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ORLANDO, FL. – During the first three months of 2022, Orlando International Airport (MCO) welcomed 11.6 million passengers, which is a 65 percent increase over the first quarter of last year. The largest rebound in traffic came from international visitors which saw a 421 percent increase for the first part of the year. “The renewal […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, along with the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, proudly welcome back a favorite holiday tradition. In celebration of Independence Day, the Liberty Weekend patriotic concert performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will return for the first time since 2019. This year’s event, themed “Let Freedom Ring”, will […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Small Business Week 2022 is a great time to say “Thank You” to the hundreds of small businesses that have helped to build Orlando International Airport over the years. “None of our success would have been even remotely possible if it were not for the contributions of our small business community,” says […]

ORLANDO, FL. – With sustainability in mind, many design elements for the South Terminal C target LEED®v4 certification including areas such as energy efficiency, indoor air quality and resiliency. “It was critical from the start that however we expanded our footprint we did so in an environmentally-sound way,” said Davin Ruohomaki, Senior Director of Construction […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Orlando International Airport’s South Terminal C has an official opening date. At today’s Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) board meeting, Chief Executive Officer Kevin Thibault announced the new $2.75 billion terminal will open over a two-week period with international operations beginning on September 19, 2022 and domestic operations on September 26, 2022. […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Following a Federal Court decision and updated directives from the Transportation Security Administration, the wearing of facial coverings will no longer be mandated at Orlando International Airport. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority will continue to remain vigilant in its efforts to promote a safe, secure and sanitized environment for its guests through […]

ORLANDO, FL – Passenger traffic continues to rebound at Orlando International Airport (MCO) with February traffic slightly surpassing passenger totals in January. More than 3.6 million passengers traveled through Florida’s busiest airport in February, bringing 2022 calendar year passenger counts to 7.1 million. Leading the increase in February, Speed Weeks competitions in Central Florida and […]

ORLANDO, FL. – For the first time in more than a decade, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) welcomed a new leader. On March 21st, Kevin Thibault began his tenure as Chief Executive Officer during a record-breaking Spring Break travel period and following the sixth busiest day in Orlando International Airport history. Mr. Thibault takes […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) moved closer to securing future funds to improve and expand Orlando International (MCO) and Orlando Executive (ORL) Airports. At today’s meeting, the GOAA Board approved significant increases to the Authority’s 2021-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). At MCO, that amounts to a $554.5 million increase, bringing the […]

Orlando, FL. – Orlando International Airport’s South Terminal Complex (STC) creates an unforgettable travel experience. Through a combination of passenger-centered designs and state-of-the-art technology systems and enhancements, the STC is built to improve travel efficiency, uphold passenger safety, and excite the imagination. The first LEED®v4 airport campus, the complex will make MCO — already a […]