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Sunshine Corridor: Orange County commissioners to vote on funding SunRail expansion
Read full article: Sunshine Corridor: Orange County commissioners to vote on funding SunRail expansionOrange County commissioners are set to vote on contributing to a $6 million study on expanding the SunRail as part of the Sunshine Corridor project.
COMING SOON: This new Orlando International Airport feature will make travel easier at Terminal C
Read full article: COMING SOON: This new Orlando International Airport feature will make travel easier at Terminal CThe newest feature at Orlando International Airport's Terminal C is almost finished.
โGuessing somebody wasnโt looking:โ Aviation expert on close call at MCO
Read full article: โGuessing somebody wasnโt looking:โ Aviation expert on close call at MCOA day after a plane nearly took off from a taxiway as opposed to a runway at Orlando International Airport, a local pilot who is seasoned in aircraft training says he has many questions for the pilots of that flight.
Southwest flight almost takes off from taxiway โ rather than runway โ at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Southwest flight almost takes off from taxiway โ rather than runway โ at Orlando International AirportOfficials say a Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway โ rather than a runway โ at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane.
Disturbing details emerge after drowned dog found in Orlando airport bathroom
Read full article: Disturbing details emerge after drowned dog found in Orlando airport bathroomAn employee reported she saw a woman โon her knees cleaning up a lot of water and a lot of dog food from the floor of the bathroom,โ investigators wrote.
Woman arrested after โdead animalโ found in bathroom at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Woman arrested after โdead animalโ found in bathroom at Orlando International AirportA 57-year-old woman was arrested after police found a โdead animalโ inside of a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport, according to a news release.
Spring Break travel, weather delays lead to busy Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Spring Break travel, weather delays lead to busy Orlando International AirportOrlando International Airport continues its Spring Break rush this week after a ground delay stranded some travelers on Sunday.
Severe weather causes travel headaches at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Severe weather causes travel headaches at Orlando International AirportAs severe weather rolled through Central Florida on Sunday, travelers experienced delays at Orlando International Airport during the busy Spring Break travel period.
Southwest Airlines to drop free checked bags for most travelers. Hereโs when the change starts
Read full article: Southwest Airlines to drop free checked bags for most travelers. Hereโs when the change startsFor the first time in its 54-year history, Southwest is ending its free checked bag policy.
Breeze Airways will offer nonstop flights between Key West and Orlando. See how much a ticket costs
Read full article: Breeze Airways will offer nonstop flights between Key West and Orlando. See how much a ticket costsLow-cost airline Breeze Airways will offer a new nonstop flight in Florida starting in June.
Ground stop lifted at Orlando International Airport after space launch debris concerns
Read full article: Ground stop lifted at Orlando International Airport after space launch debris concernsFlights are currently grounded at Orlando International Airport because of โspace launch debris,โ according to the airport and the Federal Aviation Administration.
Universal commits $2M to SunRail expansion study needed for airport to I-Drive route
Read full article: Universal commits $2M to SunRail expansion study needed for airport to I-Drive routeUniversal Orlando announced this week it would put $2 million toward the cost of a crucial study needed to bring a planned SunRail line from Orlando International Airport to International Drive.
โThank you very much:โ Orlando International Airport honors Tuskegee Airmen with new exhibit
Read full article: โThank you very much:โ Orlando International Airport honors Tuskegee Airmen with new exhibitOrlando International Airport is paying tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, the first group of Black pilots in the U.S. Air Force, with a new exhibit.
Decades-old tech guides Orlando airportโs air traffic control. Why an upgrade is taking so long
Read full article: Decades-old tech guides Orlando airportโs air traffic control. Why an upgrade is taking so longMCO is the busiest airport in Florida and 7th busiest in the country, yet its radar approach control building and much of the equipment inside is decades old. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, compared MCOโs TRACON to 1980โs Atari video games.
Sunshine Corridor: Orlando votes on funding to expand SunRail to Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Sunshine Corridor: Orlando votes on funding to expand SunRail to Orlando International AirportThe City of Orlando is casting a crucial vote Monday to help fund a $6 million study for the expansion of SunRail.
Study ranks Orlando International Airport worst in US for luggage complaints
Read full article: Study ranks Orlando International Airport worst in US for luggage complaintsA new study finds Orlando International Airport was the subject of more luggage-handling complaints than any other major U.S. airport over a period of 10 years.
These clothes could get you kicked off flights in Florida. Hereโs what to avoid
Read full article: These clothes could get you kicked off flights in Florida. Hereโs what to avoidThe busy holiday season might be over, but itโs still important to know the rules of air travel before you book your next flight.
As Washington plane crash impacts Orlando travelers, local officials review emergency plans
Read full article: As Washington plane crash impacts Orlando travelers, local officials review emergency plansIn Orlando, several local officials came together for the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association Meeting, and Wednesday nightโs devastating plane crash was top of mind.
Passengers at Orlando airport scramble to rebook flights after deadly DC plane crash
Read full article: Passengers at Orlando airport scramble to rebook flights after deadly DC plane crashSome passengers at Orlando International Airport were scrambling to rebook flights amid cancellations because of a midair collision in Washington, D.C.
Orlando International Airport prepares to revamp outdated baggage system
Read full article: Orlando International Airport prepares to revamp outdated baggage systemIf youโve ever found yourself anxiously waiting for your luggage at Orlando International Airport (MCO), youโre not alone. Frequent travelers have sometimes expressed frustration over the lengthy wait times at baggage claim. However, relief is on the horizon as the airport is set to undergo a multi-million dollar renovation aimed at streamlining the process.
Provocative billboards along Central Florida highway call out Jewish hate
Read full article: Provocative billboards along Central Florida highway call out Jewish hateA pair of provocative billboards on one of Central Florida's busiest highways are designed to grab attention and highlight the dangerous spike in antisemitism.
Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flights
Read full article: Heavy travel day starts with brief grounding of all American Airlines flightsAmerican Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive.
What a government shutdown could mean for the Orlando International Airport holiday travel season
Read full article: What a government shutdown could mean for the Orlando International Airport holiday travel seasonThe official travel period at Orlando International Airport started on Friday. Nearly three million people are expected to pass through the gates between now and Jan. 5, a one percent increase from last yearโs record numbers.
3 ways a government shutdown could affect Central Florida
Read full article: 3 ways a government shutdown could affect Central FloridaIf the government shuts down, essential services remain in place, but others will be stopped or delayed. Here are some ways a government shutdown could affect people living in Central Florida.
These local businesses will get space inside Orlando International Airport under new concession contracts
Read full article: These local businesses will get space inside Orlando International Airport under new concession contractsOrlando International Airportโs older terminals are getting a refresh, and that includes new shops and restaurants.
Free parking for disabled veterans: Orlando International Airport among those offering discounts
Read full article: Free parking for disabled veterans: Orlando International Airport among those offering discountsNavigating airport logistics can be a daunting task, especially for disabled veterans who may face unique challenges while traveling.
Cell service in Orlando airportโs rideshare waiting lot vastly improves
Read full article: Cell service in Orlando airportโs rideshare waiting lot vastly improvesIf you've found yourself waiting a while to get an Uber or Lyft from Orlando International Airport (MCO), it might've been because of a traffic jam in one of the rideshare waiting parking lots at the airport.
MCO faces busiest day expected of Thanksgiving travel period
Read full article: MCO faces busiest day expected of Thanksgiving travel periodNearly two million travelers are estimated to pass through Orlando International Airport during the Thanksgiving travel period. We checked in during what was expected to be the busiest day of them all.
โI was expecting delays:โ Passengers experience smooth Thanksgiving travel in Orlando
Read full article: โI was expecting delays:โ Passengers experience smooth Thanksgiving travel in OrlandoOver 2 million people are expected to pass through the Orlando International Airport during the Thanksgiving holiday travel stretch.
Want to be an air traffic controller? This is how much they make
Read full article: Want to be an air traffic controller? This is how much they makeWith nearly 2 million travelers expected to pass through Orlando International Airport for the Thanksgiving holiday, the weather isnโt the only variable that may impact travel times.
Orlando International Airportโs new app is a holiday travel hack you didnโt know you needed
Read full article: Orlando International Airportโs new app is a holiday travel hack you didnโt know you neededTo build the brand-new all-things-MCO app, airport staff conducted surveys, focus groups and one-on-one interviews to find out what travelers want and need in an airport app.

Thanksgiving travel: 1.9M expected to pass through Orlando, MCO ready for rush
Read full article: Thanksgiving travel: 1.9M expected to pass through Orlando, MCO ready for rushThe Orlando International Airport is gearing up for a busy Thanksgiving travel season, with changes made to make passengersโ experience easier now in full swing.

Orlando airport to convention center SunRail expansion moving into next phase, state officials say
Read full article: Orlando airport to convention center SunRail expansion moving into next phase, state officials sayFlorida transportation leaders say they are moving toward the next step in opening a SunRail route between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center, but that rail line is still years away.
Spirit Airlines delays release of Q3 financial results as debt restructuring talks heat up
Read full article: Spirit Airlines delays release of Q3 financial results as debt restructuring talks heat upSpirit Airlines says it wonโt announce its quarterly financial results on time because the company is focused on talks with bond holders to restructure its debt.
Spirit Airlines plans to cut jobs and sell some planes amid looming financial struggles
Read full article: Spirit Airlines plans to cut jobs and sell some planes amid looming financial strugglesSpirit Airlines is cutting jobs and selling off some jets worth millions of dollars as the budget carrier aims to cut costs amid looming financial struggles and an uncertain future.
Hurricane Milton has caused thousands of flight cancellations, is yours one of them? What to know
Read full article: Hurricane Milton has caused thousands of flight cancellations, is yours one of them? What to knowThousands of flights in and out of the U.S. have been canceled this week as Hurricane Milton barreled into the Gulf of Mexico and plowed across Florida.
Orange County 55+ mobile home community loses water before storm. Hereโs what happened
Read full article: Orange County 55+ mobile home community loses water before storm. Hereโs what happenedNews 6 received a message from a resident of a mobile home community for people aged 55 and older that they were without water, three days before Hurricane Milton.
Orlando International Airport plans Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Read full article: Orlando International Airport plans Hispanic Heritage Month celebrationOrlando International Airport is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting people in the community and creating a space for celebration.
Orlando International Airport expects thousands more Labor Day travelers this year
Read full article: Orlando International Airport expects thousands more Labor Day travelers this yearOrlando International Airport has forecast a 1.4% increase in passenger traffic during the 2024 Labor Day travel period compared to last year.
Republican Thomas Chalifoux to challenge Darren Soto for US House District 9
Read full article: Republican Thomas Chalifoux to challenge Darren Soto for US House District 9Three Republican candidates are vying for a chance to replace incumbent U.S. House District 9 Rep. Darren Soto, D-Osceola County.
Tourists, visitors, family, friends: Save money on your next MCO car rental
Read full article: Tourists, visitors, family, friends: Save money on your next MCO car rentalTired of paying your rental car company an extra $5 or even $10 per day just for the privilege of using the company's toll transponder? And that's on top of the cost of the tolls themselves. You do have another option.
Illegal shoulder parking continues at Orlando International Airport, despite police enforcement
Read full article: Illegal shoulder parking continues at Orlando International Airport, despite police enforcementNews 6 first exposed the problem in November with footage of dozens of drivers parking illegally on the shoulders of Jeff Fuqua Boulevard.
Man, 83, missing in Orlando after CrowdStrike outage hits flight home
Read full article: Man, 83, missing in Orlando after CrowdStrike outage hits flight homePolice are looking for a 83-year-old man who was unable to make his flight out of Orlando due in part to the worldwide CrowdStrike outage, according to investigators.
Delta offers travel vouchers as airline still grapples with tech outage cancellations
Read full article: Delta offers travel vouchers as airline still grapples with tech outage cancellationsDelta Airlines is still dealing with cancellations and delays as a result of a computer outage that impacted systems worldwide last week.
Flights canceled at Central Florida airports while worldwide technology outage forces ground stops
Read full article: Flights canceled at Central Florida airports while worldwide technology outage forces ground stopsMajor airlines including Delta, United and American report ground stops due to a global technology disruption.
Orlando police get tough on prohibited parking at international airport
Read full article: Orlando police get tough on prohibited parking at international airportResults are being shown as sworn and community service officers with the Orlando Police Department continue to collaborate for parking detail at the cityโs international airport.
United Airlines jet makes unscheduled landing in Orlando after a passenger fights with crew member
Read full article: United Airlines jet makes unscheduled landing in Orlando after a passenger fights with crew memberUnited Airlines says one of its jets from Miami to New Jersey made an unscheduled landing in Orlando, Florida, after a passenger became โaggressive and disruptive.โ.
Long wait for an Uber at Orlando International Airport? Drivers are also waiting
Read full article: Long wait for an Uber at Orlando International Airport? Drivers are also waitingDuring the busiest times of the year at the Orlando International Airport, passengers seeking a rideshare pickup often wait longer than usual.
Florida man tackled at Orlando airport, accused of driving car on runways
Read full article: Florida man tackled at Orlando airport, accused of driving car on runwaysA Tampa man is accused of using a car to smash through the fence surrounding Orlando International Airport and driving on the tarmac, records show.
โLooking into technology:โ Orlando International Airport tries to address illegal parking problem
Read full article: โLooking into technology:โ Orlando International Airport tries to address illegal parking problemOrlando International Airport officials said it is getting results and addressing the persistent illegal parking problem on the main roads leading up to its terminals.
New LYNX service connecting MCO to Disney fast, efficient, but not for everyone
Read full article: New LYNX service connecting MCO to Disney fast, efficient, but not for everyoneOn Sunday, Lynx launched its newest express bus route from the Orlando International Airport to Disney Springs and back via the tourist district for just $2.
LYNXโs new bus route links Orlandoโs airport to tourist destinations
Read full article: LYNXโs new bus route links Orlandoโs airport to tourist destinationsThe Disney International Airport Destination Parkway Express will be known as Link 3-11 and will take passengers from Orlando International Airport with six stops along the way and back.
Couple โdetained,โ forced to pay twice due to glitch at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Couple โdetained,โ forced to pay twice due to glitch at Orlando International AirportA glitch in the parking system at the Orlando International Airport forced a couple to pay twice after they said they were "detained" by the parking attendant.
Another flight from Haiti lands in Orlando
Read full article: Another flight from Haiti lands in OrlandoA plane from Haiti with 28 people on board landed at Orlando International Airport on Tuesday night. A few hours prior, state Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-District 10, held a roundtable with members of Central Floridaโs Haitian community.
Dangerous, illegal shoulder parking continues at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Dangerous, illegal shoulder parking continues at Orlando International AirportDrivers are parking illegally on the shoulders of Jeff Fuqua Blvd, the main road on Orlando International Airport property leading up to the passenger terminals.
Air taxis? Terminal D? A peek into Orlando International Airportโs future plans
Read full article: Air taxis? Terminal D? A peek into Orlando International Airportโs future plansMore than 60 million passengers are expected to pass through the gates at Orlando International Airport in 2024 โ a 10% jump from last year's record 57.7 million passengers.
Orlandoโs airport back on track after weekend mess, but what about the rest of spring break?
Read full article: Orlandoโs airport back on track after weekend mess, but what about the rest of spring break?Spring Break crowds, bad weather and crowded skies all combined this past weekend to produce a major travel mess at the Orlando International Airport.
Over 100 flights canceled, hundreds more delayed at OIA due to weather, โairspace constraints,โ officials say
Read full article: Over 100 flights canceled, hundreds more delayed at OIA due to weather, โairspace constraints,โ officials sayMultiple carriers had to cancel over 100 flights at Orlando International Airport on Sunday with hundreds more delayed.
Your Florida Daily: Body of missing teen Madeline Soto found, thousands of travelers delayed at MCO
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Body of missing teen Madeline Soto found, thousands of travelers delayed at MCOThe big question is what will come next for her motherโs boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, the prime suspect in her death.
Weather, staffing issues delay flights at Orlando International Airport, FAA says
Read full article: Weather, staffing issues delay flights at Orlando International Airport, FAA saysTravelers are experiencing delays Sunday at Orlando International Airport as the Federal Aviation Administration says staffing issues and weather concerns have prompted a gate hold.
Terminal B at Orlando International Airport cleared after โsuspiciousโ baggage investigated
Read full article: Terminal B at Orlando International Airport cleared after โsuspiciousโ baggage investigatedTraffic to Orlando International Airport has reopened on Monday afternoon after a response by law enforcement, according to the airport.
Is your flight delayed? Itโs probably not because of a rocket launch anymore
Read full article: Is your flight delayed? Itโs probably not because of a rocket launch anymoreIt's been a rough weekend at the Orlando International Airport โ hundreds of flights were delayed Saturday and Sunday and almost two dozen were canceled largely because of the rough weather.
Melbourne councilman wants fence at school, tracks after fatal Brightline crashes
Read full article: Melbourne councilman wants fence at school, tracks after fatal Brightline crashesDuring Tuesday nightโs city council meeting, Mark LaRusso said heโd like fencing to be placed along the back of Ascension Catholic Schoolโs property that faces the tracks.
Your Florida Daily: Woman accused of ramming through Space Force gate, rideshare drivers plan lunchtime strike
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Woman accused of ramming through Space Force gate, rideshare drivers plan lunchtime strikeKrishna Janosky rammed the gate at the base last week, according to an arrest report.
Uber, Lyft drivers plan to park at Orlando International Airport during strike
Read full article: Uber, Lyft drivers plan to park at Orlando International Airport during strikeThousands of U.S. ride-hailing workers plan to park their cars and picket at major airports, including Orlando International Airport.
Orlando airport loses longtime parking place, over 3,500 spots
Read full article: Orlando airport loses longtime parking place, over 3,500 spotsThe Orlando International Airport has lost one of the biggest and most affordable off-site parking lots: Park Bark And Fly, located on South Semoran Blvd. just north of MCO since 2004.
MCO or OIA? How do you refer to Orlando International Airport, and which way is correct?
Read full article: MCO or OIA? How do you refer to Orlando International Airport, and which way is correct?Whatโs your nickname for Orlando International Airport? Some people say OIA. Some people say MCO, which is the airportโs official code.