ORLANDO, FL. — Orlando International Airport is scheduled to receive $6.4 million from the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as partial repayment for security upgrades following 9/11.
Under the 2018 Omnibus Appropriation bill, Congress included $50 million to begin to reimburse
airports that incurred costs for partial or completed in-line baggage screening systems prior to August
3, 2007. TSA was also directed to develop a plan for how it will reimburse the balance of these claims
in future budget requests.
Orlando International Airport is owed close to $28 million.
“The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority would like to thank Florida’s congressional delegation for their
stalwart support on this issue,” said Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Chief Executive Officer Phil
Brown. “There is no higher priority than providing a safe and secure travel experience for our millions of
customers and we are gratified that Congress and the TSA share our commitment to fund the
necessary screening technology.”
After the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, several airports diverted money from other important
projects in order to make the upfront investment for in-line installation of explosive detection system
(EDS) equipment, an activity that clearly is a federal responsibility. This action not only strengthened
our nation’s aviation security, but has saved TSA a significant amount of money from a reduced
screening workforce and fewer workers compensation claims.
Basic MCO information:
Ranked by J.D. Power “Highest in Customer Satisfaction for Mega Airports” in 2017. With more than 45 million
annual passengers, MCO is the busiest airport in Florida and 11th busiest in the U.S. MCO has 21,000 badged
employees and generates $31 billion in revenue for the regional economy. Orlando International Airport strives
to value and delight its customers through an airport-wide design concept known as The Orlando Experience®.
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