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Orlando International Airport Replacing Key Trams Starting December 3 — Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
If you’ve got a flight coming up at Orlando International Airport, you might want to pack a little extra patience with that neck pillow. MCO just announced a major multiyear update that’s about to shake up how passengers move between the main terminal and several of its busiest gate areas.
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Beginning December 3, the airport will kick off its $253 million Gate Link Replacement Project, which will replace the trams that shuttle travelers between Terminal A/B and gates 70–129. That covers big airlines like Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Virgin Atlantic, LATAM, Avelo, and Air Canada, so these changes will affect a huge chunk of MCO flyers.
During construction, each affected airside will operate with only one tram instead of two, meaning longer waits and slower travel times. To keep people moving, MCO will roll out 24/7 shuttle buses, which at times may be the only way to get from your gates to the terminal.
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Airport leaders say the project will ultimately create a smoother, faster experience once complete. But in the meantime, travelers should expect delays and plan accordingly. MCO recommends arriving early for all departures and adding an extra 30 minutes if you’re picking up a rental car or using rideshare or ground transportation.
The entire project is expected to wrap in fall 2027, so this is going to be a long-term shift in airport flow.
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