MCO Articles and News Stories

MCO, or Orlando International Airport, is the main entry point for many travelers heading to Walt Disney World. This page highlights major news and updates that could impact your travel plans, including airline changes, widespread delays or cancellations, and other significant developments affecting flights in and out of Orlando.


CDC Lifts Some International Travel Restrictions and Testing

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has lifted some of the restrictions previously placed on international travelers entering the United States. Effective today, international travelers will no longer be screened for COVID-19, as less than 15 out of the 675,000 screened up to this point have tested positive. According to the CDC, “symptom-based screening has CDC Lifts Some International Travel Restrictions and Testing

Orlando Int’l Airport to Lay Off Almost 800 Food Service Workers as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues

According to a report on Fox 35, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is getting ready to lay off nearly 800 foodservice crew members, cooks, cashiers, shift supervisors, and more. The 782 employees had been temporarily furloughed back in March but will be permanently laid off on October 15th if they haven’t been recalled by that time. Orlando Int’l Airport to Lay Off Almost 800 Food Service Workers as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues

Disney’s Magical Express Will No Longer Provide Luggage Delivery Service Beginning July 16

Complimentary airport transportation via Disney’s Magical Express service for guests arriving and departing from Orlando International Airport (MCO) is continuing to operate during this period, with some modifications. Beginning July 16, 2020, luggage delivery service will no longer be provided for guests arriving to and departing from Orlando International Airport. Guests who choose to use Disney’s Magical Express Will No Longer Provide Luggage Delivery Service Beginning July 16

Orlando International Airport Reminds Travelers of Face Covering Requirements in Orange County

As theme parks start to reopen and more people prepare to fly to the Central Florida area, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is reminding travelers that face coverings are required whenever they are in public, including MCO. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ executive order, which went into effect last weekend, says that every person who Orlando International Airport Reminds Travelers of Face Covering Requirements in Orange County

Orlando International Airport Shares Travel Updates, Including Airline Face Mask Requirements

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) has shared several updates for travelers recently, including a look at new signage in the airport, changes to TSA’s liquids requirements, and a list of airlines currently requiring face coverings. According to a tweet from MCO today, the following airlines flying to and from the airport currently require face masks Orlando International Airport Shares Travel Updates, Including Airline Face Mask Requirements

Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half

Due to theme park closures and other COVID-19 related travel cancellations, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is anticipating half the number of travelers will pass through the terminal in fiscal 2020, compared to last year. According the Phil Brown, the airport’s CEO, they estimate 25 million passengers will use MCO by the end of the fiscal Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half

Trains Servicing Gates 1-29 at Orlando International Airport (MCO) Currently Closed

The train that runs between the terminals and gates 1-29 at Orlando International Airport is currently down as they’re being serviced. Travelers are having to walk from the terminal to the gates and vice versa. If you are traveling through this airport today, you may want to allow extra time. Update: Both APMs to Gates Trains Servicing Gates 1-29 at Orlando International Airport (MCO) Currently Closed

Orlando International Airport Shares Enhanced Protocols Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Orlando International Airport (MCO) has shared their readiness plans and additional measures that have been implemented in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Phil Brown, Chief Executive Officer for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority said of their efforts: “It is critical for the Authority to do everything we can to not only safeguard our passengers, but Orlando International Airport Shares Enhanced Protocols Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

It’s the Busiest Travel Time of the Season at Orlando International Airport

If your travel plans include a flight in or out of Orlando International Airport (MCO) this holiday season, you might notice that lines are longer than usual. The airport has released projected passenger numbers for the days just before New Year’s Day, and, if you’ll be among the many, they advise that you pack light, It’s the Busiest Travel Time of the Season at Orlando International Airport