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ORLANDO, Fla. - Flights to Orlando International Airport are facing hours-long delays due to a staffing shortage, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed Thursday.

What we know:

Flights going to Orlando International Airport are facing delays – some hours long – the FAA confirmed .

On the FAA's website, which is under the Department of Transportation, the administration released a statement saying, "Portions of the Department of Transportation are currently in shutdown/furlough status due to a lapse in appropriations. Please continue to monitor this page for updates on DOT’s operating status."

At this time, delays are said to be caused by a staffing shortage.

FOX 35 has reached out to Orlando International Airport and the FAA for more information.

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