Florida’s fight to restart cruise industry heads to federal court
The Florida attorney general's fight to re-open the cruise line industry is going before a judge. Federal attorneys, though, argue that the industry "demonstrated that cruise ships are uniquely suited to spread COVID-19."
The Florida attorney general's fight to re-open the cruise line industry is going before a judge. Federal attorneys, though, argue that the industry "demonstrated that cruise ships are uniquely suited to spread COVID-19."
Florida's legal challenge to CDC cruise restrictions goes before judge Wednesday
The Florida Attorney General's fight to re-open the cruise line industry will soon be heard before a judge. The lawsuit filed by Ashley Moody last month challenges the CDC's restrictions imposed on cruises. Beginning Wednesday, a U.S. District Judge will hear arguments in the case.
The Florida Attorney General's fight to re-open the cruise line industry will soon be heard before a judge. The lawsuit filed by Ashley Moody last month challenges the CDC's restrictions imposed on cruises. Beginning Wednesday, a U.S. District Judge will hear arguments in the case.
Visit Florida backs show to boost Tampa Bay
Visit Florida has for nearly a year teamed with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater --- with each putting up $275,000 --- on an eight-episode show called “Life’s Rewards” that started streaming Monday on platforms including Amazon Prime, YouTube, GoUSA TV and Places.Travel.
Visit Florida has for nearly a year teamed with Visit St. Pete/Clearwater --- with each putting up $275,000 --- on an eight-episode show called “Life’s Rewards” that started streaming Monday on platforms including Amazon Prime, YouTube, GoUSA TV and Places.Travel.
FAA slaps 2 more travelers with thousands in fines over flight disruptions
The Federal Aviation Administration said one traveler swore at crew members and slammed overhead bins before takeoff, and that the other refused to wear a face mask and blew his nose in a blanket.
The Federal Aviation Administration said one traveler swore at crew members and slammed overhead bins before takeoff, and that the other refused to wear a face mask and blew his nose in a blanket.
COVID-19 traveler refunds: Senators urge airlines to refund $10B in canceled flights
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal believe airlines are sitting on $10 billion in pandemic-related credits and are asking the companies to offer cash refunds to travelers.
Cruise lines threaten to leave Florida over vaccine passport ban
Fallout continues from Governor Ron DeSantis’ on vaccine passports with Norwegian Cruise Lines’ CEO threatening to leave the state if the company can’t do vaccination checks.
Fallout continues from Governor Ron DeSantis’ on vaccine passports with Norwegian Cruise Lines’ CEO threatening to leave the state if the company can’t do vaccination checks.
Norwegian Cruise Line threatens to leave Florida ports over vaccine passport ban: report
Norwegian Cruise Lines’ CEO recently expressed his disapproval to the Miami Herald over Florida's executive order, saying it throws a wrench in the cruise line’s plan to return to Florida ports. The return plan included all of their passengers and crew members being fully vaccinated.
Norwegian Cruise Lines’ CEO recently expressed his disapproval to the Miami Herald over Florida's executive order, saying it throws a wrench in the cruise line’s plan to return to Florida ports. The return plan included all of their passengers and crew members being fully vaccinated.
Florida governor calls on cruise lines to return to sailing
With cruise lines are already sailing in other parts of the world, Florida’s governor said it’s time for Florida to immediately return to sailing.
With cruise lines are already sailing in other parts of the world, Florida’s governor said it’s time for Florida to immediately return to sailing.
Unruly airline passenger behavior spikes amid zero tolerance policy: FAA
Airlines are seeing a spike in bad behavior among people flying despite a zero-tolerance policy, the FAA said.
Airlines are seeing a spike in bad behavior among people flying despite a zero-tolerance policy, the FAA said.
Woman caught at Atlanta airport smuggling cocaine in shoes, officials say
Agents say they found $40,000 worth of cocaine hidden in the bottom of multiple pairs of shoes at Atlanta's airport.
Agents say they found $40,000 worth of cocaine hidden in the bottom of multiple pairs of shoes at Atlanta's airport.
Norwegian Cruise Line to celebrate teachers with free cruise
Norwegian Cruise Line is giving away free 7-night cruises to 100 teachers to award them for their passion and dedication.
Norwegian Cruise Line is giving away free 7-night cruises to 100 teachers to award them for their passion and dedication.
Tampa Bay travel industry holding job fair ahead of expected rush of tourists
Restrictions dropping around the country have people packing their bags for a summer vacation, and Tampa Bay’s airports are hiring to help meet the demand.
Restrictions dropping around the country have people packing their bags for a summer vacation, and Tampa Bay’s airports are hiring to help meet the demand.
Woman gives birth mid-flight en route to Hawaii, according to viral TikTok
A woman gave birth in the middle of a flight bound for Hawaii earlier this week, according to a dramatic moment caught in a now-viral TikTok video.
A woman gave birth in the middle of a flight bound for Hawaii earlier this week, according to a dramatic moment caught in a now-viral TikTok video.
'Travel and Tourism Week' kicks off in Bay Area
Visit Tampa Bay and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater are working with the U.S. Travel Association to celebrate the "power of travel" for national travel and tourism week.
Visit Tampa Bay and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater are working with the U.S. Travel Association to celebrate the "power of travel" for national travel and tourism week.
Paradigm shift in the COVID conversation -- from testing to vaccines
Medical experts are pushing the public to get fully vaccinated to achieve herd immunity as quickly as possible; a very different message compared to several months ago when people were getting tested and staying home.
Medical experts are pushing the public to get fully vaccinated to achieve herd immunity as quickly as possible; a very different message compared to several months ago when people were getting tested and staying home.
CDC says U.S. cruises could resume this summer with 95% of passengers fully vaccinated
Things could soon look a lot different at Port Tampa Bay after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cruising could re-start in U.S. waters by mid-summer.
Things could soon look a lot different at Port Tampa Bay after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cruising could re-start in U.S. waters by mid-summer.
Disney Wish unveiled: Cruise line gives behind-the-scenes look
The CDC said on Thursday that cruises could possibly resume in mid-July, ending a months-long 'No Sail' order.
The CDC said on Thursday that cruises could possibly resume in mid-July, ending a months-long 'No Sail' order.
FAA aims to fine disruptive air passengers up to $31,750 under its zero-tolerance policy
The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that it is seeking fines of up to $31,750 for three more passengers who allegedly disrupted flights by disobeying or interfering with flight attendants.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday that it is seeking fines of up to $31,750 for three more passengers who allegedly disrupted flights by disobeying or interfering with flight attendants.
Child traveling with fully vaccinated parents becomes Hawaii’s 1st pediatric COVID-19 death
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
A child traveling with his vaccinated parents became Hawaii’s first pediatric COVID-19 death, the Hawaii Department of Health announced on Tuesday.
European Union may open to American travelers this summer
Americans who have had the COVID-19 vaccine will soon have the chance to pack their passports for flights to Europe, according to European Commission officials.
Americans who have had the COVID-19 vaccine will soon have the chance to pack their passports for flights to Europe, according to European Commission officials.