Orlando International Airport Articles and News Stories


MCO Advises that E-Pass and SunPass Parking Lanes Will Be Closed Until April 30

The official Orlando International Airport (MCO) Twitter Account recently advised that the E-Pass and SunPass lanes at the parking garages will be temporarily closed until April 30. The temporary closure is due to equipment upgrades. Exit lanes will remain open. Parking Alert ⚠️ All E-Pass and SunPass entry lanes in our parking areas will be MCO Advises that E-Pass and SunPass Parking Lanes Will Be Closed Until April 30

A Busy February Moves Orlando International Airport Up the List in Latest Airport Rankings

Based on the most recent numbers from the Airports Council International, Orlando International Airport (MCO) has moved up in the state, national, and worldwide rankings in the passenger traffic category. The latest rankings from February 2018 show that Orlando International is now the number one airport for passenger traffic in the state of Florida, up A Busy February Moves Orlando International Airport Up the List in Latest Airport Rankings

Orlando International Airport Decides Not To Replace TSA

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has decided against replacing TSA employees at Orlando International Airport with private security. Briefings were held in early February to discuss the possible change, citing lengthy wait times and lowered customer satisfaction at the airport. A protest was held by Transportation Security Administration employees and other government workers in late Orlando International Airport Decides Not To Replace TSA

Biometric Facial Recognition Technology Coming to Orlando International Airport

In a board meeting Wednesday, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board voted to place Orlando International Airport (MCO) as the first U.S. airport to fully deploy the U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Biometric Entry and Exit Program. The Board approved $4 million in funding to integrate the passenger processing system that will use facial Biometric Facial Recognition Technology Coming to Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport Could Move to Replace TSA with Private Screeners

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be holding briefings tomorrow for airline and airport officials following word that Orlando International Airport (MCO) is considering replacing TSA screeners with a private company. With the airport handling almost 45 million passengers last year, already long security lines are even longer, so both sides agree that a change Orlando International Airport Could Move to Replace TSA with Private Screeners

Disney’s Magical Express Returns to Picking Up 3 Hours Prior to Flight Time Beginning Jan. 11

As the holiday season is coming to a close, Disney’s Magical Express will be changing motorcoach departure times for guests departing on or after Thursday, January 11, 2018. Resort motorcoach departure times will be scheduled approximately 3 hours prior to the guest’s scheduled flight departure time for domestic flights. International flights will still pick up Disney’s Magical Express Returns to Picking Up 3 Hours Prior to Flight Time Beginning Jan. 11

Retail Space Likely for Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld at Orlando International Airport’s New Terminal

Orlando International Airport’s new south terminal should be up and running by 2020, and visitors can expect plenty of theme park-related merchandise available when it opens. The terminal is currently seeking to fill food and beverage spaces, while retail space talks with Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex are already underway. All Retail Space Likely for Disney, Universal, and SeaWorld at Orlando International Airport’s New Terminal

Express Parking Garage Closes for Six Weeks at Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Travelers wishing to use the terminal Express Parking at Orlando International Airport (MCO) should be aware that those areas are currently closed as upgrades are made to the revenue management system. The work is anticipated to take 6 weeks. Travel Advisory ⚠️Passengers who utilize our terminal Express Parking, head’s up! The areas have been closed Express Parking Garage Closes for Six Weeks at Orlando International Airport (MCO)