Orlando airport emergency call box fails during teen's medical scare, family says

A teen suffering a medical emergency at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) had to wait a half hour for help because of a broken call box, the boy's family says. Now, the family says they want the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority to do better inspections and make sure no one else is put at risk.

Delta flight catches fire on MCO tarmac, passengers evacuated: FAA

Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight were evacuated down emergency slides onto the tarmac at Orlando International Airport after one of the jet's engines caught fire Monday morning, according to the airline and the Federal Aviation Authority.

Orlando weather: Groundstop lifted at Orlando International Airport

Update (8 p.m.): A groundstop at Orlando International Airport has been lifted after thunderstorms moved through the area on Sunday, the FAA said. OIA – like other Florida airports – are experiencing flight delays. Passengers should check their flight status with their airline.