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Airlines & Airports in Florida. : 29th June 2007

Florida has several major international airports. Miami International Airport, Orlando International Airport and Tampa International Airport all serviced more than 15 million travelers each in 2005. There are secondary airports, and several smaller regional airports. But for the traveler coming in from other countries, the three listed airports are those you would be visiting most often.

Sanford also has an international airport (approximately 6 miles from Sanford), Orlando Sanford International (formerly Sanford regional). Because the owners of Orlando Sanford International also own London Luton Airport, Cardiff International Airport, and Belfast International Airport (all located in the United Kingdom), Orlando Sanford is mostly serviced by British carriers. If you’re coming from the U.K. you’d more than likely be landing here. Airlines frequenting the terminals include Allegiant Air, Flyglobespan, and Icelandair. International charters include First Choice, Monarch, My Travel, Thomas Cook Airlines, Thomsonfly, Travel City Direct and XL Airways (with most destinations being the major international airports in the U.K.). There are many villas for hire in both Sanford and Orlando, close to the airport or further in town, so you need not worry about where you’re staying once you land.

Orlando International Airport, about 13 miles from Orlando, sees many different airlines at the international terminal (A) – from Aer Lingus to Zoom Airlines and everything in between. It has five different dining and shopping areas, as well as a fine dining area.

If you are travelling to Florida to visit the Disney tourist areas, Orlando or Sanford airports are the ones you’d be flying in to. Orlando is much closer, but Sanford is not that far from Disney golf and theme parks (Sanford is only about 28 miles from Orlando). Again, villas are available in and around the Disney area, so after a hard day playing golf or visiting the theme parks you can collapse in the spa, relax in the heated pool or with a game console – all in air conditioned comfort.

Miami International Airport, just over 6.5 miles from Miami, is host to another abundance of airlines – AeroMexico, British Airways, Caribbean Airways, Delta Air Lines, Eurofly, Finnair, Gulfstream… The list goes. The airport has its own hotel, with dining and shopping available in all seven terminals.

Tampa International Airport, a bit more than eight miles from Tampa, is serviced by a smaller number of airlines, but international airlines nonetheless. There are shops and restaurants available at each of the four terminals.

One thing to bear in mind, is that in the current climate American airports are under strict security. It might pay to read all the fine print that comes with your tickets, and check the website pertaining to the airports you’ll be travelling to and from. Security alerts change, and what you may or may not be allowed to take on a plane will change too – from time to time and airline to airline. Limits on amounts, and requirements for carrying, certain every day materials apply, and are strictly enforced.

There are many airlines that fly into the airports located in and around Florida, and there are plenty of discount flights to Florida. Flights can be booked online, or see your local travel agent for package deals and special flight offers. Book your villa accommodation when you book your flights, so you can be sure everything is taken care of before you even land. You’re sure to find an affordable flight to Florida with the profusion of airlines available!

Free WiFi at Orlando International : 2nd April 2007

Free WiFi at Orlando International
Orlando International Airport (OIA) is now offering free wireless internet service to its many travelers in all terminals. The purpose of having wireless for the entire airport is not just for travelers. The goal of this new system is to facilitate better coordination between airport and ground crews for easier check ins, faster bag handling and the like.

First Choice Airways Begins Flights from Bristol, England to Orlando Sanford : 6th February 2007

First Choice Airways announce the first ever charter flights from Bristol International Airport (BRS) to Florida have begun. The first arrival landed at Orlando Sanford on time Sunday, February 4th with 220 people aboard.
The new service will operate weekly on Sundays using 258-seat Boeing 767-300 aircraft configured with 62 seats in Star Class Premier and 196 in Star Class (economy).
Flights will depart Bristol at 10:20 a.m. and arrive at Orlando Sanford at 5:00 p.m. that same day. Return service is scheduled to leave Orlando Sanford at 6:30 p.m. and arrive in
Bristol at 7:50 a.m. the next day (all flight times are local).

Southwest Airlines adds Orlando flights : 13th December 2006

With the wintry weather on the way, Southwest Airlines is seeking to give its customers a taste of summer with new flights from cold spots Detroit and Denver to the Florida resort of Orlando.

A new nonstop service will fly from Detroit Metro to Orlando Sanford International, starting December 20. On the same day Southwest will add an additional nonstop flight to its Denver to Orlando daily route.

The customary low introductory fare for Southwest's new route out of Detroit is available from $79 excluding taxes and fees. To qualify, passengers must book 14 days in advance of travel and purchase through February 15, 2007, for travel through March 1.

Kinston North Carolina to get new Orlando flights : 12th December 2006

Allegiant Air has announced that it is to begin flying from Kinston, North Carolina, to Orlando, Florida, from November 10. One-way fares are currently $49 excluding taxes. Purchase by September 30 and travel through January 31, 2007. Regular one-way fares after this introductory period will start at $79 without taxes.

The new flights will operate twice a week, on Monday and Friday. Take off from Kinston Regional Jetport will be at 4.15pm, touching down in the Sunshine State at 5.50pm.

From Orlando Sanford International, flights will push back from the gate at 2.05pm, landing at Kinston at 3.40pm.

Budget Scheduled Flights - Belfast to Orlando : 1st December 2006

Belfast Airport is to have its first scheduled service to Florida when Flyglobespan began weekly flights to Orlando Sanford in November 2006.

The first flight from Belfast will took to the skies on Thursday, November 7. One-way tickets will start at £149, inclusive of charges, with premium economy and business class services also available.

The flight to Orlando Sanford will join the daily service Flyglobespan offers to the Florida destination from Glasgow and strengthens the airlines commitment to long-haul routes.