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ORLANDO, FL. -While far from normal, May passenger traffic at Orlando International Airport (MCO) more than doubled what was reported the previous month. In fact, more than 214 thousand more passengers flew in May than in April from MCO. “May was the beginning of the slight uptick in traffic that we’ve been seeing at Orlando […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Following an Executive Order, designed to slow the spread of COVID-19 for everyone in Orange County through the required use of face masks, Orlando International Airport (MCO) installed new vending machines that give the traveling public easy access to a variety of face masks, hand sanitizers and other personal protective equipment (PPE). […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The rebound has begun at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Traffic is now up 25 percentage points from its lowest level in April when the effects of COVID-19 dramatically impacted airport operations. For the month, overall traffic was down a stunning 96.4 percent compared to a year earlier. “Our path to rebuilding passenger […]

ORLANDO, FL. – An AeroMéxico flight arriving today from Mexico City marked the first international carrier to resume air service at Orlando International Airport (MCO) since May 21. The arriving flight landed at 1:50 p.m. with 120 passengers booked. The flight was greeted with a water salute to celebrate the occasion. Since the start of […]

ORLANDO, FL. – As passenger traffic trends upward at Orlando International Airport (MCO), the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is taking steps to further enhance the safety of travelers and airport employees. At today’s virtual meeting, the GOAA Board approved a new policy requiring all 22,000 badged airport employees to wear facial coverings inside airport […]

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Chief Executive Officer Phil Brown has noticed confusion in the media surrounding the total number of COVID-19 cases reported at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Mr. Brown hopes the following statements clears up any misinterpretation of the data presented to the public. Recent Testing Event Data: “I want to report to […]

ORLANDO, FL. – As the Central Florida tourism industry continues to rebound, including the reopening of Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando International Airport welcomes back those pillars of the local economy and the flying public. Welcome back signage throughout the terminal joins messaging that encourages social distancing and critical health protocols focused on […]

ORLANDO, FL. – “The Prow,” the distinct architectural feature for the under-construction South Terminal, was raised at Orlando International Airport earlier today. Teams from Hensel Phelps and Turner-Kiewit Joint Venture, the Construction Managers at Risk for the project, met with executives from the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority to celebrate the milestone. With the crowning of […]

ORLANDO, FL. – At Wednesday’s virtual meeting, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board learned more about how the airport is dealing with the fiscal fallout and what the way forward may look like. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is facing financial and operational challenges due to the effects of COVID-19 on the aviation industry. Aviation […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The coronavirus made its impact felt at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in March with a 47 percent drop in traffic. Despite the dramatic monthly plunge in traffic, on a rolling 12-month basis, MCO managed to squeak out an overall gain in passengers of 1.13 percent compared to this time last year. “The […]