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ORLANDO, FL. – For the first three months of 2019 international traffic at Orlando International Airport (MCO) increased by nearly 16 percent. Part of that increase can be attributed to the introduction of new international air service from Spirit, Thomas Cook and Virgin Atlantic airlines. “As the most visited destination in the country, we have […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented enhanced passenger security screening procedures at Orlando International Airport. As a consequence, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and our airline partners advise passengers to arrive at their airline ticket counters no less than two hours prior to their scheduled departure time. To help expedite the […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Orlando International Airport (MCO) hosted its sixth annual Earth Day celebration, giving the flying public and general airport guests a chance to learn about sustainability efforts around Central Florida and at the airport. The complimentary event, featured more than 30 vendors such as The City of Orlando Green Works, Orange County […]

ORLANDO, FL. – February passenger traffic at Orlando International Airport (MCO) continued to excel over previous records as the Spring Break travel season got an early start. Nearly 4 million travelers moved through MCO in February, up over 7 percent from 2018. “We maintain our optimism that our strong February numbers are an indicator of […]

ORLANDO, FL. – New statistics released by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) show that Orlando International Airport (MCO) generates more than $41 billion of direct and indirect economic activity annually for Central Florida. That represents the highest amount of any airport in the state of Florida. The current Florida Statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The new Board of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) convened for its first meeting today. The first order of official business was the selection of Board officers for the upcoming year. In a nod to continuity and experience, two-term appointee and former Vice Chairman Domingo Sanchez was elected as the new […]

ORLANDO, FL. – For the first time in Orlando International Airport (MCO) history, MCO is poised to become one of the ten busiest airports in the entire nation. The preliminary figures, from Airports Council International, indicate that Orlando International will register as the United States’ tenth busiest airport for 2018, up from the 11th position […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The passenger numbers for 2018 have been counted and once again Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest airport in the state of Florida with a record 47.7 million annual passengers, up 6.9 percent over 2017. “To help us reach this passenger milestone, during the past year, we actively engaged our airport stakeholders, the community […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Just imagine, during the hot days of summer here in Florida, you can pick-up and take off for cooler points north of the border. Relaxing temperatures and an abundance of Canadian culture await your arrival. WestJet is announcing its plans to make that mental image a reality this summer. WestJet is expanding its flight offerings […]

Orlando International Airport is currently seeing no distinct impact on operations as a result of the partial shutdown of the Federal Government. Airport personnel are monitoring conditions throughout the airport and are collaborating with government agencies to maintain a safe and efficient travel environment. Wherever possible, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is prepared to assist […]