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ORLANDO, FL. – The peak of the summer travel period made an impressive rebound in August at Orlando International Airport (MCO). More than 3.5 million passengers decided to follow their  hearts and fulfill their pent up desire to travel in August. Traffic at Florida’s busiest airport was up by 210 percent for the month compared […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Travelers coming through Orlando International Airport this week were the first to enjoy a new art display celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. In partnering with the Hispanic Heritage Committee of Greater Orange County, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority installed 18 paintings to showcase a selection of artists who responded to the 2021 […]

  ORLANDO, FL. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board completed its annual budgeting process by approving the FY 2022 budgets for Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). Following a public hearing by the Orlando City Council, the budget proposal returned to the Authority Board for a final vote. The MCO […]

ORLANDO, FL. – With more than 4 million passengers traveling through Orlando International Airport (MCO) in July, the total number of passengers so far this year has exceeded all of last year. The summer travel season of 2021 continues to rival the record summer of 2019 at Florida’s busiest airport. The total number of passengers […]

ORLANDO, FL. – For many the Labor Day holiday is the last hurrah of summer and the final opportunity to travel before the fall and school year starts across the country. This holiday it appears many travelers are soaking in the last bit of summer by taking a trip to Orlando. For the six-day Labor […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Arriving at Orlando International Airport’s new South Terminal C will be different from most U.S. airports. The unique, top-level experience will immerse passengers in a Florida-friendly environment from gate to curb, including their luggage rising up to meet them. An innovative baggage handling system is taking shape as components are being installed […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board considered several fiscal issues at its August meeting today. With passenger traffic surging at Orlando International Airport, the Authority’s financial outlook is being adjusted to reflect changes in revenues. The Board reviewed and approved the preliminary 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget for Orlando International Airport (MCO) […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Approximately 300 people registered to attend a job fair at Orlando International Airport today (Tuesday, August 17) as Florida’s busiest airport and supporting businesses continue recruiting to fill vacant, critical positions. The job fair, the second one hosted by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) this year, included representatives from approximately 50 […]

ORLANDO, FL. – After a successful job fair at the beginning of the summer, Orlando International Airport is once again partnering with businesses that provide services and goods to Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport for another job fair scheduled to take place next week. The job fair, which is planned for Tuesday, August […]

ORLANDO, FL.– The first half of 2021 saw Orlando International Airport (MCO) benefit greatly from the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions across the nation. For the first time in over a year, many travelers planned to fly and Orlando was a popular destination. In May, more than 3.7 million passengers flew in and out of MCO […]