Orlando International Airport (MCO) - Press Release

ORLANDO, FL. – Orbitz Travel has ranked Orlando International Airport (MCO) the third busiest airport in the nation this Thanksgiving holiday travel season.

Overall Thanksgiving traffic is expected to be UP 1% from last year’s levels.
A total of 1.25 million travelers will move through Orlando International during the Thanksgiving travel period.
The official travel period begins on Friday, November 18th and runs for 12 days through the 29th of November.
Saturday, November 26th is the busiest day of the travel season with 116,028 total passengers at MCO.
Sunday, November 27th is the second busiest day of the travel season with 114,402 total passengers at Orlando International Airport.
Saturday, November 19th is the third busiest day of the travel season with 113,619 total passengers at MCO.
Arrive at airport at least two hours in advance for domestic and three hours in advance for international flights.
Airport parking systems have been enhanced. The Blue Lot has been renamed “North Park Place” economy parking lot.
The Red Lot has been renamed “South Park Place” economy parking lot.
Parking enhancements include faster, more customer-friendly service and new, more comfortable shuttle buses to and from the main terminal building.
If traveling with gifts do not wrap them. They will be subject to search.
TAKE SECURITY SERIOUSLY! DO NOT MAKE JOKES OR LIGHT-HEARTED COMMENTS WHILE BEING PROCESSED FOR A FLIGHT.

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For more information, contact Carolyn Fennell or Rod Johnson in the Office of Public Affairs at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority at 407-825-2055.

Local Time: 4:58 PM Local Conditions: A Few Clouds 92.0° F

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11/17/2011 - Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Facts\Tips at Orlando International Airport