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.
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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.
Frustrations grow at South Florida airports as cancellations, delays continue amid government shutdown
With the government shutdown still ongoing, thousands of flights were cancelled this weekend nationwide, including at South Florida’s airports, and even more are being canceled Monday.
Travelers at FLL and MIA experience hundreds of delays, dozens of cancellations
Travelers at the international airports in Fort Lauderdale and Miami experienced hundreds of delays and dozens of cancellations on Saturday.
‘Going to be chaos’: Passengers worry about FAA reducing flights to MIA, FLL during shutdown
On Day 36 of the government shutdown -- now the longest in U.S. history, frustrations are mounting and travelers continue to feel the fallout.
Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay remains closed to commercial flights, open for Hurricane Melissa relief
Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica, was set to reopen to relief flights on Thursday, but not to commercial flights yet, so many tourists and Jamaicans were disappointed to have to turn back.
Tourists hunker down in Jamaican hotels during Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa turned tourists’ relaxing Caribbean getaway into a nightmare where the sound of the wind reminded them of scary “ghost stories” on Tuesday in Jamaica.
Norwegian Cruise Line confirms passenger fell overboard en route from Portugal to Miami
A passenger fell overboard from the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Norwegian Jewel on Monday while it was traveling from Ponta Delgada, Portugal, to Miami, the cruise line confirmed Wednesday.
Fort Lauderdale pilot under investigation over plane mystery
A 24-year-old pilot from Fort Lauderdale was under investigation after abandoning a 1972 Cessna Skyhawk on Tuesday in Naples.
No charges will be filed against mother whose daughter fell off Disney cruise ship
A mother will not face criminal charges after her 5-year-old daughter fell off Disney’s Dream cruise ship over the summer as it was traveling in international waters, the Broward County State Attorney’s Office confirmed this week.