ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Rick Scott applauded the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Saturday for partnering with airlines and the airport community at the Orlando International Airport.
Scott thanked them for working with the city’s Emergency Operations and Family Assistance Centers to help families of those injured or killed in the Orlando terror attack.
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These centers serve as a coordination point for families when they arrive in Orlando to have access to resources that will meet their specific needs while in Central Florida.
“I want to thank the Orlando International Airport community for coming together with such an overwhelming show of support,” Scott said. “You cannot imagine this happening to any family and I applaud the Orlando International Airport community for making travel to Orlando for these grieving families as easy as possible.”
American, Delta, Jet Blue, Southwest and United Airlines assisted thousands with complimentary travel to family and friends so they could care for those injured or killed.
Ground transportation providers such as Lynx, Mears Transportation and Uber moved those affected throughout the city, county and region.
Local hotels and Airbnb also helped by offering and providing complimentary lodging.