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ORLANDO, FL. – The search for the next Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) moved forward today. The GOAA Board reviewed the recruited candidates for selection for the next phase of the process. Executive recruitment firm Korn Ferry interviewed approximately 60 applicants for the position and presented their shortlist of highly […]

ORLANDO, FL. – As the first and last impression of their visit, Orlando International Airport strives to treat travelers to an environmental experience that is distinctly Central Florida. The new Terminal C continues this commitment with dramatic representations of the region’s familiar flora. The installation of Forever Trees has begun in key passenger gathering areas […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Call it a new take on the traditional job fair. Instead of potential employees meeting with businesses looking to hire, this time there were nearly 100 local small businesses meeting with large national and globally known rental car companies fostering partnerships. For the first time since the pandemic, the major rental car […]

ORLANDO, FL. – After more than 19 months without passenger service to the United Kingdom, Orlando International Airport (MCO) welcomed back international travelers as Virgin Atlantic was the first airline to resume routine transatlantic operations this afternoon. The first inbound plane from the United Kingdom landed a little after 2:30 p.m. from Manchester, England. “We […]

On Monday, October 25, the Biden administration announced updated regulations for Americans and international visitors traveling into the United States. Beginning November 8, fully-vaccinated international travelers are allowed to enter the United States with limited exceptions to those requirements. The guidelines will be enforced by the airlines travelers are flying with. We’re pleased to see […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Passengers departing Orlando International Airport (MCO) will have an opportunity to reserve their spot in security screening lines before even arriving for their flight thanks to a new program  being launched by CLEAR. The “Reservation Lane powered by CLEAR” is a complimentary travel management experience that debuts as a pilot program at […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Encouraging passenger traffic statistics at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and the availability of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant funds have prompted plans to add back previously deferred portions of Phase One of South Terminal C. During today’s Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board meeting, the Board voted to accept more than […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Orlando International Airport welcomes the announcement of changes to international travel policy announced today by the Biden administration. Foreign national air travelers  to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of their vaccination status. Passengers will still be required to provide a pre-departure negative test taken […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Travelers have long been familiar with the orange and green identifiers for terminals A and B at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Now the duo has some company. The color blue is becoming much more prevalent around the MCO campus as South Terminal C moves closer to completion. As construction on Terminal C […]

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 […]