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

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

Brightline connects travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida. Brightline is introducing new fare options offering guests more flexibility and choice. The new FLEX fares cater to guests traveling to or from Orlando who value complete flexibility, such as business travelers, international guests, and those whose travel plans may change after booking. Guests can now choose travel in SMART or PREMIUM service coaches with a range of fare fle

Enjoy comfortable 30-seat regional jets with extra legroom and complimentary snacks and beverages. Contour Airlines has announced the launch of new seasonal nonstop service between Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) and Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Beginning December 16, the new service will connect travelers throughout Southeast Missouri and the surrounding region directly to Central Florida, offering convenient access to Orlando and the area's many popula

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

No more digging for coins. No more racing back to the meter. Just park, pay, simple. Starting this week, the City of Orlando is launching the first phase of its parking modernization initiative by retiring on-street parking meters and transitioning to a fully digital parking system. Throughout the summer, parking meters will be removed in phases across Orlando. Drivers will continue to park in the same on-street spaces but will pay digitally using the ParkMobile app, Pay by

In huge news for Central Florida's aviation future, Kissimmee Gateway Airport is hoping that international flights could soon be landing and departing from the regional airport. The Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) has received preliminary approval from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations for a User Fee Facility (UFF) designation, a milestone the City and airport have worked toward for years and one that carries significant value for the ent

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

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

Avianca will join the teams across their 32 home matches they will play this season, in both the men’s and women’s competitions. Avianca is stepping into professional soccer as the official international airline partner of Orlando City Soccer Club of Major League Soccer (MLS) and Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the top professional leagues in the United States and Canada. “We are proud to sponsor Orlando City of MLS and Orlando Pride in NWSL, two t

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has landed a new route from Rio. GOL Linhas Aéreas, has announced new non-stop flights between Rio de Janeiro's RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) and Orlando International Airport (MCO). This operation will be conducted by an Airbus A330, a twin-aisle aircraft accommodating nearly 300 passengers. Tickets for the new service will be available soon through GOL's official website. https://www.voegol.com.br . Previously, GOL only offered no