Industry News

Southwest Lands in St. Thomas
Southwest Airlines’ inaugural flight from Orlando to St. Thomas landed Thursday at Cyril E. King International Airport

Volaris launches Querétaro service
The new service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) will begin operations on June 1, with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays.

Orlando Airport Expands Facial IDs for International Flyers
The new system has cut wait times for international travelers returning home by 43%, customs officials say. It is available to U.S. citizens at no extra charge.

Government Axes Plan that Would have Paid Passengers for Flight Delays
President Donald Trump’s team is officially axing a plan by the Biden administration to require airlines to pay passengers cash when flight disruptions are caused by carriers.

JetBlue to Launch Nonstop Service Between Rochester and Orlando
JetBlue announced it is further strengthening its presence in Upstate New York with year-round nonstop service between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Orlando International Airport (MCO).

Iberia Launches Direct Madrid-Orlando Route Boosting Spain-US Connectivity
Iberia has officially inaugurated its brand-new nonstop route linking Madrid with Orlando, marking a milestone in its North American expansion strategy.

Orlando Airport Holds Food Drive for Fed Workers
As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, TSA workers, as well as staff from the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, continue to work without pay.

Discover Airlines Significantly Expands its Fleet
Discover Airlines, the Lufthansa Group's leisure airline, is continuing its growth trajectory and expanding its fleet to 40 aircraft by mid-2028.

MCO Not Showing Video Blaming Shutdown on Democrats
The Greater Orlando Airport Authority, which oversees the Orlando International Airport, said they are still reviewing a video for legal purposes put out by the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.