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Orlando International Airport sees ‘best day in months,’ officials say
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando International Airport spokeswoman Carolyn Fennell said she never thought a 79% drop in passenger traffic would be a good day but compared to travel numbers seen during the coronavirus pandemic, Sunday was a good day.On Sunday, 15,147 passengers departed Orlando International Airport, the most since March 22."It was truly welcome," Fennell said.For perspective, OIA officials said passenger traffic fell 97% at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.On a normal day this time of year, OIA would regularly see some 74,000 passengers departing.Fennell said it's clear that visitors are beginning to return to Central Florida.Universal Studios opened last week and SeaWorld is reopening this week.The TSA reported 441,225 total