It seems that air travelers are about to flock to Central Florida. According to a statement released by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando International Airport (MCO) expects over 600,000 more spring break travelers year-over-year. The numbers reported compare passengers between February 28 and April 13. This figure represents a 45% increase from 2020’s spring break and Easter crowd.
Phil Brown, CEO of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, attributes the increase to a number of factors.
The combination of additional flights in our market, the expanded distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and the undeniable lure of Central Florida as a getaway destination portends for robust air travel as we approach this year’s Spring Break. It is a much-welcomed improvement over this time last year when we were at the depths of the pandemic.
Phil Brown
The “much-welcomed improvement” is an understatement. During the 2020 spring break travel season, MCO saw 1.8 million fewer passengers than in 2019. This year’s rebound amounts to the recovery of about 1/3 of the passengers lost during last spring break.
Are you planning to fly to Orlando during spring break? Share your plans in the comments.
We’re heading down from Nashville on Friday for our spring break!
Coming from Colorado on Sunday, hope the storm doesn’t dampen our spirits! Though I just messed up Thursday scheduled park! Ugh!
1/3 of the passengers lost during last spring break hardly sounds like a “recovery.” Most people still aren’t flying/travelling, partly due to the ridiculous self-quarantine mandates in many states, but also due to the fear set by the main stream media and corrupt politicians.
Traveling for leisure during pandemic makes you morally questionable and guarantees you are privileged and callous to real world.