Bartow air traffic controller academy will work towards filling nationwide vacancies
The D.C. plane crash this week highlighted the desperate need for more air traffic controllers across the country. In Polk County, a new control tower operator academy is working towards fixing that shortfall.
The D.C. plane crash this week highlighted the desperate need for more air traffic controllers across the country. In Polk County, a new control tower operator academy is working towards fixing that shortfall.
Pilot of American Airlines jet that crashed in Washington DC had Florida ties
One of the pilots of the passenger jet involved in a mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. was a native of New York but grew up in Florida, where he learned to fly planes, according to records and statements from those who knew him.
One of the pilots of the passenger jet involved in a mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. was a native of New York but grew up in Florida, where he learned to fly planes, according to records and statements from those who knew him.
Air traffic control audio in DC plane crash captures moments around collision
Air traffic control audio from a plane crash near Ronald Reagan National Airport sheds light on the moments before and after the collision.
Air traffic control audio from a plane crash near Ronald Reagan National Airport sheds light on the moments before and after the collision.
What is home swapping? Here's why more vacationers are doing it
There’s a growing number of Americans choosing to swap houses on vacation instead of booking hotels or a short-term rental property, including a St. Petersburg woman who says it’s one of the best ways for her to travel the world.
There’s a growing number of Americans choosing to swap houses on vacation instead of booking hotels or a short-term rental property, including a St. Petersburg woman who says it’s one of the best ways for her to travel the world.
Frontier and Spirit: Budget airline merger back on the table
Frontier Airlines is making a second attempt to merge with Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in November amid financial struggles.
Frontier Airlines is making a second attempt to merge with Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in November amid financial struggles.
Watch: British Airways plane struck by lightning in Sao Paulo
A British Airways plane was struck by lightning during a storm at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport on January 24, delaying its takeoff to London Heathrow by several hours.
A British Airways plane was struck by lightning during a storm at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport on January 24, delaying its takeoff to London Heathrow by several hours.
Spirit Airlines no longer allowing passengers with inappropriate clothing or tattoos to fly
Leave your see-through shirt at home: The update, which became effective on Jan. 22, says a passenger can be denied boarding or removed from a flight because of their clothing or offensive tattoos.
Leave your see-through shirt at home: The update, which became effective on Jan. 22, says a passenger can be denied boarding or removed from a flight because of their clothing or offensive tattoos.
Disney Cruise Line raises gratuity rates in 2025 – here’s what to know
Disney Cruise Line has increased its recommended gratuity rates. Here's what to know.
Disney Cruise Line has increased its recommended gratuity rates. Here's what to know.
Winter storm impacting dozens of flights at TPA. Here's what travelers need to know
With a winter storm moving through the southeastern U.S., even impacting Florida, weather conditions are having an effect on some flights into and out of Tampa International Airport.
With a winter storm moving through the southeastern U.S., even impacting Florida, weather conditions are having an effect on some flights into and out of Tampa International Airport.
Southwest pilot of Chicago-bound flight arrested for allegedly being intoxicated
The pilot for a Chicago-bound flight was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with DUI.
The pilot for a Chicago-bound flight was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with DUI.
TSA sees slight drop in number of guns found at airport checkpoints: 'Starting to turn a corner'
Airport security agents are seeing good signs in the effort to remind passengers not to bring guns through security checkpoints.
Airport security agents are seeing good signs in the effort to remind passengers not to bring guns through security checkpoints.
Everyday behaviors by flight passengers that are red flags for TSA and might get you held up at the airport
Don't make these mistakes if you want your experience with airport security to go smoothly.
Don't make these mistakes if you want your experience with airport security to go smoothly.
Real ID deadline is finally coming this year: What to know
The Real ID requirement for U.S. air travel will start soon. Here’s what to know and how to apply.
The Real ID requirement for U.S. air travel will start soon. Here’s what to know and how to apply.
New rules: What you could be owed if your flight is delayed by winter weather
These requirements would call for airlines to reimburse air travelers if their flights are impacted by winter weather and other circumstances. Here's what you need to know.
These requirements would call for airlines to reimburse air travelers if their flights are impacted by winter weather and other circumstances. Here's what you need to know.
These airlines were on time the most in 2024, flight data shows
Here are the airlines and airports that had the best record for punctuality in 2024.
Here are the airlines and airports that had the best record for punctuality in 2024.
Video: Plane wing catches fire during terrifying landing
A passenger captured the terrifying moments a flight in Canada had a crash landing recently.
A passenger captured the terrifying moments a flight in Canada had a crash landing recently.
Yes, food and drinks taste different on a plane and there's a reason
The dehydrating nature of airplane cabins means food won't taste right.
The dehydrating nature of airplane cabins means food won't taste right.
United bans man from flight after he allegedly urinates on passenger: ‘Soaked from his stomach down’
A man was allegedly urinated on during a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to the Philippines on Dec. 27, 2024.
A man was allegedly urinated on during a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to the Philippines on Dec. 27, 2024.
DOT issues first-ever fine for chronically delayed flights
The federal government has fined one of the nation's largest airlines $2 million for chronic flight delays. It's the first-ever fine issued to an airline for chronic delays.
The federal government has fined one of the nation's largest airlines $2 million for chronic flight delays. It's the first-ever fine issued to an airline for chronic delays.
Fumes in cockpit forces Hawaiian-bound flight to return to Seattle
A Hawaiian-bound flight was forced to turn around to Seattle after reports of fumes coming out of the cockpit shortly after taking off.
A Hawaiian-bound flight was forced to turn around to Seattle after reports of fumes coming out of the cockpit shortly after taking off.