2022 holiday travel season: What to expect on the roads and in the air

AAA's latest end-of-year holiday travel forecast predicts 112 million Americans will take a trip by air, land, or sea for the holidays, including 6.3 million Floridians.  

Flu, COVID-19 cases rise as Floridians plan for the holidays

A Florida doctor said he is seeing a lot of flu cases, COVID-19 cases, and RSV cases which are more common in kids. All of this while so many people are getting ready to travel. He offers some advice on how to prepare for those holiday gatherings.

Massive wave kills US passenger, injures 4 others on Antarctic Viking cruise

The 62-year-old woman was hit by broken glass when the wave broke cabin windows during a storm, authorities said. Viking called it a “rogue wave incident.”

TSA confiscates record number of guns from Tampa International Airport this year

There’s one record TSA says was broken this year at Tampa International Airport, and it’s not one they wanted to see. "We have found a total of 116 firearms. This is obviously a record-breaking number."

I-4, U.S. 1 in Florida Keys among most dangerous roads in America, report says

Car crashes can occur on any street, road, or highway in the U.S., but some are statistically more dangerous than others. According to AAA, that includes I-4 and U.S. 1 in Florida.

Frontier Airlines disconnects customer service phone line

If you need to speak with a customer service representative, you’ll have to do so solely through digital means now.

Worst US airports for flight delays

A handful of airports in the U.S. consistently rack up the most flight delays year round. FOX Weather analyzed recent flight data. 

Nearly three million Floridians traveling for Thanksgiving holiday, AAA reports

The holiday travel season is upon us and AAA Florida expects this to be the second-busiest Thanksgiving on record, with nearly three million Floridians traveling this weekend.

Thanksgiving travel rush is back with millions hitting the roads

Those traveling ahead of Thanksgiving will be out in full force, clogging highways and interstates to get to their holiday destination.

Live cat found inside checked bag at JFK Airport

A TSA officer at JFK Airport in New York City was shocked to find an orange cat inside a checked bag.

Gas station chain Sheetz dropping prices to $1.99 for Thanksgiving week

Drivers can take advantage of the discount at the pump until Nov. 28, but Sheetz says the offer only applies to Unleaded 88 gas.

FAA expects Tuesday before Thanksgiving to be busiest travel day

Tampa International Airport was bustling early Tuesday morning as this year, people were extra eager to get to their Thanksgiving destinations. 

What are the worst airports to fly into during winter? Florida's airports rank high despite lack of snow

Florida may be known as the Sunshine State, but despite its lack of winter weather, several of the state's airports rank ahead of many other cities when it comes to delays and cancellations.

St. Pete community gets close-up look at Tampa International Airport's new Airside D plans

Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida, and with Florida seeing record-breaking numbers in 2022, Tampa International Airport is building plans to keep up with the growth.

These are the busiest days to fly during the winter holidays

Most weeks of the year, Fridays are the busiest days to fly, and Tuesdays are the least busy. But during the holidays, that trend doesn’t necessarily hold true. Here’s a breakdown of the best and worst days to fly during the winter holidays, and how you can strategize schedules to avoid crowds and save money.

Feds find cocaine hidden in traveler's wheelchair at JFK

A traveler arriving at JFK Airport from Punta Cana was caught smuggling cocaine hidden inside her wheelchair, federal authorities said.