The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA), which operates and manages the Orlando International Airport and the Orlando Executive Airport, will host two Public Open Houses to share information and gather feedback through a short survey about its 2023 Strategic Plan. WHAT: GOAA is updating its Strategic Plan to organize and articulate a vision for its future. … [Read more...]
Deadline for REAL ID Compliance is Taking Off
When’s the last time you’ve traveled? Think about it … you’re making your way to the airport and more than likely a friend or family member (or maybe even an Uber/Lyft) is dropping you off in front of departing flights at Orlando International Airport (MCO). You grab your suitcase and check it at your airline. As you head to security, you remove your ID to present to the TSA … [Read more...]
Orlando International Airport brings $41 Billion in Economic Impact
The Florida Department of Transportation released new statistics on April 3, 2019 that show the Orlando International Airport (MCO) generates more than $41 billion of economic impact annually for Central Florida. That is the highest for any of the airports in the state of Florida. A current study from the Florida Statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study also shows that the … [Read more...]
Swoop Airlines Soars With Orlando Deals
Swoop Airlines, a Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier owned by WestJet, announced on January 22nd, 2018 that they would be releasing their flight schedule for April 28, 2019 through October 26, 2019, which includes new routes to London ON, Kelowna BC and Oakland CA. This new schedule will also include five new domestic markets, two new transborder markets and an extension of two … [Read more...]
Orlando International Airport Wins Global Airport of the Year Award
It’s a common sound in the Nonahood: the rushing of wind soaring overhead as airplanes come racing in and out from Orlando International Airport (MCO) over Lake Nona. Orlando continues to be one of the top tourist destinations for both domestic and international travelers, meaning that MCO receives a lot of foot traffic on an annual basis. Though this noise and … [Read more...]