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