FAA seeks biggest fines yet against 2 unruly passengers
The FAA said it proposed a civil penalty of $81,950 against a passenger who struck a flight attendant on the head, and a $77,272 fine against a woman who tried to open a cabin door during a flight.
The FAA said it proposed a civil penalty of $81,950 against a passenger who struck a flight attendant on the head, and a $77,272 fine against a woman who tried to open a cabin door during a flight.
Lawmakers propose putting violent passengers on a no-fly list for life
U.S. lawmakers are proposing a new bill that could potentially ban a convicted violent passenger from flying for life.
U.S. lawmakers are proposing a new bill that could potentially ban a convicted violent passenger from flying for life.
Spirit passenger in need of emergency surgery finally heads to Houston after spending days at TPA
A Spirit Airlines passenger in need of emergency surgery was in a race against time. She had been stranded at Tampa International Airport for days after her flight to Houston was re-routed over the weekend. Finally, she is heading to Texas for her 12-hour surgery.
A Spirit Airlines passenger in need of emergency surgery was in a race against time. She had been stranded at Tampa International Airport for days after her flight to Houston was re-routed over the weekend. Finally, she is heading to Texas for her 12-hour surgery.
Carnival Cruise Line reports best-ever booking week after CDC drops COVID cruise ship warning
Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.
Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.
Mass flight cancellations leave passengers at Tampa International Airport stranded for days
Many passengers were left stranded at Tampa International Airport after mass cancellations over the weekend.
Many passengers were left stranded at Tampa International Airport after mass cancellations over the weekend.
Southwest passenger arrested for masturbating 4 times during flight
A man on a Southwest Airlines flight faces federal charges after allegedly masturbating at least four times during the flight.
A man on a Southwest Airlines flight faces federal charges after allegedly masturbating at least four times during the flight.
TSA announces new gender-neutral screening changes at airport security checkpoints
New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.
New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.
DeSantis: Florida suing Biden administration over federal mask mandate on planes, public transportation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody announced that the state would be filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration over the CDC's mask mandate on airplanes and public transportation.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody announced that the state would be filing a lawsuit against the Biden administration over the CDC's mask mandate on airplanes and public transportation.
Travel warning issued for Tijuana, Baja California
The warning also says US citizens have been victims of kidnappings.
The warning also says US citizens have been victims of kidnappings.
Airline CEOs, travel groups urge White House to lift mask rules on flights
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
The CEOs of Delta, American and United Airlines, and others are urging the White House to end a federal mask mandate on airplanes, along with international pre-departure testing requirements.
Boeing 737-800 crash in China: Is the aircraft safe?
There are still many unanswered questions after a Boeing 737-800 suddenly plunged Monday, likely killing all on board. The aircraft is part of Boeing's Next Generation (NG) series and the predecessor to the company's beleaguered 737 MAX model, which was grounded worldwide in 2019 after two fatal crashes.
There are still many unanswered questions after a Boeing 737-800 suddenly plunged Monday, likely killing all on board. The aircraft is part of Boeing's Next Generation (NG) series and the predecessor to the company's beleaguered 737 MAX model, which was grounded worldwide in 2019 after two fatal crashes.
JetBlue passengers stranded on tarmac after airport crew leaves for the night
The JetBlue flight landed at the airport, only to end up sitting on the tarmac because staff on the ground left for the night and no one could operate the jet bridge. "The pilot said, 'I have something embarrassing to tell you guys — there is nobody to get you off the flight.'"
The JetBlue flight landed at the airport, only to end up sitting on the tarmac because staff on the ground left for the night and no one could operate the jet bridge. "The pilot said, 'I have something embarrassing to tell you guys — there is nobody to get you off the flight.'"
American Airlines to resume alcohol sales on certain flights in April
American Airlines paused the sale of alcohol on flights when the COVID-19 pandemic began and will "slowly reintroduce its buy-on-board" program in April.
American Airlines paused the sale of alcohol on flights when the COVID-19 pandemic began and will "slowly reintroduce its buy-on-board" program in April.
Schitt’s Creek-themed cruise to set sail from Florida
"Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3.
"Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3.
Royal Caribbean debuts world's largest cruise ship as COVID-19 restrictions ease
Royal Caribbean’s new Wonder of the Seas ship makes 1st sail from Florida
Royal Caribbean’s new Wonder of the Seas ship makes 1st sail from Florida
Experts predict airfare hikes into summer due to fuel costs
Jet fuel prices are already up over 57% from last year. And with the current crisis in Ukraine and crude oil trading at over $100 a barrel, there are expectations that those prices could go up even more.
Jet fuel prices are already up over 57% from last year. And with the current crisis in Ukraine and crude oil trading at over $100 a barrel, there are expectations that those prices could go up even more.
Disney cruises to make masks optional for everyone
This applies to most indoor locations on the ship.
This applies to most indoor locations on the ship.
Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, CEO says
Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Airbnb has suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus. The company is also offering free, temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.
Planning a summer trip? Book your rental car now, experts say
Rental cars will be expensive and hard to find, according to travel experts. But here are some suggestions on how to save money on rental cars this year.
Rental cars will be expensive and hard to find, according to travel experts. But here are some suggestions on how to save money on rental cars this year.
Pinellas County adds new beach trolley service during spring break
Tampa Bay is preparing for spring break crowds, with businesses hiring more staff and Pinellas County adding a new trolley service to the beach.
Tampa Bay is preparing for spring break crowds, with businesses hiring more staff and Pinellas County adding a new trolley service to the beach.