Is your flight delayed? It’s probably not because of a rocket launch anymore

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s been a rough weekend at the Orlando International Airport — hundreds of flights were delayed Saturday and Sunday and almost two dozen were canceled largely because of the rough weather. The day after, on the busy President’s Day holiday, airlines are trying to get back on track. But one thing is not adding to the delays: rocket launches. And while you probably never realized how much rocket missions were slowing down your commercial flight, the FAA is well aware and has been taking steps to decrease delays as the cadence of rocket launches increases. [EXCLUSIVE: Become a News 6 Insider (it’s FREE) | PINIT! Share your photos] Besides commercial aviation, the FAA also manages spaceflight —…

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