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ORLANDO, FL. – More than 1.5 million travelers are estimated to pass through Florida’s busiest airport during the Fourth of July travel period, the 11-day travel period between June 28 and July 8. The estimated total, which includes anticipated arrivals and departures, would be a 4.2 percent increase over the same holiday travel period in […]

ORLANDO, FL. – In celebration of Independence Day, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority with the Hyatt Regency at Orlando International Airport will honor America’s history with a patriotic concert by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra called Liberty Weekend. This year’s theme, “Freedom – The Sound of America”, will be celebrated on Saturday, June 29, during the […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Time to celebrate starting this December with a new seasonal non-stop flight between Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport and Orlando International Airport. Argentinean travelers will be enjoying Orlando’s theme parks while Central Floridians tango their way around Buenos Aires, the most visited city in South America. “The arrival of Aerolineas Argentinas allows […]

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board Chairman Domingo Sanchez today joined leaders from Virgin Trains USA along with congressional, state and local elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the company’s future connection between Orlando and Miami. The new high-speed rail, which will arrive at the recently completed Intermodal Terminal Facility, will make Orlando International Airport […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The summer travel season is now upon us and if the spring traffic numbers are any indication, summer will be another record breaker at Orlando International Airport (MCO). For the past six months, since November of 2018, international traffic at Orlando International Airport has increased by double-digits monthly, over the same time […]

ORLANDO, FL. – For the fourth year in a row, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) was named one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters by Center for Urban Transportation at the University of South Florida. “As a major transportation hub for Central Florida, it is critical for us to work with our employees and […]

ORLANDO, FL. – For the first three months of 2019 international traffic at Orlando International Airport (MCO) increased by nearly 16 percent. Part of that increase can be attributed to the introduction of new international air service from Spirit, Thomas Cook and Virgin Atlantic airlines. “As the most visited destination in the country, we have […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented enhanced passenger security screening procedures at Orlando International Airport. As a consequence, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and our airline partners advise passengers to arrive at their airline ticket counters no less than two hours prior to their scheduled departure time. To help expedite the […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Orlando International Airport (MCO) hosted its sixth annual Earth Day celebration, giving the flying public and general airport guests a chance to learn about sustainability efforts around Central Florida and at the airport. The complimentary event, featured more than 30 vendors such as The City of Orlando Green Works, Orange County […]

ORLANDO, FL. – February passenger traffic at Orlando International Airport (MCO) continued to excel over previous records as the Spring Break travel season got an early start. Nearly 4 million travelers moved through MCO in February, up over 7 percent from 2018. “We maintain our optimism that our strong February numbers are an indicator of […]