FAA asking airport restaurants and bars to ban to-go drinks as incidents involving unruly passengers increase
Fines against unruly passengers have reached new heights. The Federal Aviation Administration said they have issued more than $1 million in fines against passengers.
Fines against unruly passengers have reached new heights. The Federal Aviation Administration said they have issued more than $1 million in fines against passengers.
Unruly airline passenger fines top $1 million, FAA says
Airlines have reported about 3,900 incidents of unruly passengers this year, and three-fourths involve refusal to wear a mask, according to the FAA.
Airlines have reported about 3,900 incidents of unruly passengers this year, and three-fourths involve refusal to wear a mask, according to the FAA.
American Airlines extends alcohol service pause into 2022
American Airlines will not sell alcohol in its main cabin until 2022.
American Airlines will not sell alcohol in its main cabin until 2022.
Allegiant announces new nonstop flights from St. Pete to Key West starting this November
Allegiant Airlines has announced a new nonstop route to Key West from St. Petersburg beginning in November.
Allegiant Airlines has announced a new nonstop route to Key West from St. Petersburg beginning in November.
TSA to extend mask mandate for travelers through January 2022
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
The Transportation Security Administration will extend a mask mandate on public transportation through Jan. 18, 2022, according to a TSA spokesperson.
2 Hawaii tourists arrested for using fake vaccine cards, officials say
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant dies of COVID-19
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Florida to appeal 'vaccine passport' ruling that said Norwegian cruises could require proof of vaccinations
Gov. DeSantis plans to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sided with Norwegian Cruise Lines in their constitutional challenge to Florida's ban on "vaccine passports." The ruling cleared the way for the cruise line to require passengers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Gov. DeSantis plans to appeal a federal judge's ruling that sided with Norwegian Cruise Lines in their constitutional challenge to Florida's ban on "vaccine passports." The ruling cleared the way for the cruise line to require passengers to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
CDC urges against travel to Israel, France, other nations as COVID-19 delta variant spreads
In the face of the delta variant, advisories are warning against travel.
In the face of the delta variant, advisories are warning against travel.
Canada reopens border to vaccinated U.S. visitors
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
As of Monday, Aug. 9, Canada has lifted its prohibition on Americans crossing the border to shop, vacation or visit, but the United States is keeping similar restrictions in place for Canadians.
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.