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Florida's busiest airport turns away all flights as air traffic controller shortage hits

The nationwide air traffic controller shortage led the busiest airport in Florida to turn away all arrivals Thursday night, as the federal government shutdown continues.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials issued an advisory Thursday night, warning there would be "no certified controllers for a period of time" at Orlando International Airport (MCO).The shortage prompted the FAA to cancel all landings at MCO, which is the closest major airport to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHT DIVERTS AFTER WINDSHIELD CRACKS AT 36,000 FEETOfficials updated the advisory

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