Orlando International Airport is a large, sprawling hub and one of the better (and cleaner) airports we’ve flown into. When you arrive, your plane docks at one of the satellite terminals (see map below). From there, follow the signs to the automated shuttle that takes you to the main terminal— there you’ll find baggage claim and ground transportation. Once you reach the main terminal (Level 3), follow the signs down to baggage claim (Level 2). Shuttles, taxis, town cars, rental cars, and buses are found down on Level 1 (take the elevators opposite the baggage carousels). Disney’s Magical Express (see page 21) check-in is located on Level 1, Side B. Each shuttle and bus company has its own ticket booth. If you get lost, look about for signs or an information desk that can get you back on track.

As your authors used to live in different cities, we became quite good at meeting up at the airport. It’s best to meet your party at their baggage claim area as you won’t be allowed past security without a valid boarding pass. The trick is knowing which airline and baggage claim area. Use the map and airline list below, or call the airport directly at 407-825-2001. Be careful when differentiating between Side A’s and Side B’s baggage claims. Gates 1–29 and 100–129 use Side A, while gates 30–99 use Side B. Check the arrival/departure boards in the terminal for flight status, too! Other terminal meeting spots are the Disney Stores (Disney’s EarPort and the Magic of Disney—see stars on map below) or an eatery. Be sure to exchange cell phone numbers, too.

For more details on the Orlando International Airport, call 407-825-2001 or visit http:// www.orlandoairports.net. Page travelers at 407-825-2000.

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Aer Lingus, AeroGal, Aero Mexico, airberlin, Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Azul, Caribbean, Copa, Eastern, Frontier, Icelandair, JetBlue,  Magni, Miami Air, Norewegian, SunWing, and West Jet use Airside 1 (gates 1–29); American Airlines, Silver Airways, Spirit, and United use Airside 3 (gates 30–59); Air Canada/Rouge, BahamasAir, British Airways, Delta, Emirates,  LAN, Lufthansa, Sun Country, TAM, Thomas Cook, Virgin Atlantic, and Volaris use Airside 4 (gates 70-99); and   Southwest and Virgin America use Airside 2 (gates 100–129).