on Level 1, next to the car rental counters | Airport to cruise transfers 10am to 12pm; cruise to airport from 7am until debarkation ends | Port Canaveral | Official site | 18 | |
| Groome Transportation LLC | Scheduled airporter | Shared airport shuttle to Lake and Marion counties and The Villages | Ground Transportation Level 1, Terminal A spaces A14 to A15, Terminal B B63 to B64, Terminal C C205 to C209 | The Villages office 8am to 8pm; phone representatives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | Ocala, The Villages, Gainesville, Lady Lake and nearby towns | (352) 539-9664 | Official site | 15 |
| Mears Destination Services | Shared shuttle | Shuttle vans, sedans, limousines and buses; the airport's ground transportation concessionaire | Level 1 shuttle van spaces, Terminal A A19 to A21, Terminal B B76 to B78, Terminal C C200 to C204 | Not stated | Orlando area and beyond, including Port Canaveral cruise transfers | 1-855-463-2776 | Official site | 19 |
| Mears Taxi | Taxi | Metered taxi, up to 9 passengers at one fare | Terminal A Level 1 ground transportation curb spaces A22 to A25; Terminal B Level 1 spaces B30 to B34; Terminal C Arrivals Curb (Level 6) | Not stated | Orlando area, metered under City of Orlando rules | 407-422-2222 | Official site | 17 |
| Melbourne Airport Shuttle | Shared shuttle | Out-of-town shared shuttle | Ground Transportation Level 1, Terminal A spaces A14 to A15, Terminal B B63 to B64, Terminal C C205 to C209 | Not stated | Brevard County including Melbourne and Palm Bay | (800) 826-4544 | 15 | |
| Quick Cab | Taxi | Metered taxi, up to 9 passengers at one fare | Terminal A Level 1 ground transportation curb spaces A22 to A25; Terminal B Level 1 spaces B30 to B34; Terminal C Arrivals Curb (Level 6) | Not stated | Orlando area, metered under City of Orlando rules | 407-447-1444 | 17 | |
| Shuttleliner of Ocala | Shared shuttle | Shared shuttle between Ocala and MCO | Ground Transportation Level 1, Terminal A spaces A14 to A15, Terminal B B63 to B64, Terminal C C205 to C209 | Not stated | Ocala, Belleview, Silver Springs and nearby Marion County towns | (352) 237-9900 | 15 | |
| Sunward Tours | Shared shuttle | Port Canaveral cruise transfers | Pre-booked pickup | Not stated | Port Canaveral | +1-321-453-0704 | Official site | 16 |
| Town & Country Transport | Taxi | Metered taxi, up to 9 passengers at one fare | Terminal A Level 1 ground transportation curb spaces A22 to A25; Terminal B Level 1 spaces B30 to B34; Terminal C Arrivals Curb (Level 6) | Not stated | Orlando area, metered under City of Orlando rules | 407-828-3035 | 17 |
Trains and buses from the airport
- Brightline intercity train, from Brightline Orlando Station at the MCO Train Station, next to Terminal C, station open 5am to 11pm daily 20
- LYNX local buses (including Link 11 and the link to Sand Lake Road SunRail), from Terminal A side, Ground Transportation Level 1, Commercial Lane spaces A38 to A41 21
A local helper can bring you clothes, feed your pets or wait in for your bags while you're stuck in Orlando
Task apps match you with someone nearby for a paid errand. Post what you need, compare offers and agree a price before anyone starts.
- Bring clothes, medication or a charger to your airport hotel.
- Feed pets, water plants or collect mail at home for an extra night or two.
- Be at home when the airline delivers a delayed bag.
- Move a car from airport parking, or drop off a spare key.
- Collect a hire car from an off-airport branch and bring it to you.
Use these for errands only. A paid ride from the airport needs a licensed driver, so book rides through the firms listed above. Airtasker covers fewer US cities than TaskRabbit, so try both. The site takes no commission from either.
Orlando has 6 lounges after security, and 5 sell a day pass
6 lounges sit after security at MCO, and 5 sell a day pass: Admirals Club (US$79 or 7,900 miles, when available); United Club (US$59); The Club MCO (2 lounges, US$63.90 including tax); Plaza Premium Lounge (price not published). An airline club pass needs a same-day boarding pass on that airline or its alliance. Delta Sky Club lists no day pass, so you need a membership, card or ticket that qualifies.
Lounges often reach capacity during a mass disruption, and access cannot be guaranteed. Delta says club access is subject to space availability 22, Priority Pass says membership does not guarantee access and is subject to capacity 23, and no lounge network publishes live occupancy on the web.
MCO has no Minute Suites or sleeping pods confirmed open after security. Hotel at the terminal: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport (before security; Day Stay with rooftop pool 10am to 6pm).
| Lounge or rest option | Type | Where | Security | Hours | Day pass | Who gets in | Rule when busy or delayed | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals ClubOpen | Airline club | Terminal B, Airside 3 (Gates 30 to 59) | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | Yes, US$79 or 7,900 miles a person, when available | Admirals Club members, AAdvantage Executive cardholders, oneworld premium cabins and status, or a One-Day Pass. Same-day boarding pass on American or a oneworld airline. | American says One-Day Passes may not be redeemable or on sale at its most popular clubs and in peak season. | 24 |
| Delta Sky ClubOpen | Airline club | Terminal B, Airside 4, Center Atrium near Gate 71 (Gates 70 to 99) | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | No. Delta stopped selling Single Visit Passes | Delta Sky Club members; Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabins; some Medallion members on international premium tickets; Delta SkyMiles Reserve cards (15 visits a year) and Amex Platinum cards (10 visits a year), then US$50 a visit. Same-day boarding pass on Delta or an eligible partner. Main Basic fares are not admitted. | Entry within 3 hours of scheduled departure, or any time on a connection. Delta says a delay does not affect access if you enter within 3 hours of the original departure time. Access is subject to space availability. | 25 |
| Plaza Premium LoungeOpen | Pay-in lounge | Terminal C, Level 2 overlooking Palm Court, next to Gate 241 (Gates C230 to C245) | After security | 7am to 9pm daily | Yes; price not published on a page that loaded | Paid entry (pre-book or walk-in), Priority Pass (2-hour maximum stay), Amex Platinum (3-hour maximum stay, entry up to 3.5 hours before departure); contract lounge for some Terminal C international airlines. | Amex: access not guaranteed and subject to space availability; maximum stay 3 hours. Priority Pass: maximum stay 2 hours. | 26 |
| The Club MCO (Gates 1 to 29)Open | Pay-in lounge | Terminal A, Airside 1, Gates 1 to 29, next to XpresSpa | After security | 5am to 9pm daily | Yes, US$63.90 including tax, bought ahead; walk-in within 6 hours of departure if there is space | Any passenger with a boarding pass via Club Pass purchase, Priority Pass or LoungeKey; Amex Platinum (enrolment in Priority Pass required). Airline lounge memberships not accepted. | Club Pass entry up to 3 hours before departure, Priority Pass and LoungeKey 2.5 hours. If your flight is delayed while inside you may stay until closing. Re-entry subject to availability. Access subject to space availability. | 27 |
| The Club MCO (Gates 70 to 99)Open | Pay-in lounge | Terminal B, Airside 4, Gates 70 to 99, near Gate 91 | After security | 5am to 9pm daily | Yes, US$63.90 including tax | Club Pass purchase, Priority Pass or LoungeKey; Amex Platinum (Priority Pass enrolment required). Airline lounge memberships not accepted. | Club Pass entry up to 3 hours before departure, Priority Pass and LoungeKey 2.5 hours. If your flight is delayed while inside you may stay until closing. Re-entry subject to availability. | 28 |
| United ClubOpen | Airline club | Terminal B, Airside 3 (Gates 30 to 59) | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | Yes, US$59 a person | United Club members; eligible premium cabin and Star Alliance passengers; one-time pass holders. Same-day boarding pass on United or a partner airline required. | None published | 29 |
| Annie's Space Sensory RoomOpen | Rest area | Terminal A (before security near the food court) | Before security | 7am to 9pm daily | No | Travellers with sensory sensitivities and their families. | None published | 30 |
| Hotel Atrium seatingOpen | Rest area | Between Terminals A and B, near the security checkpoint for Gates 70 to 99 | Before security | Not published on a page that loaded | No | Open to all. | None published | 31 |
| Hyatt Regency Orlando International AirportOpen | Hotel | Inside the main terminal between Terminals A and B, above the security checkpoint for Gates 70 to 129 | Before security | Day Stay with rooftop pool 10am to 6pm | Yes; price not published on a page that loaded | Open to travellers and non-travellers (pre-security). Day Stay gives rooftop pool, fitness centre, restaurant and room service without an overnight stay. | None published | 32 |
| Interfaith chapelOpen | Rest area | Just beyond the security checkpoint for Gates 1 to 59 (Terminals A and B) | After security | Not published on a page that loaded | No | Any passenger holding a boarding pass. | None published | 33 |
| USO Welcome Center LoungeOpen | Rest area | Terminal A, Level 1 | Before security | 8am to 8pm daily | No | Military only: active duty military personnel and family members. | None published | 33 |
| XpresSpa (Terminal B, Concourse 3)Open | Spa | Terminal B, Concourse 3 (Airside 3), Centre Hall near Gates 30 to 59 | After security | 7am to 9pm daily | No | Open to paying customers. Priority Pass members can swap a lounge visit for 25 minutes in a massage chair or lounger; same-day boarding pass required. | Subject to availability; may be at capacity at certain times. | 34 |
Checked on 15 November 2026. Names link to the operator's own page or the airport's. Prices are per person. Where a cell says not published, the figure was not on a page that loaded.
Cards and memberships that get you in at MCO
- Delta Sky Club: club members, Delta One and SkyTeam premium cabins, some Medallion members on international premium tickets, and Amex Platinum (10 visits a year) or Delta SkyMiles Reserve (15 visits) cards. Extra card visits cost US$50.
- Admirals Club: members, AAdvantage Executive cardholders, oneworld premium cabins and status, or a one-day pass. You need a same-day boarding pass on American or a oneworld airline.
- United Club: members, United Club cardholders, Star Alliance premium cabins and Gold status, or a one-time pass with a same-day United or Star Alliance boarding pass.
- The Club sells a Club Pass to any passenger and takes Priority Pass and LoungeKey. Airline club memberships are not accepted.
- Plaza Premium sells entry at the door or online and takes Priority Pass (2 hours) and Amex Platinum (3 hours).
- Priority Pass members, including memberships that come with Amex Platinum, Chase Sapphire Reserve and Capital One Venture X cards, can use the Priority Pass lounges and spa or gaming swaps marked in the table. Priority Pass says membership does not guarantee access.
- A few travel insurance policies pay their delay benefit as a lounge pass. They are listed in the lounge guide.
Staying overnight at MCO
Airport FAQ says the airport is open around the clock but each airline sets its own hours. No published rule on sleeping in the terminal; only the military-only USO sleeping room is mentioned. 33
Eleven US airlines fly from MCO, and each one's phone, chat and rebooking page is below
Airlines named on the airport's airline directory, with the contact channels each airline lists on its own site, checked 15 November 2026. When phone queues run long, try the app, chat or text channel at the same time.
Every number here was read on the airline's own contact page. Fake airline support numbers circulate in search results, so call only numbers that match the airline's site. "Answers customers" marks a social account the airline says handles support.
| Airline | Terminal | Call (US) | Chat or text | Social accounts | Airline pages | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines on this site | Terminal B | 1-800-252-7522 (1-800-ALASKAAIR) 24/7 | Chat icon on the contact page; Text 82008 | X @AlaskaAir (answers customers) · Facebook · Instagram @alaskaair | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 35 |
| Allegiant Air | Terminal A | (702) 505-8888 24 hours a day, seven days a week | Allegiant Virtual Assistant chat icon, which can connect to an agent; Send us a text at +1 (866) 432-6165 | X @Allegiant (answers customers) · Facebook · Instagram @allegiant | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 36 |
| American Airlines American Airlines on this site | Terminal B | 800-433-7300 24 hours | Chat bubble on aa.com; virtual assistant or live chat, 24/7 per the page | X @AmericanAir (answers customers) · Facebook | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 37 |
| Avelo Airlines | Terminal A | (346) 616-9500 | None listed | X @AveloAir · Facebook · Instagram @aveloair | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 38 |
| Breeze Airways | Terminal B | No phone line | Live Chat in the Breeze app on Apple or Android; Text (501) 273-3931; Contact Us Now button on the support page | X @BreezeAirways · Facebook · Instagram @breezeairways | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 39 |
| Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines on this site | Terminal B | 800-221-1212 | Chat with Us link in the Help Center, run through Delta's chat provider; Live Chat messaging with an agent in the Fly Delta app | X @Delta · Facebook · Instagram @delta | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 40 |
| Frontier Airlines | Terminal A | 602-333-5925 24/7 | Chat with us page on flyfrontier.com; Text us on WhatsApp, linked from the customer service page | X @FlyFrontier · Facebook · Instagram @flyfrontier | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 41 |
| JetBlue JetBlue on this site | Terminal C | 1-800-JETBLUE (1-800-538-2583) 24/7 | Chat button in the lower right corner of the contact page; Apple Business Chat on Apple devices, in English and Spanish | X @JetBlue · Facebook · Instagram @jetblue | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 42 |
| Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines on this site | Terminal A | 1-800-I-FLY-SWA (1-800-435-9792) | None listed | X @SouthwestAir · Facebook · Instagram @southwestair | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 43 |
| Sun Country Airlines | Terminal A | 651-905-2737 24 hours/day, 7 days/week | Text hello to 651-905-2737, 6am to 10pm Central, Monday to Sunday | X @SunCountryAir · Facebook · Instagram @suncountryair | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 44 |
| United Airlines United Airlines on this site | Terminal B | 1-800-864-8331 24 hours daily | Text UNITED to 32050 to reach an agent; Chat with us on united.com; the page says the team is available 24 hours a day | X @united (answers customers) · Facebook · Instagram @united | Change or rebook Refund Travel alerts | 45 |
US airlines published their own waiver and refund terms for the 13 November stop
The terms each airline posted after the nationwide stop, with links to the airline's own pages only. The airlines that fly from MCO, with their phone and chat channels, are listed in the section above.
| Airline | Waiver terms for 13 November | Read on airline's page | Airline pages | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | American's travel alert waived the change fee for tickets bought by 12 November for travel on 13 to 14 November, with new travel on 13 to 17 November in the same cabin between the same cities booked by 14 November, or the option to cancel and request a refund. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · American Airlines on this site · Refund page | 46 |
| Delta Air Lines | Delta's systemwide advisory covered travel on 13 to 15 November 2026 for tickets issued on or before 14 November, waiving the fare difference in the same cabin when rebooked and flown on or before 22 November, or letting customers cancel for an eCredit. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Delta Air Lines on this site · Refund page | 47 |
| United Airlines | United's newsroom said a travel waiver let customers change their plans over the weekend of 13 to 15 November 2026; press reports add waived change fees and fare differences for new flights on 12 to 20 November between the same cities, and a refund for those who chose not to travel. | No | Waiver or alert page · United Airlines on this site | 48 |
| Southwest Airlines | Southwest's advisory let customers booked on 13 to 16 November 2026 rebook or fly standby between the same cities within 5 days of the original date with no change in airfare, and confirmed a refund where Southwest cancelled or significantly delayed the flight and the customer cancelled the trip. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Southwest Airlines on this site · Refund page | 49 |
| JetBlue | JetBlue waived change and cancel fees and fare differences for JetBlue-operated flights from 13 to 15 November 2026 booked before 13 November, with rebooking through 18 November, and said customers could cancel before departure for a refund to the original payment method. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · JetBlue on this site · Refund page | 50 |
| Alaska Airlines | For tickets bought on or before 13 November 2026 with original travel from 13 to 15 November, Alaska waived the change fee and any fare difference for new travel in the same cabin through 18 November, or allowed fee-free cancellation into Wallet funds or a credit certificate, provided the change was made before the original departure. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Alaska Airlines on this site · Refund page | 51 |
| Frontier Airlines | Frontier's Nationwide Ground Stop policy covers all airports for tickets bought on or before 13 November 2026 with travel from 13 to 15 November: change and cancel fees are waived, origin and destination cannot change, any fare difference still applies, and a cancelled itinerary keeps its value as credit. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Refund page | 52 |
| Allegiant Air | Allegiant's travel alerts page carries a "Nationwide FAA Ground Stop" notice saying the stop has lifted and disruptions may continue; it states no waiver dates, fee waivers or refund terms. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Refund page | 53 |
| Avelo Airlines | Avelo's advisory says only that the ground stop has lifted and further delays may occur; it sets out no waiver terms, so the standard disruption policy applies. | Yes | Waiver or alert page · Refund page | 54 |
| Breeze Airways | No waiver terms found for Breeze. | No | Waiver or alert page | 55 |
| Sun Country Airlines | No waiver terms found; reported by a secondary source to have warned customers of possible delays and cancellations. | No | Waiver or alert page | 56 |
The data holds 7 figures for MCO from 13 and 14 November
| Date | Measure | Value | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | Flights cancelled (count used on the main page) | 232 | 57 |
| 13 Nov 2026 | Orlando International: Friday cancellations, airport count | 281 (123 arrivals, 158 departures) | 58 |
| 14 Nov 2026 | Orlando International: Saturday cancellations at about midday, airport countA later airport count gave 193. | 159 (91 arrivals, 68 departures) | 58 |
| 14 Nov 2026 | Visit Orlando, Rosen Hotels and Hilton Orlando: rates for stranded passengersNo rate or code published. | Discounted rates arranged for affected travellers | 57 |
| 14 Nov 2026 | Orlando International: Saturday cancellations, later airport countLater than the 159 reported at about midday. | 193 (113 arrivals, 80 departures) | 57 |
| 14 Nov 2026 | Non-refundable hotel and ticket at stake for one travellerThe only priced destination-end exposure found. | Several hundred dollars | 59 |
| 14 Nov 2026 | Vans Warped Tour: line-up changes | Some bands cancelled and others moved to Sunday | 59 |
Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne FL searched for "ground stop" at 81 on Google's 100 point scale
Google scores each US metro area from 0 to 100, where 100 is the metro with the highest share of searches for that term over 7 to 14 November 2026. This area ranked 5 of 210 metros for "ground stop". 60
| Search term | Score (0 to 100) | Rank among metros | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| ground stop | 81 | 5 of 210 | 60 |
| flight cancelled | 79 | 4 of 147 | 60 |
| rental car | 70 | 5 of 209 | 60 |
| one way car rental | 64 | 4 of 75 | 60 |
| hotel near airport | 58 | 6 of 145 | 60 |
| faa outage | 55 | 23 of 186 | 60 |
| flight cancellations | 53 | 8 of 146 | 60 |
| travel insurance | 44 | 17 of 176 | 60 |
| flight refund | 34 | 7 of 91 | 60 |
| amtrak | 26 | 68 of 207 | 60 |
| airline cancellations | 13 | 18 of 24 | 60 |
Most searched as "orlando airport delays" (2,200 US searches a month).
Getting out of Orlando tonight means another airport, a train or a one-way hire car
Other airports with airline flights
Orlando Sanford International (SFB), Melbourne Orlando International (MLB), Daytona Beach International (DAB), Tampa International (TPA). Their FAA status is in the table above. Check the drive before you book: no drive times are listed here.
Rail
Brightline trains leave from a station next to Terminal C at Orlando International for Miami, stopping at West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura. The airport lists the station as open 5am to 11pm daily. 20
One-way car hire and rideshare
- Hire cars ran out fast. In Atlanta all 8 rental brands listed had no cars by 5:42pm Friday, under two hours after the stop began. 61
- No rental company published one-way prices or drop fees for this event. Hertz said one-way rentals were up. 62 63
- One traveller drove about 900 miles, roughly 13 hours, from Baltimore to Orlando to protect a prepaid trip. 59
Book online before you queue. Counters sold out within hours on 13 November.
Questions travellers ask about Orlando airport
Is Orlando airport open?
Orlando International Airport (MCO) had no FAA ground stop, ground delay programme, delay notice or closure at 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026.
Are there delays at Orlando airport today?
At 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026 the FAA's status feed listed no ground stop, delay programme or delay notice for MCO. Airline-level delays and cancellations can still happen without an FAA programme, so check your airline's app as well.
What happens if my flight from Orlando is cancelled?
You can take the airline's rebooking or ask for a full cash refund of the fare, taxes and fees. The refund is due within 7 business days for card purchases. Hotels and meals depend on whether the airline caused the cancellation.
Did the 13 November ground stop affect Orlando?
Yes. Every US airport stopped departures from 3:54pm to 8:15pm ET. The data holds 7 figures for MCO from 13 and 14 November, listed on this page.
Is there a lounge at Orlando airport I can pay to use?
6 lounges sit after security at MCO. These sell a day pass: Admirals Club (US$79 or 7,900 miles, when available); United Club (US$59); The Club MCO (2 lounges, US$63.90 including tax); Plaza Premium Lounge (price not published). Airline clubs need a same-day boarding pass on that airline or its alliance. Lounges often fill during mass delays and none guarantees entry.
Other airport pages
Every figure links to its source
63 sources
Numbers in boxes point to this list. "Checked at source" means the original page was read. "Reported elsewhere" means the figure was reported via another outlet or a partial read and should be checked against the original before reuse. Full sourcing for the 13 November record is on the methodology and sources page.
- 1 FAA airport status feed, read 12:30am ET on Sunday 15 November 2026 Checked at source
- 2 US refund rule, 14 CFR Part 260 (eCFR) Checked at source
- 3 American Airlines conditions of carriage and customer service plan Checked at source
- 4 Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 5 Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 6 Hampton Inn Orlando International Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 7 DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 8 Hilton Garden Inn Orlando Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 9 Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 10 Courtyard Orlando Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 11 Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 12 Hyatt Place Orlando Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 13 Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 14 Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside, airport shuttle and distance Reported elsewhere
- 15 Groome Transportation of Florida contact details Checked at source
- 16 Cocoa Beach Shuttle contact details Checked at source
- 17 Diamond Cab Co. contact details Checked at source
- 18 Go Port contact details Checked at source
- 19 Mears Destination Services contact details Checked at source
- 20 Brightline intercity train Checked at source
- 21 LYNX local buses (including Link 11 and the link to Sand Lake Road SunRail) Checked at source
- 22 Delta Air Lines, Delta Sky Club access rules Checked at source
- 23 Priority Pass conditions of use Checked at source
- 24 American Airlines: Admirals Club (aa.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Reported elsewhere
- 25 Delta Air Lines: Delta Sky Club (americanexpress.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 26 Plaza Premium Group: Plaza Premium Lounge (prioritypass.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 27 Airport Dimensions (The Club): The Club MCO (Gates 1 to 29) (theclubairportlounges.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 28 Airport Dimensions (The Club): The Club MCO (Gates 70 to 99) (theclubairportlounges.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 29 United Airlines: United Club (united.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Reported elsewhere
- 30 Orlando International Airport: Annie's Space Sensory Room (flymco.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Reported elsewhere
- 31 Orlando International Airport: Hotel Atrium seating (flymco.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 32 Hyatt: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport (hyatt.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 33 MCO airport, terminal hours and overnight stays Checked at source
- 34 XpresSpa: XpresSpa (Terminal B, Concourse 3) (prioritypass.com), checked 15 Nov 2026 Checked at source
- 35 Alaska Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 36 Allegiant Air contact page Checked at source
- 37 American Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 38 Avelo Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 39 Breeze Airways contact page Checked at source
- 40 Delta Air Lines contact page Checked at source
- 41 Frontier Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 42 JetBlue contact page Checked at source
- 43 Southwest Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 44 Sun Country Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 45 United Airlines contact page Checked at source
- 46 American Airlines waiver terms Reported elsewhere
- 47 Delta Air Lines waiver terms Checked at source
- 48 United Airlines waiver terms Reported elsewhere
- 49 Southwest Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
- 50 JetBlue waiver terms Checked at source
- 51 Alaska Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
- 52 Frontier Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
- 53 Allegiant Air waiver terms Checked at source
- 54 Avelo Airlines waiver terms Checked at source
- 55 Breeze Airways waiver terms Reported elsewhere
- 56 Sun Country Airlines waiver terms Reported elsewhere
- 57 Greater Orlando Aviation Authority via WESH 2 Checked at source
- 58 FOX 35 Orlando Checked at source
- 59 The Baltimore Banner Checked at source
- 60 Google Trends, US, 7 to 14 November 2026 Checked at source
- 61 WSB-TV via Yahoo News Checked at source
- 62 WSB-TV, FOX 17, ABC7, CBS Texas, 6abc Checked at source
- 63 NBC News live blog Checked at source