Orlando Airport Traffic Up In 2014

ORLANDO, Fla. — Travel at Orlando International Airport was up in 2014 from the previous year, and it was powered by international travelers.

Airport officials said Tuesday that traffic was up 2.7 percent last year as 35.7 million travelers passed through Orlando International Airport.

International traffic increased by almost 10 percent, as 4.3 million international visitors arrived at the airport, setting a new record.

International passengers now account for 1 out of 8 travelers at the airport.

Domestic traffic increased by 1.8 percent, as 31.3 million domestic passengers traveled through the airport.

Allison Leslie is a University of South Florida graduate with a bachelors degree in Mass Communications. She joined Genesis in 2016. With a passion for sports, Allison has interned with 620 WDAE, Pewter Report, Trifecta Team: St. Petersburg Bowl, Bullscast, and many other publications. Being a native to the Bay Area, she has followed and supported Tampa Bay teams her whole life.