Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Archives

Orlando airport expecting record Christmas time traffic

12/19/2018

The Orlando International Airport is expecting a record 2.7 million passengers to pass through during the 19-day Christmas holiday season that begins Friday, 6 percent more than last year. The passenger traffi... Read More

Spirit Airlines adding directs from Orlando to Virgin Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica

Scott Powers

06/14/2018

Orlando Tourism

Spirit Airlines is adding 14 new destinations to its flight service out of Orlando International Airport including daily flights to Puerto Rico and Colombia and less frequent flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands,... Read More

‘Brazil is back!’ declares Orlando airport director

Scott Powers

02/27/2018

Orlando Tourism

In an economic wave sure to splash throughout the tourism economies of Orlando and Florida, projections and airline activity indicate that a rebounding Brazilian economy is expected to show up big at Orlando In... Read More

Uber, Lyft to begin service at Orlando International Airport

Terry Roen

06/29/2017

Orlando Tourism

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Uber and Lyft will pick up passengers at the airport starting Saturday, ending a three-year battle by the ride-sharing services to gain access to millions of tourists and residents who land in Orlando. A new s... Read More

Tram problems continue to plague Orlando Airport

Terry Roen

06/08/2017

Orlando Tourism

The trams at Orlando International Airport are working double time Thursday, following the fifth breakdown in two months for the troubled shuttle system. A power outage caused the tram to stop running for 2.5 ... Read More

Orlando Airport wants to raise parking fees

Terry Roen

06/05/2017

Orlando Tourism

Orlando International Airport is proposing a parking fee hike for the first time in a decade, along with adding an upcharge for premium parking. The proposal would raise rates in the garages near the terminal ... Read More

Visiting Orlando International for holidays? Don’t forget to pack patience

Terry Roen

12/23/2016

Orlando Tourism

Pack some patience for a visit to Orlando International Airport this holiday season. Weather delays, impatient travelers, and increased traffic combine to test everyone’s tolerance this time of year. Orlando’s... Read More

Customers rank Orlando International Airport one of the best

Terry Roen

12/20/2016

Orlando Tourism

Florida airports held three of the top five rankings on a customer based satisfaction survey, with Orlando International Airport holding the fourth spot in the nation for large airports. The annual J.D. Power ... Read More

JetBlue begins offering flights from Orlando to Cuba

Terry Roen

11/30/2016

Orlando Tourism

JetBlue’s inaugural flight took off Tuesday with 176 passengers from Orlando International Airport to Havana’s José Martí International Airport. Air travel between Cuba and the United States has been embargoed... Read More

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