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These 6 flights helped Orlando airport traffic surge

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal.

The amount of Orlando International Airport traffic for the 12-month period ending in February, the most recent data available, is a promising sign for new and future flights.

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Six airline operators helped the region’s airport see a 19.6% increase in passenger traffic for the 12-month period — more than 52.06 million passengers, up from 43.5 million for the same period last year.

Monthly traffic was 4.41 million, up 21.4% from 3.63 million in February 2022, said airport data.

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