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American Airlines flight aborts takeoff at MIA after business jet enters runway

An American Airlines flight to Bermuda aborted its takeoff after a business jet entered the same runway at Miami International Airport.

Helping Venezuela: Miami-Dade rescue teams set to deploy for earthquake relief

The U.S. Southern Command announced Saturday that it is sending additional military resources to Venezuela as part of the U.S. government’s ongoing earthquake relief mission, which was requested by the Venezuelan government and is being led by the U.S. State Department.

Helping Venezuela: U.S. Southern Command focuses on airport damage

The U.S. Southern Command reported U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard was already working to solve problems in Venezuela after the earthquakes.

Avianca to begin operating from Terminal 4 at FLL

Avianca announced it is relocating its operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4 as the airline continues to expand its presence in South Florida.

Alabama student vanishes while traveling with family in Japan

There is an ongoing search on Thursday for a 20-year-old college student from Alabama, who vanished on May 29 while vacationing with his family in Kyoto, Japan.

JetBlue growth at FLL gives Broward mayor hope after Spirit shutdown

Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen was excited about JetBlue’s expansion at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

JetBlue plans new Fort Lauderdale flights to Venezuela

JetBlue recently announced plans to offer direct flights to and from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, Venezuela.

Unattended bag temporarily causes disruptions at Miami International Airport

An unattended bag temporarily caused disruptions Monday morning at Miami International Airport, authorities confirmed.

Man accused of stealing luggage at Miami International Airport

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies recently arrested a 39-year-old man accused of stealing luggage at Miami International Airport.

Christian church moves to help former Spirit Airlines employees

Henry Fernandez, the senior pastor at The Faith Center, a Christian church in Sunrise, said he used to work as a flight attendant.

‘Forgotten’ former Spirit Airlines ramp agents in Broward ask public for help

Derecka Hackett, a mother of three, worked as a ramp agent for Spirit Airlines for more than four years.

Spirit Airlines sudden layoffs hurt cancer patients and careers

Earlier this year, Dante Taylor was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a highly treatable blood cancer of the lymphatic system.

Commissioner: Family Success Centers ready to help ex-Spirit Airlines employees living in Broward

Spirit Airlines reported laying off more than 4,850 employees in Florida, including 551 who worked at the Spirit Support Center in Dania Beach.

Dania Beach loses without Spirit Support Center open, vice mayor says

Spirit Airlines reported laying off more than 4,850 employees in Florida, including 551 who worked at the Spirit Support Center in Dania Beach.

Spirit Airlines reports over 4,850 job cuts in Florida

Spirit Airlines reported laying off 4,800 people in Florida, including 3,200 in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, according to the Dania Beach-based company’s official layoff notice to the state.

While still wearing Spirit Airlines uniforms, job seekers start asking for help

Jacqueline Bryce and Lauren Hernandez were still wearing their Spirit Airlines flight attendant uniforms when they arrived at a career center on Monday in Broward County.

Jobless former Spirit Airlines employees march in Dania Beach

Milagros De León and William Roman are among the more than 17,000 Spirit Airlines employees who were laid off.

Spirit Airlines asks guests not to go to FLL; JetBlue adds new FLL flights

Spirit Airlines asked guests not to go to the airport on Monday.

Spirit Airlines shutdown sparks federal response as passengers scramble for alternatives

The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is sending shockwaves through the travel industry, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and prompting a response from federal officials.

Spirit Airlines shutdown leaves passengers stranded at Fort Lauderdale airport

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was unusually quiet Saturday, especially in Terminal 4, once home to Spirit Airlines.

Report: Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations after bailout talks collapse

Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines is preparing to cease operations after failing to secure agreement from key bondholders and the U.S. government on a proposed bailout plan, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

How Flight AA3599 out of MIA made U.S.-Venezuela history and will encourage more family reunions

Capt. Ric Wilson waved the Venezuelan flag with the eight stars from the captain’s side window of a commercial Embraer E175 on Thursday morning at Miami International Airport.

Meet Miami airport’s newest ‘employees’: They’re AI holograms

Four AI-powered, holographic chatbots are now up and running at Miami International Airport.

Deputies arrest 3 Philadelphia women at Miami International Airport

Three women faced charges on Monday after deputies arrested them at Miami International Airport during a conflict with Frontier employees while they attempted to fly home to Philadelphia.

Long TSA lines remain at FLL as Trump proposes using ICE agents for airport security

Transportation Security Administration lines were once again stretching out the door at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s Terminal One on Sunday morning.

Traveling woes continue at South Florida airports amid spring break, partial government shutdown

Friday marks another busy day of travel at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.

Shutdown strains TSA workers, South Florida travelers amid spring break rush

Frustration is growing at South Florida airports as TSA agents miss paychecks during a partial government shutdown, while long lines and delays continue during the busy spring break travel season.

Spring break, weather and partial shutdown continue to cause chaos at South Florida airports

Travelers faced another morning of delays and long lines at South Florida airports on Tuesday as spring break crowds collided with weather-related cancellations and the partial government shutdown.

Airport security lines stretch on as partial government shutdown continues

The partial government shutdown continued to cause long lines at airports across the country Monday.

More than 150 people fall ill on Princess cruise ship that departed from Port Everglades

More than 150 passengers on a Princess cruise ship fell ill last week after a norovirus outbreak on board.

Long TSA lines remain at Fort Lauderdale airport due to partial government shutdown, spring break

Security lines at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport have been quite long this weekend.

Long TSA lines at Fort Lauderdale airport during busy travel time amid government shutdown

Long TSA lines at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Saturday as staffing issues linked to a partial government shutdown slowed security checkpoints.

Behind-the-scenes: Follow Fort Lauderdale police officers on spring break patrol

Fort Lauderdale Police Department Officer Carlos Guerra was patrolling the sandy beach on Thursday.

MIA unveils new sleep rooms for travelers needing rest between flights

If you’ve ever been stuck at the airport with hours to kill — or even an overnight delay — there’s now a new option at Miami International Airport.

War-related flight disruptions continue; U.S. evacuees say travelers need more help

As the U.S., Israel, and Iran continued strikes on Friday, the U.S. government had a team working on repatriation flights, but some travelers returning from the Middle East said more needed to be done.

Miami Beach aims to attract health-conscious tourists during spring break, warns against reckless partying

The reckless parties are a thing of the past in South Beach. That is the message of the city’s official spring break marketing campaign, which aims to attract more health-conscious tourists.

Delays linger in South Florida from major Northeast snowstorm

A severe snowstorm in the Northeast caused near-hurricane-force winds, power outages and whiteout conditions ― and flight cancellations and delays rippling down to South Florida.

Hundreds of flights canceled in South Florida, thousands nationwide

Hundreds of flights were canceled on Monday in South Florida, as a cold front hit several states in the U.S.

Several tourists arrested at PortMiami before ‘world’s biggest gay festival at sea’

Instead of having fun during the parties that Atlantis Events marketed as the sold-out “world’s biggest gay festival at sea,” several tourists faced charges on Monday afternoon in Miami-Dade County.

Sunny South Florida can’t escape travel troubles caused by monster winter storm

The wave of cancellations continued Monday at Miami International Airport as a monster winter storm moving across the country caused chaos at many of the nation’s airports.

South Florida airports get hectic as winter storm looms across US

Before the winter weather chaos sets in, South Florida airports are seeing a surge of travelers, some escaping the cold and others flying into it.

Bomb ‘joke’ at Miami International Airport lands man in jail with felony charge, records show

An investigator assigned to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office’s Homeland Security Bureau didn’t think Eulalio Orama’s alleged joke was funny.

U.S. diplomats warn about reports of ‘threat of detention’ to U.S. citizens in Cuba

U.S. diplomats recently warned the public that the U.S. Embassy in Havana “is unable to address any issues” related to “forced departure” from Cuba.

Ground stop lifted for flights coming to Miami International Airport due to weather

The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted a ground stop for all incoming flights at Miami International Airport Wednesday.

Holland America cruise ship returns to Port Everglades following norovirus outbreak

A Holland America cruise ship that was on a 12-day voyage for New Year’s returned to Port Everglades last Friday after a norovirus outbreak occurred on the ship.

Flight cancellations following Maduro capture causes ‘absolute craziness’ at Miami International Airport

Several airlines canceled hundreds of flights across the country of Venezuela after the news of Nicolas Maduro’s capture on Saturday.

MIA reports delays, cancellations after US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Flight operations at Miami International Airport are being disrupted following the United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, authorities and airlines reported Saturday.

Woman, 77, falls from Holland America cruise ship near Cuba

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for a 77-year-old woman who they said fell from a Holland America cruise ship on New Year’s Day.

Travelers experience long ride-share pickup wait times at Fort Lauderdale airport

Monday is a peak travel day during the busy year-end season, and travelers’ wait times for ride-share pickups at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport were longer than usual.

Post-Christmas travel rush crowds South Florida airports

The post-Christmas travel rush is underway, with airports across the country expecting heavy crowds for the next week.

Here is what TSA wants fliers to know about traveling with Christmas food leftovers

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has some warnings for fliers planning to travel with Christmas food leftovers.

Final stretch of holiday travel brings heavy crowds to South Florida airports

Starting Saturday through New Year’s Day marks the final stretch of the holiday travel season.

FLL experiences power outage; flights continue despite delays

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport experienced a power outage early Sunday morning, affecting operations across the airport.

Florida teacher needs help after surviving lightning strike killing friend in Peru

A Florida teacher remained hospitalised on Friday in Peru after he survived a lightning strike that killed another man while hiking near Cusco.

Travelers head home to South Florida as airport crowds, traffic expected to peak

After spending Thanksgiving with loved ones, thousands of travelers are heading back to South Florida, with airport crowds expected to peak Sunday.

Winter weather to impact post-Thanksgiving travel in central and eastern U.S.

Winter Storm Bellamy was forecast to disrupt post-Thanksgiving travel on Saturday and Sunday.

Holiday travel surge hits Miami International Airport

The post-Thanksgiving travel rush was in full swing Friday morning, with Miami International Airport jam-packed as travelers made their way home after the holiday.

Thanksgiving-related travel kicks off with record highs expected

Thanksgiving is on Thursday, and this year officials expect more domestic travelers than usual.

Venezuela threatens airlines over flights suspensions; Democrats reassert congressional authority

With the support of House Democrats, Rep. Jim Himes introduced the War Powers Resolution, which aims to reassert congressional authority over boat strikes near Venezuela.

Holiday travel rush begins as families of children with special needs get extra help at MIA

With the busiest travel days of the year underway, a record 81.8 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home for Thanksgiving, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Traveling for Thanksgiving in Florida? Here’s what to expect

Thanksgiving is the season to enjoy quality time with friends and family, and share laughs and a delicious dinner. But flying to see your loved ones during this holiday period can be hard if not pre-planned.

‘Passengers deserve better’: Allegiant Air pilots picket at FLL over stalled union talks

Allegiant Air pilots picketed outside Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Tuesday “to demand a fair contract and an end to ongoing negotiation delays,” according to officials with their union, the Teamsters.

Miami International Airport braces for another record Thanksgiving rush

Thanksgiving is around the corner, but you wouldn’t know it from the palm trees outside Miami International Airport. The weather feels the same, the cafecito lines are still long and the only sign the holidays are coming is the slow-moving security line that wraps around the terminal.