| Orlando International Airport is the busiest | | | | This is especially true during busy travel |
| airport in the state. More passengers fly | | | | times. Confirm the status of your flight |
| into this airport than any other in Florida. | | | | before you leave home. This can be done on |
| Thirty four million people visit this popular | | | | the Internet or by calling the airline prior |
| tourist destination each year. The airport is | | | | to leaving home. |
| located close to Kennedy Space Center and is | | | | |
| designated at an emergency landing site for | | | | Airport officials offer tips for keeping your |
| the Space Shuttle. | | | | baggage safe at the airport. Keep your bags |
| | | | with you at all times. Never set your bag |
| Prior to the construction of the airport, the | | | | down and walk away from it when waiting in |
| land was an Air Force Base. The Orlando Jet | | | | line or at the gate. Don't accept any |
| Port was later added as a small airport on | | | | packages or items from anyone you don't know. |
| the base. In 1975, the airport was | | | | This will prevent anyone from tampering with |
| constructed on the site. The Greater Orlando | | | | your luggage. Unfortunately, in today's |
| Aviation Authority was formed to manage the | | | | world, these measures are necessary for your |
| airport. | | | | safety and the safety of your fellow |
| | | | passengers. |
| Orlando International Airport consists of one | | | | |
| main terminal building. People movers are | | | | Renting a Car at Orlando International |
| used to bring passengers to the four | | | | Airport: |
| terminals within the main building. When you | | | | |
| arrive at the airport, you will need to go to | | | | Once you arrive at the airport, you may want |
| the north side of the building. Check in and | | | | to rent a vehicle. Many hotels and resorts |
| baggage claim areas are both located here. | | | | offer shuttle services to the airport and to |
| | | | certain parks and attractions. If you plan to |
| Tips for Orlando International Airport: | | | | spend all of your time at the resort and |
| | | | parks, this may be sufficient. However, if |
| Security is a big concern in the post 9/11 | | | | you want to spend time outside the parks, you |
| world. Security is tight at this airport. You | | | | may want your own transportation. |
| will need to arrive early to allow time for | | | | |
| security procedures. Be sure to have two | | | | There are six rental companies located at the |
| forms of identification with you. Pay for | | | | airport for convenience in renting a car. In |
| your tickets with a credit card and bring it | | | | addition, there are seventeen companies |
| with you to help avoid hassles on your trip | | | | located off the airport, but nearby. Courtesy |
| and to ensure you have the proper | | | | shuttles are available to these airports. To |
| identification. | | | | get the best deal, compare prices from each |
| | | | company on the internet. Prices vary |
| Plan to be at the airport two hours before | | | | depending on the type of car you are renting |
| your flight departs. This allows you plenty | | | | and the time of year you will be visiting |
| of time to check your baggage, get through | | | | Orlando. Once you find the best deal, reserve |
| security and find your gate. Since this | | | | your car online. |
| airport is very busy, lines can get long. | | | | |