ORLANDO, Fla. – Despite efforts on Capitol Hill to reopen the federal government, stress on airports nationwide continues to mount. On Tuesday, flight reductions increased to 6% , with projections of reaching 10% on Friday if the shutdown persists. That’s up from 4% last week.

The FAA last week ordered 40 major airports , including Orlando International Airport (MCO) , to reduce flight operations amid a growing shortage of air traffic controllers affected by the shutdown. As a result, Orlando has seen many delays and cancellations.

According to FlightAware , MCO reported more than 70 flight delays and over 40 cancellations on Tuesday alone.

For many travelers, the disruptions have turned vacations and business trips into stressful ordeals.

Minnesota traveler Kevin K

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