Orlando International Airport saw a steady stream of travelers Sunday as millions of Americans across the country made their way home after the Thanksgiving holiday.

AAA reports that nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving season, with most choosing to drive following recent flight cancellations.

Florida remains the most popular domestic destination, thanks to its warm weather, theme parks, and cruise ports, which means busy days ahead at MCO.

With airlines cleared to resume normal operations following the FAA’s decision to lift its flight-reduction mandate because of the government shutdown, Orlando International Airport is preparing for a slight increase this Thanksgiving travel season.

Orlando International Airport is warning about changes and delays during an upcoming project to replace the trams that move travelers to some of its airline terminals. Work will begin on the airport’s $253 million Gate Link Replacement Project on Dec. 3.

Members will vote on protecting a right-of-way corridor needed for a potential extension connecting the commuter rail line to Orlando International Airport.

Starting in December, Orlando International Airport will begin replacing the trams that move travelers to some of its airline terminals. That will affect people flying on airlines like Air Canada, Avelo Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, LATAM, Southwest, and Virgin Atlantic.

At Wednesday’s meeting of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, the board voted unanimously to start discussions about transitioning away from using the Orlando Police Department and instead creating an in-house airport police department.

As discussions continue in Washington to end the ongoing government shutdown, air travelers across the country — including those at Orlando International Airport — are still facing flight delays and cancellations due to a federal mandate reducing flight operations at major airports.

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.

Airlines have canceled over 9,000 flights across the U.S. since the Federal Aviation Administration ordered flight cuts late last week.

As lawmakers in Washington continue negotiating an end to the ongoing government shutdown, flight disruptions across the country — including at Orlando International Airport — are intensifying.

Orlando International Airport officials confirmed they’ve cut around 130 flights since Friday to align with the FAA’s plan, all due to the shutdown.

From the airports to the seaports, a lot of Central Florida vacationers going on cruise at Port Canaveral get to the coast through Orlando International Airport, but some of those passengers are now worrying over whether they’ll return home on time.

A new FAA-mandated flight reduction is taking effect across the country, impacting 40 of the nation’s busiest airports — including Orlando International Airport.

With travel impacts expected to begin hitting airports Friday, passengers at Orlando International Airport are already paying close attention to their flight statuses.

A TSA worker at Orlando International Airport told News 6, costs like gas for commuting accumulate fast, yet timely attendance is still required.

The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flight operations by 10% across 40 high-volume U.S. airports, citing an acute air traffic controller staffing crisis that has been made worse by the protracted federal shutdown.

Orlando International Airport is among the 40 airports where air traffic is set to be cut by the Federal Aviation Administration amid an ongoing government shutdown, according to a list obtained by News 6.

Flights are delayed at Orlando International Airport due to an issue with staffing air traffic controllers, and a federal advisory says at some point Thursday night, there will be no certified air traffic controllers at all.

The announcement was made at Tokyo’s Hotel New Otani, drawing executives from Disney, government officials, tourism leaders, and media.

Air traffic controllers and TSA agents at Orlando International Airport say they are working without pay as the government shutdown reaches 28 days.

Orlando International Airport will welcome Iberia to Terminal C, where it will begin nonstop flights between Orlando and Madrid. The Spanish flag carrier will run nonstop flights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

A shooting was reported outside an Orlando movie theater, but no details have been released by police.

Orlando International Airport employees are collecting nonperishable food items and gift cards for TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and customs agents who continue to work without pay during the federal government shutdown.

Despite no end in sight for the government shutdown, flights continue to take off nationwide. Travelers at Orlando International Airport seem to be experiencing normal operations.

Some big changes are in the works for the Orlando International Airport, according to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority this week.

The season’s first big cold front delivered the coolest morning Central Florida has felt in months.

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second week, the Federal Aviation Administration is reporting staffing shortages at air traffic control towers across the country.

A 50-year-old Orlando man was killed in a motorcycle wreck near Orlando International Airport, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The long-awaited Terminal C pedestrian bridge has opened at Orlando International Airport.

With the federal government officially entering a shutdown, travelers are expressing concerns about the effect it will have at Central Florida airports.

Officials for the board overseeing the Orlando International Airport are pumping more money into a capital improvement plan that promises much-needed upgrades.

A ground stop was called at Orlando International Airport due to an equipment outage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Five vehicles were reported stolen in July from a privately-owned parking lot near Orlando International Airport that requires its customers to leave their keys on dashboards, Orange County Sheriff’s Office records show.

A “traveler” was arrested at the Orlando International Airport after a warrant was issued for his arrest, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

A flap of a Boeing 737 wing partially breaks off during a Delta flight from Orlando International Airport.

If your summer travel plans take you to Orlando International Airport’s newest terminal, you’re in for an uncomfortably hot hike to get to Terminal C if you’re coming from the tram or train station.

Spirit Airlines plans to furlough 270 pilots and demote another 140 to match a downsized schedule.

Starting Oct. 1, all Florida public airports must submit reports to the state regarding weather modification activities, and on Monday, Attorney General James Uthmeier made sure the airports knew he would be watching.

The familiar routine of removing shoes at airport security lines may soon be a thing of the past for travelers across the United States.

JetBlue Flight 488’s nose gear ended up in the grass after the plane went off the taxiway, a spokesperson said in a statement.

More than a million people are expected to pass through MCO ahead of the 4th of July holiday, according to airport officials.

A weather warning was issued Friday for Volusia County.

A flight was turned back to the Orlando International Airport on Wednesday due to an “unusual odor,” according to the airline.

A vehicle crash on Saturday at Orlando International Airport is slowing traffic at the road entrance to Terminal B, according to the airport’s social media.

Passengers at Orlando International Airport dealt with more delays after a ground stop was issued due to weather on Saturday.

Orlando International Airport is set to receive nearly $15 million to expand the existing Terminal C by more than 203,000 square feet.

Who are you really riding with when you order a cut-rate driver to pick you up at the airport?

Officials at the Orlando International Airport said they were expecting nearly a million people to pass through during the six-day Memorial Day travel period – especially with the opening of Universal’s new theme park Epic Universe.

Police have stepped up enforcement against illegal vehicle-for-hire operators at and near Orlando International Airport

The partnership was announced in October and marks the return of Air France’s service at MCO, which stopped in 2012.

News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road.

According to a spokesperson from Delta Air Lines, the aircraft was on a regularly scheduled service from Orlando to Atlanta, carrying 199 customers and six crew members, along with one jumpseat pilot.

A Delta airplane catches fire at Orlando International Airport.

A Frontier flight from Orlando makes a harrowing landing in Puerto Rico.

Way compiled statistics on parking at Orlando International Airport.

A passenger airliner carrying 350 passengers aborted its takeoff from the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport on Friday evening before becoming stuck in the grass near the runway, according to a social media post by Melbourne’s mayor.

Orlando International Airport announces a major renovation project that will cost nearly $72 million.

Offering E-Pass customers tiered savings of up to 25%, the savings are determined by the number of transactions per transponder each month on the CFX network.

Florida-based Spirit Airlines is getting in the spirit of 407 Day by offering flights from Orlando International Airport to 23 destinations starting at $40.70.

Have you ever wanted a piece of airport carpet inside your home? Well — here is your chance!

The new CEO will step into leadership at Orlando International Airport as it navigates record growth and ambitious expansion plans.

Get ready for a stormy Sunday in Central Florida.

LYNX is preparing to expand a popular route that connects out-of-town travelers to popular tourist spots.

Orange County commissioners are set to vote on contributing to a $6 million study on expanding the SunRail as part of the Sunshine Corridor project.

The newest feature at Orlando International Airport's Terminal C is almost finished.

A day after a plane nearly took off from a taxiway as opposed to a runway at Orlando International Airport, a local pilot who is seasoned in aircraft training says he has many questions for the pilots of that flight.

Officials say a Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway — rather than a runway — at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane.

An employee reported she saw a woman “on her knees cleaning up a lot of water and a lot of dog food from the floor of the bathroom,” investigators wrote.

A 57-year-old woman was arrested after police found a “dead animal” inside of a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport, according to a news release.

Orlando International Airport continues its Spring Break rush this week after a ground delay stranded some travelers on Sunday.

As severe weather rolled through Central Florida on Sunday, travelers experienced delays at Orlando International Airport during the busy Spring Break travel period.

Orlando International Airport was bustling with activity as the spring break season kicked into high gear.

Getting a parking spot at Orlando International Airport can be a trip in itself.

Spring break is underway for many families and that means big crowds as millions are flying in and out of Central Florida.

For the first time in its 54-year history, Southwest is ending its free checked bag policy.

Low-cost airline Breeze Airways will offer a new nonstop flight in Florida starting in June.

Flights are currently grounded at Orlando International Airport because of “space launch debris,” according to the airport and the Federal Aviation Administration.

Silver Airways, a Florida-based airline, abruptly canceled its flights over the weekend at Orlando International Airport.

Universal Orlando announced this week it would put $2 million toward the cost of a crucial study needed to bring a planned SunRail line from Orlando International Airport to International Drive.

Orlando International Airport is paying tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, the first group of Black pilots in the U.S. Air Force, with a new exhibit.

MCO is the busiest airport in Florida and 7th busiest in the country, yet its radar approach control building and much of the equipment inside is decades old. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, compared MCO’s TRACON to 1980’s Atari video games.

The City of Orlando is casting a crucial vote Monday to help fund a $6 million study for the expansion of SunRail.

A new study finds Orlando International Airport was the subject of more luggage-handling complaints than any other major U.S. airport over a period of 10 years.

The busy holiday season might be over, but it’s still important to know the rules of air travel before you book your next flight.

In Orlando, several local officials came together for the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association Meeting, and Wednesday night’s devastating plane crash was top of mind.

Some passengers at Orlando International Airport were scrambling to rebook flights amid cancellations because of a midair collision in Washington, D.C.

With so many planes moving around the tarmac, how is MCO protecting the planes and the passengers on board?

If you’ve ever found yourself anxiously waiting for your luggage at Orlando International Airport (MCO), you’re not alone. Frequent travelers have sometimes expressed frustration over the lengthy wait times at baggage claim. However, relief is on the horizon as the airport is set to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation aimed at streamlining the process.

A pair of provocative billboards on one of Central Florida's busiest highways are designed to grab attention and highlight the dangerous spike in antisemitism.

There’s a new place to get your Epic Universe merchandise.

American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive.

The official travel period at Orlando International Airport started on Friday. Nearly three million people are expected to pass through the gates between now and Jan. 5, a one percent increase from last year’s record numbers.

If the government shuts down, essential services remain in place, but others will be stopped or delayed. Here are some ways a government shutdown could affect people living in Central Florida.

Orlando International Airport’s older terminals are getting a refresh, and that includes new shops and restaurants.

Navigating airport logistics can be a daunting task, especially for disabled veterans who may face unique challenges while traveling.

If you've found yourself waiting a while to get an Uber or Lyft from Orlando International Airport (MCO), it might've been because of a traffic jam in one of the rideshare waiting parking lots at the airport.

Nearly two million travelers are estimated to pass through Orlando International Airport during the Thanksgiving travel period. We checked in during what was expected to be the busiest day of them all.

Over 2 million people are expected to pass through the Orlando International Airport during the Thanksgiving holiday travel stretch.