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ORLANDO, FL. – The books are closed on fiscal year 2020 ending in September for Orlando International Airport (MCO). Despite the relentless specter of COVID-19, MCO fared a little better than original passenger projections. At the onset of the pandemic, Orlando International was projecting approximately 25-26 million FY passengers. After months of slowly rebounding air […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Taking to the friendly skies is becoming a more attractive option for many travelers this Thanksgiving holiday season. Air travel at Orlando International Airport (MCO), Florida’s busiest airport and sixth busiest for departures in the nation, is set to reach approximately 50 percent of pre-COVID-19 levels. In fact, half of the 12 […]

ORLANDO, FL. – At a time when health and safety are so critical, the Orlando International Airport and the Hyatt Regency have both received the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation. “Earning this award now should serve as a confidence booster for the traveling public as they return to air travel,” said Phil Brown, […]

ORLANDO, FL. — The connection between Central Florida and South America has been re-established. Avianca resumed its non-stop flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Bogota, Colombia this afternoon. This is the first international service to South America to return to MCO since COVID-19 travel restrictions were enacted earlier in the year. The inbound flight […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Once again Orlando International Airport (MCO) leads the state with an innovative customer service designed to assist travelers with hidden disabilities. The Sunflower Lanyard program debuted today at MCO, providing an extra layer of assistance for those coping with issues such as low vision, hearing loss, autism, anxiety disorders, dementia, Crohn’s disease, […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Experienced women excel in all facets of the aviation industry at Orlando International Airport (MCO). That professional expertise has been translated into valuable career guidance for Girls in Aviation Day 2020. Presented by Women in Aviation International (WAI), this year’s virtual event features an in-depth video highlighting the diversity of career paths […]

ORLANDO, FL. — The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board voted to approve continuing its engagement with Rumberger Kirk as Interim General Counsel. This marks the second six-month extension with the firm to provide legal services to the Aviation Authority. The firm was initially approved as interim counsel on November 13, 2019 following the resignation […]

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 […]