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ORLANDO, Fla. - The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will cut air traffic by 10% across 40 major markets starting Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

The agency is confronting staffing shortages caused by air traffic controllers who are working unpaid, with some calling out of work during the shutdown, resulting in delays across the country.

The backstory:

Across the country, major airports have been hit with severe delays and cancellations in recent weeks, and Florida is no exception.

Orlando International Airport (MCO) officials tell FOX 35 that they have not been notified if Orlando is on the list of the 40 "high volume" major airports slated for a 10% reduction in flights.

At Tampa International Airpor

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