This is the first of four scheduled tram replacements as part of the Gate Link Replacement Project for Airsides 2 and 4, serving Gates 70-129. Passengers at Orlando International Airport (MCO) will find a smoother connection to their gates beginning today as MCO launches upgraded tram service to Gates 100-129 via the Gate Link. The improvement is part of a $6.9 billion Capital Improvement Program, an investment in modernizing the airport and elevating the passenger experience

The GOAA Board has approved investments in innovation, infrastructure, and the guest experience at Orlando International Airport. New investments in innovation, infrastructure, and the guest experience are taking flight at Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL). The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board approved Fiscal Year 2027 budgets designed to elevate both airports and position them for continued growth. The approved FY 2027 bud

Toys"R"Us will open new airport shop-in-shops at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in partnership with WHSmith North America. Toys"R"Us, has announced a major U.S. retail expansion, with 120 standalone Toys"R"Us stores opening across the country this holiday season in partnership with Go! Retail Group. The nationwide rollout marks a major milestone in the continued growth of Toys"R"Us in the United States, with 160 standalone stores set to be open across the country by the

Nonstop routes from Orlando International Airport to Cartagena, Medellín, and Bogotá, Colombia, launch in December. Frontier Airlines has announced a major expansion in its international operations with its first-ever service to South America. Launching in December, the new routes will affordably connect Orlando International Airport (MCO) to El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá (BOG), Rafael Núñez International Airport in Cartagena (CTG), and José María Córdova Internat

As the official airline partner of Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, Avianca celebrated its entitlement game on September 5, bringing the airline’s presence and the “Fly Beyond the Game” experience directly to fans. Soccer has the power to bring people together across cultures, communities and borders. For Avianca, a member of Abra Group, that passion shares a natural connection with travel and with the airline’s purpose of bringing people closer to the places and experience

Monday, September 7th is expected to be the busiest day of the travel period with 155,776 arriving and departing passengers. The last unofficial holiday of summer 2026 may see a small decline in the number of passengers at Orlando International Airport (MCO), but Orlando is still predicted to be one of the most popular Labor Day destinations. Monday, September 7th is expected to be the busiest day of the travel period with 155,776 arriving and departing passengers. According

Annie the Astronaut's Homecoming Event was packed with unforgettable memories, and plenty of fun with Annie and her mascot friends. Annie the Astronaut, MCO’s beloved airport ambassador, officially touched down in the real world today at Orlando International Airport (MCO), greeted by airport officials and more than a dozen mascots from Central Florida community partners. MCO introduced Annie as a live mascot during a special public unveiling event. The debut marks an excitin

MCO has announced the opening of two new Family Zones! Families traveling through the airport with young travelers now have even more opportunities to play, explore, and burn off energy before takeoff. Families traveling through Orlando International Airport (MCO) now have two more places to play, explore, and mentally recharge before takeoff. MCO officially opened two new Family Zones today, one in Terminal A, and one in Terminal B, completing an initiative to strategically

In partnership with organizations such as the FAA, NASA, FDOT, and NATCA, the Vertistop will evaluate and advance future air mobility operations in Central Florida. In support of the State of Florida’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives and future aerial highway network, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) Board gave airport staff approval to develop a vertistop that will host electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft demonstrations. The action is

Avelo Airlines is adding another nonstop route from MCO! Starting November 18, you can fly straight from Orlando to Charlotte/Concord, NC, with one-way fares starting at $49. Avelo Airlines has announced a new direct flight to Concord-Padgett Regional Airport from Orlando International Airport. Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service between these destinations. Affordable one-way fares are available now, starting at $49. The airline will operate the route using Bo

The annual Liberty Weekend patriotic concert with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra returns on Saturday, June 27, featuring a special celebration honoring 250 years of our nation’s history, values, and future! In recognition of the Fourth of July holiday, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority will celebrate early with its traditional Liberty Weekend Concert featuring the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. This year’s celebration aligns with the national commemoration of Americ

Beginning Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Virgin Atlantic will relocate all operations from Terminal A to Terminal C. Beginning Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Virgin Atlantic will transfer all their operations at Orlando International Airport (MCO) from Terminal A to Terminal C, meaning new arrival and departure journeys for passengers. Having launched service at MCO in 1992, Virgin Atlantic today operates a daily nonstop service between Orlando and London Heathrow, UK, and Orlando and Manc

Celebrating America250, travelers can look forward to events, entertainment and exhibits, together with patriotic touches throughout the terminals and surrounding areas as MCO mark this historic milestone. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) is hosting several events through the end of 2026 to celebrate and recognize America’s 250th birthday, with the America250 theme being featured across both Orlando International (MCO) and Orlando Executive (ORL) airports. The th

Bring the whole family out to the airport ramp and experience this unique event, featuring the thrill of aviation, horsepower and community fun! Save the date for Wings & Wheels Family Fest on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 11 am - 2 pm. Organized by Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport, this unique and fun event for all the family takes place on the airport ramp at Orlando Executive Airport, and offers everyone the opportunity to experience the thrill

MCO has launched Flybrary - The first of three new Family Zones coming to the airport, inviting families to relax, read, and play together. A playful library and reading nook, perfect for storytime and fun, has welcomed its first young readers at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Dubbed the Flybrary, it’s the first of three Family Zones that will open at MCO this year. “As young readers travel though our airport, the Flybrary invites them to take flight with new adventure