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ORLANDO, FL. – Orlando International Airport’s South Terminal C has an official opening date. At today’s Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) board meeting, Chief Executive Officer Kevin Thibault announced the new $2.75 billion terminal will open over a two-week period with international operations beginning on September 19, 2022 and domestic operations on September 26, 2022. […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Following a Federal Court decision and updated directives from the Transportation Security Administration, the wearing of facial coverings will no longer be mandated at Orlando International Airport. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority will continue to remain vigilant in its efforts to promote a safe, secure and sanitized environment for its guests through […]

ORLANDO, FL – Passenger traffic continues to rebound at Orlando International Airport (MCO) with February traffic slightly surpassing passenger totals in January. More than 3.6 million passengers traveled through Florida’s busiest airport in February, bringing 2022 calendar year passenger counts to 7.1 million. Leading the increase in February, Speed Weeks competitions in Central Florida and […]

ORLANDO, FL. – For the first time in more than a decade, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) welcomed a new leader. On March 21st, Kevin Thibault began his tenure as Chief Executive Officer during a record-breaking Spring Break travel period and following the sixth busiest day in Orlando International Airport history. Mr. Thibault takes […]

ORLANDO, FL. – The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) moved closer to securing future funds to improve and expand Orlando International (MCO) and Orlando Executive (ORL) Airports. At today’s meeting, the GOAA Board approved significant increases to the Authority’s 2021-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). At MCO, that amounts to a $554.5 million increase, bringing the […]

Orlando, FL. – Orlando International Airport’s South Terminal Complex (STC) creates an unforgettable travel experience. Through a combination of passenger-centered designs and state-of-the-art technology systems and enhancements, the STC is built to improve travel efficiency, uphold passenger safety, and excite the imagination. The first LEED®v4 airport campus, the complex will make MCO — already a […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Orlando International Airport (MCO) is expecting near record passenger traffic during this year’s Spring Break period. Contrary to what many may think, the December holiday season is not the busiest time of year at Orlando International Airport (MCO). That distinction is reserved for this time of year that encompasses Spring Break and […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Kevin Thibault has been confirmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA). The GOAA Board unanimously voted to approve a five year contract at today’s board meeting. He was named the preferred candidate at last month’s meeting pending negotiations on terms of employment. “I feel confident […]

ORLANDO, FL. – Orlando International Airport (MCO) ended 2021 as the busiest airport in Florida. With all the numbers counted, 40.3 million passengers traveled through Orlando International Airport for the year, up over 86 percent from 2020 totals. This was enough to propel MCO from 9th to 7th busiest airport in the nation. In 2019, […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – Effective Monday, February 7, changes will be made to the shuttle service transporting travelers between the Orlando International Airport economy parking lots and the North Terminal building. The changes are as follows: North Park Place will only have drop off and pick up services on the A Side of the North Terminal. […]