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ORLANDO, FL. – The passenger numbers for 2018 have been counted and once again Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the busiest airport in the state of Florida with a record 47.7 million annual passengers, up 6.9 percent over 2017. “To help us reach this passenger milestone, during the past year, we actively engaged our airport stakeholders, the community […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Just imagine, during the hot days of summer here in Florida, you can pick-up and take off for cooler points north of the border. Relaxing temperatures and an abundance of Canadian culture await your arrival. WestJet is announcing its plans to make that mental image a reality this summer. WestJet is expanding its flight offerings […]

Orlando International Airport is currently seeing no distinct impact on operations as a result of the partial shutdown of the Federal Government. Airport personnel are monitoring conditions throughout the airport and are collaborating with government agencies to maintain a safe and efficient travel environment. Wherever possible, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is prepared to assist […]

ORLANDO, FL. – It may be a purely symbolic milestone for many but for the first time, Orlando International Airport (MCO) has recorded over 47 million annual passengers during a rolling 12-month period ending in November 2018. For perspective, when the current terminal building was completed in 1981, MCO welcomed a total of 6 million passengers. “This is […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The 2018 Christmas / New Year’s holiday travel season will be extremely busy at Florida’s busiest airport, Orlando International. More than 2.7 million passengers are predicted, which shatters the previous holiday record, set last year, by 6 percent. These numbers are despite the fact that the travel period is two days shorter, […]

ORLANDO, FL. — As 2018 winds down, Orlando International Airport (MCO) continues to add to its list of global, national and local accolades for both the airport and its team of executives. Phil Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Florida’s busiest airport, is set to receive The Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award for Community Leadership on December 15. […]

Record attendance at the 14th Annual “How to Do Business with GOAA” event / Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings & GOAA CEO Phil Brown ORLANDO, FL. – A record-breaking crowd of over 800 small business leaders gathered at the 14th annual “How to Do Business with GOAA” networking event Thursday morning at the Hyatt Regency on International Drive. […]

ORLANDO, FL. — Orlando International Airport (MCO) continues to add to its list of impressive international accolades. Florida’s busiest airport was named “Large Airport of the Year” by CAPA – Centre for Aviation. Chief Executive Officer Phil Brown received the award at CAPA’s Aviation Awards for Excellence ceremony Tuesday night in Berlin. “This award reflects the value of […]

ORLANDO, FL. – With an expected 6% increase in total travelers, the 14-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period promises to be another record-breaker at Orlando International Airport (MCO) with a total of 1.82 million passengers. AAA is predicting that the Orlando metro area will be the most popular Thanksgiving destination in the country. The busiest travel day at MCO […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The busiest airport in Florida just got a little busier with the addition of its 150th nonstop destination. The new Spirit Airlines flight to Medellin, Colombia opens an exciting new unserved market for Orlando International Airport (MCO) and a new way home for one local traveler who has made it part of her professional and […]