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OIA passenger numbers continue to rebound for fourth consecutive month of 2022

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando International Airport continues to see a rebound in passenger traffic for the fourth consecutive month of 2022.

According to airport officials, nearly 4.3 million domestic and international passengers traveled through OIA in April, an increase of 31.5% from the same period in 2021.

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Orlando saw domestic traffic climb to 3,855,878 passengers, a more than 20% increase from 2021.

International traffic also saw an increase from last year with 452,454 passengers arriving and departing.

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Greater Orlando Aviation Authority CEO Kevin Thibault said that with the easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions for international passengers, the airport is on track to regain a lot of what was lost during the pandemic.

“These solid April numbers show the importance that domestic and international business and leisure travelers have placed on travel, even during challenging economic times,” Thibault said.

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Airport officials also saw the continued increase in cargo moving through OIA in April.

The airport reported a 10% percent increase in cargo shipments over 2021 totals.

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Matt Reeser

Matt Reeser, WFTV.com

Matt Reeser joined WFTV in 1998 as a news photographer and has worked for television stations in Kentucky and West Virginia.