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