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ORLANDO, FL. – Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) Transportation Security Administration agents screened approximately 36,292 people at security check points Sunday, making it the busiest day at the airport since March 17. Sunday’s record kept Orlando International the busiest airport in the State of Florida, surpassing Fort Lauderdale by approximately 10,000 passengers. MCO was the fifth […]

ORLANDO, FL. – August passenger traffic continued to reflect rebounding passenger confidence in the travel process at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Orlando International remains the busiest airport in Florida, despite a 72 percent decline in volume from last year’s record levels. “Some airline indicators show that we have reason to remain cautiously optimistic that our […]

ORLANDO, FL. – As passenger traffic continues to rebound, Orlando International Airport is making it easier for travelers to plan their next adventure. In addition to showing which destinations they can jet off to and what airlines can get them there, images linked to the official visitors’ web site for each destination have been added […]

ORLANDO, FL. — The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board voted unanimously to approve the FY2021 budget for Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). Due to the negative effects of COVID-19, the $443,356,263 budget stands in stark contrast to last year’s budget when MCO was on track for 50 million annual passengers. […]

ORLANDO, FL. – For the month of July, Orlando International Airport (MCO) saw an improvement of 310,000 passengers over June, giving the airport another gradual monthly increase. “The last time we saw this many passengers moving through Orlando International was just as the pandemic struck in March,” says Phil Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the […]

ORLANDO, FL. – As air travel buoys back with approximately 20,000 departing passengers a day at Orlando International Airport (MCO), a number of amenities have been added, including a selection of new vending machines to increase passenger retail shopping options and enhanced, automated hand sanitizer stations throughout the terminal. The vending machines, which allow the […]

ORLANDO, FL. – While slow growth in passenger traffic at Orlando International Airport (MCO) is encouraging, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board continues to pursue fiscal belt tightening. At today’s monthly meeting, the Board received updates on next year’s budget, changes to long-term capital improvements and requests by airport partners for financial relief. Budget […]

ORLANDO, FL. – A recent survey in USA Today reveals that Orlando and Central Florida remain top of mind travel destinations for Americans, despite COVID-19. In fact, the report shows that our region is gaining in popularity for potential American travelers. (link to USA Today story below) The number of travelers at Orlando International Airport […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Passengers looking for a winter getaway to sunny Orlando will find increased service into the region after United Airlines announced plans to add daily nonstop flights from some of the region’s top destinations. “We appreciate the action by United to increase air service between Orlando and destinations like New York, Cleveland and […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Director of General Aviation Cyrus Callum has been recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the 2019 General Aviation Manager of the Year for the Southern Region. The annual Airport Safety Award winners were announced today during the first day of the FAA Southern Region Airports Conference, […]