Judge backs Norwegian cruises in 'vaccine passport' fight, says company can require proof of vaccination
A federal judge Sunday sided with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in a constitutional challenge to Florida’s ban on so-called “vaccine passports,” clearing the way for the company to require passengers to show documentation.
A federal judge Sunday sided with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in a constitutional challenge to Florida’s ban on so-called “vaccine passports,” clearing the way for the company to require passengers to show documentation.
As Spirit Airlines cancels more flights, know your rights as a passenger
Lines of passengers anxious to get home continued to form at Tampa International Airport’s Spirit counter Friday. While getting a refund isn't easy, there are things travelers can try to get their money back.
Lines of passengers anxious to get home continued to form at Tampa International Airport’s Spirit counter Friday. While getting a refund isn't easy, there are things travelers can try to get their money back.
Flight attendants concerned about uptick in unruly passengers
The FAA has received more than 3,715 reports of unruly passengers this past year between Jan. 1 and Aug.1 Of those, 2,729 were mask-related incidents. Overall, the FAA reports opening 628 investigations, the highest number on record.
The FAA has received more than 3,715 reports of unruly passengers this past year between Jan. 1 and Aug.1 Of those, 2,729 were mask-related incidents. Overall, the FAA reports opening 628 investigations, the highest number on record.
Spirit Airlines cancels flights Thursday across U.S., Tampa for fifth day in a row
Spirit Airlines entered its fifth consecutive day of widespread cancellations Thursday, including a handful in Tampa.
Spirit Airlines entered its fifth consecutive day of widespread cancellations Thursday, including a handful in Tampa.
TPA passengers of Spirit Airlines face fourth day of cancellations
The airline has canceled more than 1,000 flights and delayed several hundred since Sunday, including ones in and out of Tampa International Airport.
The airline has canceled more than 1,000 flights and delayed several hundred since Sunday, including ones in and out of Tampa International Airport.
Royal Caribbean's full fleet will set sail by 2022, cruise line says
Royal Caribbean has announced its complete lineup of ships will be sailing by next spring.
Royal Caribbean has announced its complete lineup of ships will be sailing by next spring.
JetBlue not departing New York for Florida, expanding at JFK instead
JetBlue will keep its headquarters in Queens and expand its flagship terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The company previous considered moving to Florida.
JetBlue will keep its headquarters in Queens and expand its flagship terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The company previous considered moving to Florida.
Spirit Airlines passengers reportedly stranded for over 30 hours with 'no sort of resolve'
Dozens of flights were canceled at airports in Florida, Puerto Rico and more.
Dozens of flights were canceled at airports in Florida, Puerto Rico and more.
Pregnant woman stranded at LAX after Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights
What was supposed to be a nearly two-hour direct flight from Cleveland to Atlanta has turned into a four-day nightmare for a pregnant woman in her third trimester. Now, she finds herself stranded at LAX.
What was supposed to be a nearly two-hour direct flight from Cleveland to Atlanta has turned into a four-day nightmare for a pregnant woman in her third trimester. Now, she finds herself stranded at LAX.
Cancelations continue for Spirit Airlines at Tampa International Airport
After a day when all Spirit flights were halted at Tampa International Airport, more cancellations were announced Tuesday.
After a day when all Spirit flights were halted at Tampa International Airport, more cancellations were announced Tuesday.
Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights, leaving travelers stranded in Tampa
Passengers are left scrambling and stranded after Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights nationwide. Unhappy travelers first reported mass delays over the weekend.
Passengers are left scrambling and stranded after Spirit Airlines cancels hundreds of flights nationwide. Unhappy travelers first reported mass delays over the weekend.
State, cruise line fight over site of 'passport' challenge
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and the state are battling about which court should hear a challenge to the state’s ban on so-called “vaccine passports,” with the cruise operator fighting an attempt to move the case out of South Florida.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and the state are battling about which court should hear a challenge to the state’s ban on so-called “vaccine passports,” with the cruise operator fighting an attempt to move the case out of South Florida.
6 passengers test positive for COVID-19 after Royal Caribbean cruise
Six passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise in the Bahamas tested positive for COVID-19 while onboard the ship. Four of them were vaccinated, while two were unvaccinated minors.
Six passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise in the Bahamas tested positive for COVID-19 while onboard the ship. Four of them were vaccinated, while two were unvaccinated minors.
Nearly 1 in 5 flight attendants saw an unruly passenger this year
Nearly one in five flight attendants say they have witnessed physical incidents involving passengers this year, and their union is calling for criminal prosecution of people who act up on planes.
Nearly one in five flight attendants say they have witnessed physical incidents involving passengers this year, and their union is calling for criminal prosecution of people who act up on planes.
Florida fires back in Norwegian Cruise Line's challenge to vaccine passport ban
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking a federal judge to reject a lawsuit by Norwegian Cruise Line, which argues that Florida's ban on so-called “vaccine passports” is unconstitutional.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking a federal judge to reject a lawsuit by Norwegian Cruise Line, which argues that Florida's ban on so-called “vaccine passports” is unconstitutional.
Florida argues CDC violated cruise case injunction
A federal judge put off acting on a request by Florida to find that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention violated an injunction against pandemic-related restrictions on the cruise ship industry.
A federal judge put off acting on a request by Florida to find that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention violated an injunction against pandemic-related restrictions on the cruise ship industry.
Royal Caribbean to set sail on test cruise from Florida on Tuesday
The idea is to make sure the cruise line can operate safely during the pandemic.
The idea is to make sure the cruise line can operate safely during the pandemic.
US to keep international travel restrictions for now, citing virus surge
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
Passport backlog surges to nearly 2.2 million as applicants wait up to 24 weeks
A State Department reports there are currently approximately 2,170,000 passport applications pending adjudication.
A State Department reports there are currently approximately 2,170,000 passport applications pending adjudication.
Travel expert: Destinations like New York, Europe have less summer crowds right now
Some popular travel destinations are packed this summer due to school breaks and vaccines being readily available. Learning how to travel during busy season is necessary for a stress-free trip, expert say.
Some popular travel destinations are packed this summer due to school breaks and vaccines being readily available. Learning how to travel during busy season is necessary for a stress-free trip, expert say.