This week, JetBlue officially became the anchor tenant at Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) new Terminal C. It marks a full move of the airline’s operation in Orlando, with all flights arriving to and departing from the new facility. JetBlue ceased flight operations at its former home at Terminal A, with its final flight on October 24.
JetBlue is now the only U.S. carrier in the new Terminal C, operating the largest number of gates (10 in total), all outfitted with biometric boarding. The move bolsters JetBlue’s service to the region, with plans to operate nearly 70 daily flights to 22 destinations during the peak holiday travel period in December this year.
The terminal includes a “state-of-the-art” baggage handling system, 100 percent automated TSA screening lanes, and facial recognition systems for international departures and arrivals. The facility offers more than 10 retail options and over 20 food and beverage locations (as well as a reported commitment to sustainability).
Travelers will find arrivals on the third level; departures, ticketing and security on the second level; and ground transportation on the first level. Parking is offered at the corresponding Parking Garage C, while a nursing station and pet relief areas are also available. The facility links to a new rail station that will connect Brightline rail service to and from South Florida and a planned future link to local SunRail service.
Orlando has been a JetBlue focus city since 2008. The airline currently employs more than 4,000 crewmembers based in Orlando, with JetBlue’s Orlando support center (OSC) serving as both a pilot and inflight crewmember (flight attendant) training base.
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