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Orlando International Airport gives update on Terminal C opening

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando International Airport is getting ready for one of its biggest moves yet.

Watch: OIA awarded $50M in federal funds to enhance Terminal C

Channel 9 will get a sneak peek inside as workers put the finishing touches on OIA’s new Terminal C.

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Terminal C is set to open this month, and the expansion comes as travel continues to increase at the airport.

Photos: Orlando International Airport to give update on Terminal C opening

Officials said the $3 billion facility will offer new amenities and feature state-of-the-art technology.

Read: Orlando International Airport announces concessions offerings for new Terminal C

Some of the new features include facial recognition at the gates and automated screening lanes at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints.

Airport leaders said that to start, the new terminal will help serve an additional 10 to 12 million travelers a year.

Read: These airlines will move to OIA’s new Terminal C once it opens

Channel 9 has a crew working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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