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New REAL ID requirement at airports also applies to TSA PreCheck passengers
Read full article: New REAL ID requirement at airports also applies to TSA PreCheck passengersTransportation Security Administration agents warned that people who do not have a REAL ID, including TSA PreCheck passengers, will not be allowed to board their domestic flights starting May 7.
Norwegian Aqua christened at PortMiami as cruise line debuts newest ship
Read full article: Norwegian Aqua christened at PortMiami as cruise line debuts newest shipNorwegian Cruise Line christened its newest ship, the Norwegian Aqua, during a festive ceremony Sunday at PortMiami, marking the debut of the company’s first vessel in its innovative Prima Plus class.
MIA pedestrian bridge closed for upgrades to enhance travel experience
Read full article: MIA pedestrian bridge closed for upgrades to enhance travel experienceThe pedestrian bridge on the third level of the Flamingo Garage at Miami International Airport is temporarily closed as crews work on improvements to the moving walkway, airport officials confirmed in a post on X Thursday.
Miami Beach uses reality show parody to warn spring break tourists about long list of rules
Read full article: Miami Beach uses reality show parody to warn spring break tourists about long list of rulesMiami Beach launched a new marketing campaign to warn tourists in March that "the city is not interested in being a spring break party destination."
Rep. Gimenez seeks answers after US citizens affected by airport screenings amid diplomatic tensions
Read full article: Rep. Gimenez seeks answers after US citizens affected by airport screenings amid diplomatic tensionsU.S. citizens arriving from Colombia at Miami International Airport faced unexpected screenings, sparking frustration and scrutiny from lawmakers.
About 2,000 passengers at Miami International Airport affected by plane crash near DC
Read full article: About 2,000 passengers at Miami International Airport affected by plane crash near DCNumerous flights at Miami International Airport were canceled Thursday morning following a fatal plane and helicopter crash near Washington, D.C.
Deputies say men found in JetBlue plane’s landing gear compartment were from Dominican Republic
Read full article: Deputies say men found in JetBlue plane’s landing gear compartment were from Dominican RepublicDeputies confirmed Wednesday that the two men found dead earlier this year at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport were from the Dominican Republic.
WATCH: Video shows Miami-Dade firefighters battle blaze inside MIA parking garage
Read full article: WATCH: Video shows Miami-Dade firefighters battle blaze inside MIA parking garageA fire involving multiple vehicles broke out Wednesday in a parking garage near Miami International Airport, prompting closures and disruptions, officials said.
Winter storm disrupts holiday travel across US as millions hit the skies, roads
Read full article: Winter storm disrupts holiday travel across US as millions hit the skies, roadsA powerful winter storm is disrupting holiday travel across large swaths of the United States this Christmas Eve, blanketing states from Massachusetts to Wisconsin, Michigan, and New York in snow.
Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flights
Read full article: Heavy travel day off to a rough start after American Airlines briefly grounds all flightsAmerican Airlines flights were cleared to fly by regulators early Tuesday after a brief grounding due to systemwide technical issue.
MIA bottlenecks: Thanksgiving weekend crowds meet broken escalator
Read full article: MIA bottlenecks: Thanksgiving weekend crowds meet broken escalatorCrowds at Miami International Airport faced a Thanksgiving weekend snag when a broken escalator in Concourse E caused a bottleneck during a surge of international arrivals Sunday night.
TSA officers on Thanksgiving Day travel rush: Turkey and stuffing allowed at checkpoints
Read full article: TSA officers on Thanksgiving Day travel rush: Turkey and stuffing allowed at checkpointsTransportation Security Administration officers felt Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day travel rush in South Florida and reported that travelers are allowed to bring turkey and stuffing through checkpoints.
Holiday travelers face parking challenges at FLL
Read full article: Holiday travelers face parking challenges at FLLTravelers heading to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this holiday season should brace for potential parking challenges as garages fill up quickly amid a busy travel period.
Cruise passenger in Miami: Celine Dion’s Titanic song was playing when the ship tilted at sea during storm
Read full article: Cruise passenger in Miami: Celine Dion’s Titanic song was playing when the ship tilted at sea during stormA passenger who unboarded the Explorer of the Seas, a voyager-class Royal Caribbean cruise ship with a capacity for nearly 4,300 people, Sunday at PortMiami said Céline Dion’s theme song for The Titanic, “My Heart Will Go On,” was playing when suddenly everything started tilting, so he thought there were special effects.
Martin County Commission set to meet Tuesday to discuss future of Brightline station
Read full article: Martin County Commission set to meet Tuesday to discuss future of Brightline stationMartin County Commissioners are set to meet on Tuesday at 9 a.m. to discuss the future of a Brightline station on the Treasure Coast.
Hundreds of PortMiami workers could strike if contract talks fail
Read full article: Hundreds of PortMiami workers could strike if contract talks failHundreds of workers at PortMiami could go on strike if contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and management are not completed by the end of Monday.
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas sailing canceled for unplanned maintenance
Read full article: Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas sailing canceled for unplanned maintenanceThe "World's Largest Cruise Ship" will undergo unplanned maintenance, and travelers will receive a refund for their canceled sailing.
Passengers bought berths on a 3-year cruise. Months on, the ship is still stuck in Belfast
Read full article: Passengers bought berths on a 3-year cruise. Months on, the ship is still stuck in BelfastPassengers who bought cabins for a 3 1/2-year round-the-world cruise have been waiting months for the vessel to depart.
Cybersecurity firm takes responsibility for tech outage, warns about ‘malicious activity’
Read full article: Cybersecurity firm takes responsibility for tech outage, warns about ‘malicious activity’CrowdStrike’s software update to Microsoft computers impacted the operations of American Airlines, Delta, United, Spirit, and Allegiant on Friday at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
FAA works with airlines to recover from IT systems crash
Read full article: FAA works with airlines to recover from IT systems crashCrowdStrike’s software update to Microsoft computers impacted the operations of American Airlines, Delta, United, Spirit, and Allegiant on Friday at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Global tech outage causes disruptions in South Florida
Read full article: Global tech outage causes disruptions in South FloridaA worldwide technology outage affected airports around the world Friday, including in South Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that several airlines requested their assistance Friday morning with ground stops for their fleets until the issue was resolved.
Amid infrastructure woes, $600M approved for MIA fixes: ‘You will see a significant difference’
Read full article: Amid infrastructure woes, $600M approved for MIA fixes: ‘You will see a significant difference’Miami-Dade Commissioners took swift action Wednesday to address malfunctioning escalators and elevators at Miami International Airport.
Spirit Airlines pilot on flight to Fort Lauderdale instructs passengers to prepare for possible water landing
Read full article: Spirit Airlines pilot on flight to Fort Lauderdale instructs passengers to prepare for possible water landingPassengers onboard a Spirit Airlines flight Sunday from Montego Bay, Jamaica, to Fort Lauderdale were instructed by the crew to prepare for a possible water landing.
Fun on cruise ships: Royal Caribbean presents a train-inspired restaurant
Read full article: Fun on cruise ships: Royal Caribbean presents a train-inspired restaurantRoyal Caribbean presented The Royal Railway, a restaurant concept inspired by the turn-of-the-century rail journeys. The interior has LED screens dressed by window frames to enhance the illusion.
Shark attack survivor wants Bahamas to stop treating ‘apex predators’ like ‘pets’
Read full article: Shark attack survivor wants Bahamas to stop treating ‘apex predators’ like ‘pets’A patient who survived a shark attack in the Bahamas and his surgeons are set to talk to the public about his treatment on Thursday in West Palm Beach.
Why giant sequoias, redwoods are thriving in the United Kingdom
Read full article: Why giant sequoias, redwoods are thriving in the United KingdomThe sequoias and redwoods — which aren’t invasive — have still managed to grow and survive after being introduced and planted in the 1800s throughout the northern part of the region.
‘We were all on edge’: El Al plane takes off from Tel Aviv to Miami just before Iran’s attack
Read full article: ‘We were all on edge’: El Al plane takes off from Tel Aviv to Miami just before Iran’s attackYarden Ben-David said his cousin had dreamed of getting married since they were kids. The war in Gaza did not get in the way of his decision to travel to Israel to be with family. He celebrated her bachelorette on Wednesday in Hod HaSharon and her wedding on Friday at a kibbutz.
Construction of $50M new maintenance hangar begins at Miami International Airport
Read full article: Construction of $50M new maintenance hangar begins at Miami International AirportOn Wednesday morning, at Miami International Airport, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava celebrated a groundbreaking at the site of the new $50 million AAR maintenance hangar.
Miami International Airport deals with large crowds after weather-related delays
Read full article: Miami International Airport deals with large crowds after weather-related delaysThere were storms on Friday night and Saturday morning in Miami-Dade County. There was wintry weather on Sunday in New England and California. Flight cancellations and delays had travelers resting on the floor at Miami International Airport.
Mayor launches ‘I AM ❤ MIA’ campaign at Miami International Airport
Read full article: Mayor launches ‘I AM ❤ MIA’ campaign at Miami International AirportAmid a $1.7 billion plan to address neglect, a group of Miami-Dade County leaders wearing blue “I AM ❤ MIA” safety vests were at the Miami International Airport on Thursday.
Here’s why officials say parking problems could be a thing of the past at MIA
Read full article: Here’s why officials say parking problems could be a thing of the past at MIAMiami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava led a groundbreaking ceremony for a new innovative parking garage at Miami International Airport on Tuesday morning.
American Airlines launches non-stop service between MIA and Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas
Read full article: American Airlines launches non-stop service between MIA and Governor’s Harbour, BahamasAmerican Airlines will now be flying to a brand-new Caribbean destination from Miami International Airport.
Our producers switched jobs with folks from our sister stations and learned a lot about a new city
Read full article: Our producers switched jobs with folks from our sister stations and learned a lot about a new cityAt Graham Media Group, we pride ourselves on being innovative and having the ability to collaborate with anyone. That’s why we went producers from our station to a sister station in another city to learn to learn a thing or two, and teach a thing or two.
U.S. warns against travel to Jamaica over crime risks
Read full article: U.S. warns against travel to Jamaica over crime risksThe U.S. State Department warned Americans against travel to the Bahamas on Monday after gang violence resulted in 18 murders — even in broad daylight — just this year, in Nassau.
Universal promises new Orlando high-tech theme park with new hotel, 2 resorts
Read full article: Universal promises new Orlando high-tech theme park with new hotel, 2 resortsA new Universal park, envisioned as the Epic Universe, is set to open next year in Orlando with five themes — including two that will cater to “Harry Potter” and “Super Nintendo” fans.
U.S. warns against travel to the Bahamas over gang violence
Read full article: U.S. warns against travel to the Bahamas over gang violenceThe U.S. State Department warned Americans against travel to the Bahamas on Monday after gang violence resulted in 18 murders — even in broad daylight — just this year, in Nassau.
JetBlue informs Spirit ‘certain conditions’ of $3.8 billion buyout deal may not be met by deadline
Read full article: JetBlue informs Spirit ‘certain conditions’ of $3.8 billion buyout deal may not be met by deadlineJetBlue Airways warned Friday that it may end its bid to acquire low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines as soon as this weekend, sending Spirit shares tumbling.
A look at Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas: PortMiami is home to the world’s largest cruise ship
Read full article: A look at Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas: PortMiami is home to the world’s largest cruise shipRoyal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas — the biggest cruise ship in the world and the first water park at sea — was at PortMiami on Thursday. It has a capacity for 7,600 passengers.
WATCH: World’s largest cruise ship ‘Icon of the Seas’ pulls into PortMiami
Read full article: WATCH: World’s largest cruise ship ‘Icon of the Seas’ pulls into PortMiamiWednesday marked a big day for PortMiami as the one and only Icon of the Seas pulled into its new home port there for the very first time.
Few cancellations, some delays at South Florida airports on busy Christmas Eve
Read full article: Few cancellations, some delays at South Florida airports on busy Christmas EveAs travelers packed South Florida airports for what AAA is calling the busiest holiday season yet, some of their flights were delayed.
Gunman opens fire in a Prague university, killing 14 people in Czech Republic's worst mass shooting
Read full article: Gunman opens fire in a Prague university, killing 14 people in Czech Republic's worst mass shootingPrague’s police chief says a lone gunman opened fire in a university, killing at least 14 people and injuring 25 more.
Pair of systems likely to cause weather-related Christmas travel headaches
Read full article: Pair of systems likely to cause weather-related Christmas travel headachesA pair of systems are set to produce rain and snow in the central and western states ahead of Christmas Eve and affect the East Coast after Christmas.
Holiday travel weather: Storm drenches Florida and causes floods in South Carolina as it moves up East Coast
Read full article: Holiday travel weather: Storm drenches Florida and causes floods in South Carolina as it moves up East CoastA late-year storm has unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barrels up the East Coast.
Developing: Man appears in court after false alarm at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport
Read full article: Developing: Man appears in court after false alarm at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood AirportHours after deputies evacuated an area of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, a man appeared in Broward County court facing charges over a false airport threat.
TSA demonstrates proper way for FLL passengers to pack, travel with firearm
Read full article: TSA demonstrates proper way for FLL passengers to pack, travel with firearmTransportation Security Administration (TSA) officials at Fort Lauderdale Airport spent Friday morning demonstrating and describing how to properly travel with a firearm.
Plan ahead: Thanksgiving-related travel traffic is highest on Wednesday, Sunday, feds warn
Read full article: Plan ahead: Thanksgiving-related travel traffic is highest on Wednesday, Sunday, feds warnThanksgiving Day eve travel was going smoothly on Wednesday afternoon at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and at Miami International Airport.
Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depths
Read full article: Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depthsParticipants — who must be certified divers — draw the design of their pumpkins on the surface, then take them anywhere from 5 to 10 feet underwater to carve them.
Israel-Hamas conflict: Will guided tours of Holy Land be canceled or delayed?
Read full article: Israel-Hamas conflict: Will guided tours of Holy Land be canceled or delayed?Since the war between Israel and Hamas started on Oct. 7, it’s fair to wonder how those who have planned trips or tours in the region will be affected.
How remote desert town in Texas became such an arts Mecca
Read full article: How remote desert town in Texas became such an arts MeccaBack in 1971, Donald Judd was a renown artist who was already a success in New York City, but he pined for something that even an arts haven like the Big Apple couldn’t offer.
8 injured when JetBlue flight from Ecuador hits severe turbulence as it approaches Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: 8 injured when JetBlue flight from Ecuador hits severe turbulence as it approaches Fort LauderdaleA JetBlue flight from Ecuador to Fort Lauderdale hit extreme turbulence while landing in South Florida on Monday, injuring seven passengers and a crew member, the airline said in a statement.