After terminating service in March of 2008, Martinair returned to the Orlando International Airport on October 15, 2009. Operations began with three non stop flights per week from Orlando to Amsterdam’s Airport Schiphol.The first flight was greeted with a water salute  given by airport firefighters.

In keeping with a 39 year tradition, 12 Red Cross families were on board with a total of 27 children, many of whom have never flown before. The group was part  of a joint effort from Red Cross International and the local Central Florida chapter for families experiencing a severe chronic illness.
 

Martinair returning to Orlando is good news for Central Florida, with potential for a $54 million annual impact on the region.

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