ORLANDO, Fla. — A big boost from tourism is expected at Orlando International Airport.
Foreign travelers will be flocking to Florida once again.
>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<
The U.S. has now dropped the pandemic travel ban.
Four international flights are set to land at the airport on Monday, which few would have predicted would stay in place for 20 months.
READ: Coronavirus: US opens doors to fully vaccinated international travelers
International travelers will need to show proof of vaccination and a recent negative COVID-19 test.
READ: Orange County has reached COVID-19 herd immunity, health officials say
It’s an important step forward for economic recovery.
Airport officials said the reopening will make for full flights and long lines.
READ: Orange County schools to offer COVID-19 vaccines for children this week
Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.