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FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT


JetBlue said it would give up as many as five gates at FLL in billion dollar Spirit Airlines deal

JetBlue Airways said Monday it has reached agreement to turn over Spirit Airlines’ operations at airports in Boston and Newark, New Jersey, as JetBlue ramps up its effort to win regulatory or court approval to buy Spirit.

Judge asks if poverty qualifies for Biden policy letting migrants from 4 countries into US

A federal judge is questioning whether living in poverty would be enough to qualify someone for a key immigration policy from President Joe Biden.

In court documents, JetBlue says it could raise fares on some routes after buying Spirit Airlines

JetBlue says in court filings that it could raise fares on some routes by up to 40% if it succeeds in buying Spirit Airlines.

Biden policy allowing migrants from 4 countries into the US is praised, criticized at Texas trial

A key portion of President Joe Biden’s immigration policy that grants parole to thousands of people from Central America and the Caribbean is being debated in a Texas federal courtroom.

Lost and found items at FLL help shelter pets

After a two-year hiatus, a two-headed western rat snake is back at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas.

Family members continue search for missing South Florida pilot who took off from FLL

Family members of Pervez Khan are now planning their own mission to find the missing pilot after he took off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this past weekend and never returned.

Lost and found items at FLL get new lease on life

Unclaimed lost and found items create bedding and play toys for shelter pets at Broward County Animal Care.

Part of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport terminal evacuated due to suspicious bag

A heavy police presence responded to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport late Sunday morning.

‘The worst experience’: Norway-bound passengers stranded for days at FLL

A minor crash on the runway at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport led passengers on a Norway-bound flight to be stranded at the airport for three days.

Cars stalled on major roadways amid flooding in Broward

Officials with the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for southern Broward County as a strong storm moved through Thursday evening.

Spirit flight returns to Fort Lauderdale after crew reports possible engine issue

A Spirit Airlines flight bound for the U.S. Virgin Islands made a sudden return to South Florida on Saturday.

Seaplane skids off runway at Fort Lauderdale airport

A seaplane skidded into the grass off of a runway at FLL on Thursday.

FAA: Flight to FLL diverted due to ‘passenger disturbance’ involving Delta employee

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident that led to a flight being diverted from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Wednesday.

Major delays at FLL because of a boat not a plane

A driver was apparently picking up someone at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, when his luxury fishing boat suddenly got stuck.

BSO detectives search for missing 67-year-old woman last seen at FLL

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help in locating a 67-year-old woman who last seen at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

South Florida-based Spirit Airlines celebrates 3 decades at FLL

A South Florida airline celebrated a major milestone, as Spirit Airlines marked its 30th anniversary at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Police: Man behind false FLL airport bomb threat reveals motive

A 29-year-old man told deputies that he had called in a bomb threat at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport because he wanted law enforcement to detain him, according to a police report released on Thursday afternoon.

‘I thought something exploded’: Sky 10 pilot describes ‘freak’ bird strike, avoiding disaster

A bird collided with Local 10 News’ helicopter Wednesday afternoon over Broward County, breaking the cockpit window.

‘New friends’: 6 strangers pack car, bond over long drive after flight to Fort Lauderdale cancelled

A group of strangers pulled together during a time of adversity as they tried to fly to South Florida.

10 eARTh Day Art Contest finalists exhibit works at Fort Lauderdale airport

WPLG-TV Local 10 for eARTh Day Art Contest

‘We feel like nobody cares’: Floods force residents of Fort Lauderdale neighborhood to start over

Piles of debris could be seen outside of nearly every home in Fort Lauderdale’s Edgewood neighborhood Tuesday, as cleanup continued from historic floods.

Ground stop causes delays at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Travelers are dealing with flight delays at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport following a ground stop that was put into effect on Monday afternoon.

This Week in South Florida: Lamar Fisher

Some of the most stunning images to surface over the past week as floodwaters continued to rise came from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Flooded streets causing major concern for Hollywood residents, mobile homeowners

The day after torrential rainfall slammed cities across Broward County, residents in Hollywood continued to deal with inundated neighborhoods Thursday.

Rescues continue in inundated Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods

The day after torrential rainfall slammed cities across Broward County, residents in Fort Lauderdale continued to deal with inundated neighborhoods Thursday.

Weather Worries Continue: What’s open, closed in South Florida

Flooding remains a big issue Thursday in Broward County. Here’s what’s open and closed.

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport reopens at 9 a.m, Friday

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will remain closed until at least 5 a.m. Friday due to severe flooding.

Baggage claim area at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport temporarily evacuated

An unattended bag led to quite a scare at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday night.

13-year-old burn victim arrives in Fort Lauderdale after 3 brothers die in house fire in Jamaica

After undergoing more than two dozen surgeries in the U.S., a 13-year-old burn victim is now beginning her road to recovery in South Florida to return back home to Jamaica.

Southwest Airlines flight fills up with smoke, some oxygen masks fail to drop, witnesses say

After hugging her husband on Monday at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Jenny Gonzalez said that she panicked when she felt like she couldn’t breathe during a Southwest Airlines flight.

BSO: ‘They missed a whole bomb in my bag,’ woman says at FLL, landing her in jail

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested an Ohio woman Tuesday after they accused her of making a bogus bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Broward transit bus found after being stolen near Fort Lauderdale airport

Detectives have found a Broward County transit bus after it was stolen last week near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, authorities confirmed Tuesday.

BSO seeks man suspected of carjacking bus after deputies open fire

At least one deputy from the Broward Sheriff’s Office was involved in a shooting Friday morning near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, authorities confirmed.

Fort Lauderdale airport getting first-ever flights to Israel; here’s when they start

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is set to get its first-ever nonstop flights to Israel later this year.

Man accused of stealing dozens of key fobs at Fort Lauderdale airport appears in court

A 31-year-old man accused of stealing stole dozens of key fobs from rental car companies at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport appeared in court Wednesday.

Man accused of stealing dozens of key fobs at Fort Lauderdale airport

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on accusations that he stole dozens of key fobs from rental car companies at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the Broward Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday.

Police: Man charged with murder for killing co-worker at Hollywood business

Hollywood police conducted a death investigation at a warehouse near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Wednesday morning.

BSO: Pedestrian killed after being struck by cargo train in Dania Beach

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway cargo train in Dania Beach on Monday.

Several flights delayed, crowds of passengers left waiting over IT outage at FLL

An IT outage created major headaches for travelers in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.

Southwest passengers in South Florida breathe sigh of relief after week of chaos

Southwest Airlines is returning to a relatively normal flight schedule as the focus shifts to making things right with what could be well more than a million passengers who missed family connections or flights home during the holidays, and many of whom are still missing luggage.

BSO fire truck catches fire near Fort Lauderdale airport

A Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue truck needed rescuing itself Friday morning.

Thanksgiving travel at local airports, how’s it going?

Thanksgiving fairly easy at airport travelers say.

JetBlue bid for Spirit wins support from 2 advisory firms

JetBlue's $3.8 billion bid to buy Spirit Airlines has been endorsed by two firms that advise major investors on how to vote.

Effort underway to save Dania Beach’s wild monkeys

Those who are catching a flight at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or boarding a cruise ship at Port Everglades have a pretty good chance of spotting the monkeys swinging in the trees or stealing your snacks.

Police: Woman stole $32K in jewelry, showed it off on TikTok after flying back to Colombia

A Colombian woman was arrested at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Wednesday after she was accused of stealing more than $32,000 worth of jewelry from a man she came to visit in Miami after the two had chatted online.

Deputies detain 2 after bogus bomb threat at FLL

Deputies detained two people after a bogus bomb threat on Friday night at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Spirit Airlines sets shareholder vote on sale to JetBlue

Spirit Airlines has scheduled a shareholder vote on JetBlue’s proposed $3.7 billion acquisition of Spirit for Oct. 19.

Spirit Airlines sets shareholder vote on sale to JetBlue

Spirit shareholders have a date for voting on the sale of their airline to JetBlue for about $3.7 billion.

Bicyclist struck by vehicle near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

A bicyclist was struck by a car Wednesday morning on Perimeter Road by Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

American Airlines earns $476 million on record revenue in 2Q

American Airlines is reporting a $476 million profit for the second quarter as summer travelers pack planes.

Fired Southwest flight attendant wins $5.1 million verdict

A former Southwest Airlines flight attendant has won a $5.1 million verdict against the airline and the union for its flight attendants.

Hectic holiday weekend full of delays, cancellations expected at MIA, FLL

Travelers are being encouraged to arrive early and find an alternative to parking at South Florida airports ahead of what’s expected to be a busy holiday weekend.

It’s a test, it’s only a test at FLL as they conduct active shooter training

The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport is conducting an active shooter drill using actors and volunteers to create realistic scenarios.

Taking a flight? Expect delays, cancellations this weekend, airport officials say

As heavy rainfall moves into South Florida ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone One, flights are being canceled and delayed throughout the weekend.

Southwest loses $278M in Q1 but sees profitable rest of 2022

Southwest Airlines is reporting a loss of $278 million in the first quarter but says it will be profitable the rest of 2022.

Storms disrupt flights out of Fort Lauderdale over the holiday weekend

Len Gengel said he boarded a JetBlue plane twice during failed attempts to fly out of Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport on Friday.

Spirit Airlines will talk to JetBlue about takeover bid

The fight for Spirit Airlines is heating up again.

JetBlue makes offer for Spirit Airlines, could spark bid war

JetBlue Airways is trying to buy Spirit Airlines and break up a plan for Spirit to merge with fellow budget airline Frontier.

Severe storms causing major issues for travelers trying to leave South Florida

The list of canceled or delayed flights was long all day Sunday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Southwest will add a fourth fare level to boost revenue

Southwest Airlines is adding a new, fourth fare category to try to boost revenue.

Spring breakers close Ocean Drive, MIA advises no more parking spaces in garages

Spring breakers are out in force in South Florida and police shut down Ocean Drive Friday night as crowds spilled onto the streets. MIA is advising travelers that there are no more spaces in its garages.

Driver killed in single-vehicle crash near airport in Broward County

A driver was killed early Monday morning in a crash in the southbound lanes of Federal Highway at Griffin Road, authorities confirmed.

Jamaican police officer charged with smuggling cocaine to South Florida inside her body

A South Florida grand jury has indicted a veteran police officer from Jamaica with importing cocaine into the United States with the intent to distribute it here

South Florida pets in need of homes being flown to shelters in northeast US

Dozens of dogs are preparing to fly out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

‘So embarrassing!’: Couple kicked off flight in Fort Lauderdale

A couple was recently kicked off Delta Flight 1582 out of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

BSO: Spirit Airlines employee arrested for stealing items out of luggage

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies say a Spirit airlines employee was taking personal items out of travelers' luggage at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Verizon and AT&T delay launching 5G near several airports, including Miami and Fort Lauderdale

CEOs from American, United, Delta and seven other major carriers warned of "significant" disruptions in the country's aviation system if the 5G rollout continued as planned.

Man, 25, arrested following Halloween night crash that killed passenger near Fort Lauderdale airport

A 25-year-old man was arrested Monday, months after causing a three-vehicle crash near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport that left one of his passengers dead, authorities said.

Dozens of flights canceled at airports in South Florida, thousands nationwide

While the number of fliers this holiday season was surpassing pre-pandemic levels, the flight cancelations continued on Monday at airports in South Florida.

Dozens of flights canceled in South Florida: More than 20 at FLL, at least 24 at MIA

Dozens of flights were canceled on Saturday at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and at Miami International Airport.

Fog has Thanksgiving travel rush already off to slow start

A foggy Monday morning at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has caused diversions and delays.

Pedestrian struck by car while crossing I-595 near airport

Pedestrian struck by car while crossing I-595 near airport

A man was critically injured Wednesday morning after being struck by a car while crossing the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 in Broward County, authorities confirmed.

Animal advocates move 54 dogs from overcrowded Miami-Dade shelter to Canada

Animal advocates move 54 dogs from overcrowded Miami-Dade shelter to Canada

Animal advocates took 54 dogs from an overcrowded shelter in Miami-Dade County to board a plane to Toronto, Canada on Wednesday at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

BSO deputies seek public’s help finding woman last seen at Fort Lauderdale airport in January

BSO deputies seek public’s help finding woman last seen at Fort Lauderdale airport in January

The Broward Sheriff’s Office released a missing person’s flyer this week for a 48-year-old woman who was last seen in January.

Passengers frustrated by canceled flights at Fort Lauderdale airport

Passengers frustrated by canceled flights at Fort Lauderdale airport

Passengers expressed their frustration Friday morning at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport as several of their flights were canceled overnight.

Fort Lauderdale airport hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony on 20th anniversary of deadly attacks

Fort Lauderdale airport hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony on 20th anniversary of deadly attacks

The Broward County Aviation Department hosted a special 20th Anniversary Patriot Day to commemorate the anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks that took place on Sept. 11, 2001.

Outburst over mask on Fort Lauderdale flight caught on camera

Outburst over mask on Fort Lauderdale flight caught on camera

JetBlue says two passengers flying out of Fort Lauderdale have been banned after one went on a profanity-filled rant when they refused to comply with the federal mask mandate and were asked to leave the plane.

Woman made bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale airport when she wasn’t allowed to board, BSO says

Woman made bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale airport when she wasn’t allowed to board, BSO says

A 46-year-old woman threatened there was a bomb in her checked luggage when she was told she couldn’t board a flight at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport because of her late arrival at the gate, authorities say.

US averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day

US averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day

The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has crossed 100,000 new confirmed daily infections.

After passengers left ‘stranded,’ Spirit Airlines resumes somewhat normal operations

After passengers left ‘stranded,’ Spirit Airlines resumes somewhat normal operations

After days of cancelations, Spirit Airlines travelers arrived at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport hoping operations were finally back to normal. Thankfully, they were.

Hundreds more Spirit Airlines flights canceled as travel nightmare continues

Hundreds more Spirit Airlines flights canceled as travel nightmare continues

At least 303 Spirit Airlines flights are canceled as the travel nightmare also involving American Airlines presses into Wednesday.

Frustrations grow amid delays, cancelations for Spirit Airlines

Frustrations grow amid delays, cancelations for Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines travelers are dealing with another day of delays and cancelations, including at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, where many of them were forced to wait in long lines and even sleep at the airport while waiting to be rebooked.

Frustration at FLL: Spirit Airlines customers face nightmarish ‘operational challenges’

Frustration at FLL: Spirit Airlines customers face nightmarish ‘operational challenges’

Some Spirit Airlines customers spent Sunday night at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, as they were still facing delays and cancellations Monday

Major delays for Spirit Airlines flights at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Major delays for Spirit Airlines flights at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Passengers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport told Local 10 News' that pilots and flight attendants are on strike.

Man arrested for making false bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Man arrested for making false bomb threat at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Deputies took Rosen Wegal of Deerfield Beach into custody after he made a false bomb threat following an argument with an employee at the ticket counter, deputies said.

Buttigieg urges travelers to respect mask mandates on planes

Buttigieg urges travelers to respect mask mandates on planes

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is urging travelers to respect flight attendants and other crew members who enforce federal mask mandates amid an increase in unruly passenger behavior.

Big travel weekend will feel like old times

Big travel weekend will feel like old times

This Memorial Day holiday weekend, Miami International Airport is expected to hit pre-pandemic passenger numbers. The flurry of activity tells the story.

These 2 Florida airports are the cheapest to fly out of in the US

These 2 Florida airports are the cheapest to fly out of in the US

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the second cheapest airport to fly out of in the United States. Following close third is Orlando International Airport (MCO).

US aid lifts Southwest to Q1 profit, American loses $1.25B

US aid lifts Southwest to Q1 profit, American loses $1.25B

The long pandemic nightmare for airlines seems to be easing.

US airline bailout helps Southwest post $116 million profit

US airline bailout helps Southwest post $116 million profit

With help from Washington, Southwest Airlines is the first major U.S. airline to report a profit since the pandemic started.

Man threatened to blow up plane during delay at FLL, cops say

Man threatened to blow up plane during delay at FLL, cops say

Police say that while 21-year-old Julius Barnes was seated on his Spirit flight, he got frustrated that the plane wouldn’t take off and threatened to blow it up.

Storms disrupt flights at FLL causing long lines of frustrated travelers

Storms disrupt flights at FLL causing long lines of frustrated travelers

Shannon Andino is among the many people who have been waiting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport since storms on Sunday prompted airlines to cancel flights.

Fort Lauderdale airport reopens after ‘suspicious wires’ probe causes delays, traffic

Fort Lauderdale airport reopens after ‘suspicious wires’ probe causes delays, traffic

“Operations at FLL are gradually returning to normal following an earlier security incident outside of Terminals 2 and 3,” the airport said shortly after 7 a.m. Thursday.

Amid tax revenue losses, Broward leaders rely on property value increase, hope for aid from state, feds

Amid tax revenue losses, Broward leaders rely on property value increase, hope for aid from state, feds

Broward County leaders met on Tuesday for a budget workshop and released some details about the state of the tourist-centric economy during the coronavirus pandemic. This is a slide shown during a Broward County budget workshop on Tuesday. (Broward County)There are still projects in the works in Broward County, including the construction of a new airport terminal, a convention center, and transportation improvements. Broward County Vice Mayor Michael Udine thinks residential prices are going to shoot up even higher because of the supply-demand imbalance. This is one of the slides used during the Broward County commissioners' budget workshop on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale.

‘Friendly’ wild vervet monkey colony grows to 40 in Dania Beach, researcher says

‘Friendly’ wild vervet monkey colony grows to 40 in Dania Beach, researcher says

DANIA BEACH, Fla. – A colony of African vervet monkeys has lived in Dania Beach, near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, for decades, but more people have been noticing them lately. Missy Williams, of the Dania Beach Vervet Project, was able to create a sanctuary for the colony of 40 monkeys near the Park N’ Go, an off-airport parking operator. Williams, a Florida Atlantic University researcher, has named them all and she has a database with files for each of the monkeys. And unlike different species of monkeys in northern Florida, the vervet monkeys do not carry herpes in their saliva, urine, or feces, Williams said. Feeding wild primates is prohibited by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and harassing them is also not allowed.

Pilot forced to land single-engine Cessna on Broward beach

Pilot forced to land single-engine Cessna on Broward beach

DANIA BEACH, Fla. – The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a pilot made a forced landing Tuesday afternoon on a beach in Broward County. The single-engine Cessna 172 took off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport at 2:03 p.m. and landed on the sand 10 minutes later in Dania Beach. Small plane lands on Dania Beach Dec. 29, 2020. Records show the plane is registered to Andros Marketing LLC, which is based in Dania Beach. Pilot lands on the beach in BrowardClick here to receive breaking news alerts from Local10.com.

Last minute travelers head to South Florida airports despite health official warnings to stay home

Last minute travelers head to South Florida airports despite health official warnings to stay home

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – It was quieter at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport early Christmas morning than it had been the previous days. Last minute travelers filled the Spirit Airlines terminal, despite recommendations from health officials for Americans to stay home due to COVID-19. Frank Evans flew to Fort Lauderdale from Seattle. According to the Transportation Security Administration, more than 5 million people passed through the nation’s airport security checkpoints between Friday and Tuesday. The busiest day at area airports is expected to be people flying in and out of South Florida on Jan. 2., just after New Year’s.

FLL buzzes with Christmas travelers willing to face COVID-19 risks

FLL buzzes with Christmas travelers willing to face COVID-19 risks

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Despite warnings from health officials asking Americans to avoid traveling during the coronavirus pandemic, it was a busy Thursday night before Christmas Day at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Most air travelers said they are aware of the risks during the pandemic, but the need to be with their families over the holidays outweighs the fear. The gravity of the coronavirus pandemic prompted a father to travel with his children to see his mother after she said she was missing her grandchildren. Nahomie Henrie was at FLL late Thursday night on her way to Texas to see family. Matt Cieson arrived at FLL from London on Thursday night on his way to Alabama.

Travelers take to the sky for Christmas against experts’ advice

Travelers take to the sky for Christmas against experts’ advice

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – It’s not quite as busy as a typical Christmas Eve at the airport, still, many people are finding ways to rationalize travel despite health experts’ advice against it. At Miami International Airport, about 54,000 passengers were expected to travel Thursday, compared to 126,000 on Christmas Eve last year. One traveler dressed her two chihuahuas in Santa outfits before heading out to Chicago from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this morning. Here are statistics from @iflymia and @FLLFlyer on Christmas Eve travel during the #coronavirus pandemic. The PCR test, which is more accurate, costs $106, and the result is available in about 48 hours.

Despite warnings from health experts and new COVID-19 strain, high volume of travelers expected at South Florida’s major airports

Despite warnings from health experts and new COVID-19 strain, high volume of travelers expected at South Florida’s major airports

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Travelers are flying in and out of South Florida’s airports, trying to spend time with family for the holidays. This is despite repeated warnings from health leaders about a spike in the spread of COVID-19 cases, and amid talks of another curfew in Broward County. 1.1 million travelers are expected at Miami International Airport between now and Jan. 6. Further north at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, around 940,000 people are expected through Jan. 3. While those numbers seem high, it represents less than half the amount of travelers from a year ago.

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