Sneak peek: Orlando International Airport shows off $2.8 billion Terminal C
Whatever you choose to bring through security and onto the plane now goes into a bin at the new Terminal C security checkpoint. Everything. So there's less chance that laces or straps will get wrapped in the x-ray machine rollers.
Disney Cancels Brightline Project — KnightNews.com
Disney announced today that the Brightline rail station project that was planned to open at Disney Springs, has now been cancelled. The Brightline high-speed rail station was originally set to connect guests from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Disney Springs. “As many people who are involved in this project are aware, the new route configuration does not support a Disney Springs station and as a result, we don’t anticipate being part of this project,” Maehrer said. The route originally was designed to bypass Orlando and go straight to Walt Disney World from Orlando Internationally Airport (MCO) before following I-4 to Tampa. Due to this change in plans from Brightline, Disney has pulled the plug on the new project that was originally slated to be complete in 2026.
knightnews.comMalaysia's Parliament reopens after 7-month virus suspension
Malaysia’s Parliament reopened Monday, July 26, 2021 for the first time this year after a seven-month suspension due to a coronavirus emergency that has failed to curb a worsening pandemic. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File) (Vincent Thian)KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — (AP) — Malaysia’s Parliament reopened Monday for the first time this year after a seven-month suspension due to a coronavirus emergency that has failed to curb a worsening pandemic. Lawmakers are expected to question Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s emergency declaration and his government’s management of the pandemic after Malaysia's total cases passed 1 million Sunday. Other ministers will speak during the special session about vaccinations, the emergency declaration and other virus topics, the Parliament website said. A dozen emergency declaration ordinances including an anti-fake news bill, will also be presented for scrutiny.
wftv.comWant to rent a Lamborghini at Orlando International Airport? Better reserve one fast
ORLANDO, Fla. – The white Lamborghini Huracan roared one more time in a parking lot at the Orlando International Airport before “Fast Rob” rolled it onto a flat-bed truck and drove it back to Miami. A customer flying in from New York ordered it to be delivered at the airport for when he landed. MPH Club is based in Miami but Rob said the Orlando office is growing quickly and demand over the next few weeks is high. Of those who want to travel, Orlando remains one of their top destinations.”Cronk said spring break travel could restore hotel occupancy in Central Florida to December levels. “Compared to last year (spring break) we were looking at 10-12% occupancy in early April,” Cronk said.
AdventHealth opens first community vaccination site near Orlando International Airport
ORLANDO, Fla. – More than 1,500 people 65 or older or health care workers with affiliations to AdventHealth pulled into an empty economy parking lot at the Orlando International Airport Tuesday to get their first dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine through AdventHealth. It’s the first community vaccination site provided by the health care system. “We set this up to be able to give as many shots as our community needs as we are able to get them,” said Dr. Scott Brady, CEO of AdventHealth Centra Care. Last week, AdventHealth sent an email to patients and employees saying they were going to open up 7,000 appointments. AdventHealth saying they have no extras left.
TSA officers intercept 2 guns at Orlando airport, 12 state-wide in 9 day period
ORLANDO, Fla. It was a busy week across Florida for TSA officers who said they intercepted 12 guns state-wide in the last nine days. According to a news release, one gun was intercepted each day at the Orlando International Airport on both Wednesday and Thursday. Ten other guns were intercepted from passengers going through security checkpoints in Miami, Jacksonville, Ft. Lauderdale, Tamps, Panama City and Ft. Walton Beach. TSA officials said nine men and three women between the ages of 22 and 45, face a civil penalty from the agency that may exceed $13,000, regardless of whether they were arrested by local police. The diligence of our officers during these trying times exemplifies their dedication to their mission to keep travelers safe every day of the year.
Flying soon? Here are the new safety measures you will experience during coronavirus pandemic
This change reduces the TSA officers need to touch a passengers boarding pass thus reducing the potential for cross-contamination. This requirement allows social distancing, reduces the TSA officers need to touch a persons container of food and reduces the potential for cross-contamination. TSA officers optionally wearing eye protection and clear plastic face shields at some locations. TSA officers will continue the practice of changing gloves after each pat-down. For more information on the TSA security screening process during the pandemic, visit www.tsa.gov/coronavirus.