Royal Caribbean’s first cruise testing COVID-19 safety protocols sets sail
The first Royal Caribbean cruise ship to set sail since the beginning of the pandemic took off from Miami on Sunday for a short test cruise.
The first Royal Caribbean cruise ship to set sail since the beginning of the pandemic took off from Miami on Sunday for a short test cruise.
Tampa couple wants additional refund after Southwest Airlines issues left them stranded for days
A turbulent week for Southwest Airlines left thousands of passengers stranded for days at airports across the country and now some are demanding the company pay up.
A turbulent week for Southwest Airlines left thousands of passengers stranded for days at airports across the country and now some are demanding the company pay up.
In victory for Florida, judge sets July cutoff for CDC's no-sail cruise order
A federal judge has granted the state of Florida a victory in its case against the federal government over its cruise ship restrictions, ordering both sides to return to mediation after they had previously declared an impasse.
A federal judge has granted the state of Florida a victory in its case against the federal government over its cruise ship restrictions, ordering both sides to return to mediation after they had previously declared an impasse.
Nearly 70 pounds of cocaine found hidden on cruise ship off Florida coast
Security officers aboard a cruise ship found nearly 70 pounds of cocaine hidden in one of the ship's voids during an inspection while it was off the coast of South Florida.
Security officers aboard a cruise ship found nearly 70 pounds of cocaine hidden in one of the ship's voids during an inspection while it was off the coast of South Florida.
EU recommends countries begin lifting travel restrictions for Americans
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
The recommendation from the European Union is non-binding, and national governments still have authority to require test results or vaccination records and to set other entry conditions.
Royal Caribbean says vaccines will be mandated on all cruises, except ones setting sail from Florida
Royal Caribbean now says all passengers 16 and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 -- except for on ships setting sail from Florida.
Royal Caribbean now says all passengers 16 and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 -- except for on ships setting sail from Florida.
Royal Caribbean cruise inaugural sailing from Florida postponed after crew members test positive for COVID-19
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Royal Caribbean is postponing the inaugural sailings of its new cruise ship, “Odyssey of the Seas,” after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19.
Southwest leaves Tampa travelers temporarily stranded, citing network 'performance issues'
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
Hundreds of flight cancellations left passengers stranded at airports across the country Tuesday after Southwest Airlines reported a computer reservation issue led to the disruption--the second for the airline in the last 24 hours.
Tampa tourism kicks off spring with record-breaking month
Tourism officials in Tampa are celebrating a record-breaking month, with $4 million in hotel and other taxes generated during the month of April.
Tourism officials in Tampa are celebrating a record-breaking month, with $4 million in hotel and other taxes generated during the month of April.
FAA has received 3,000 reports of unruly airline passengers in 2021 so far
Approximately 3,000 airline passengers have been reported by the FAA since Jan. 1, 2021 for unruly and disruptive behavior — many of the incidents involving masks, the agency says.
Approximately 3,000 airline passengers have been reported by the FAA since Jan. 1, 2021 for unruly and disruptive behavior — many of the incidents involving masks, the agency says.
Airbnb bans certain new listings as COVID-19 eviction moratorium set to end
Airbnb announced a new initiative in hopes of better protecting renters as the CDC’s eviction moratorium is set to expire later this month.
Airbnb announced a new initiative in hopes of better protecting renters as the CDC’s eviction moratorium is set to expire later this month.
Technical issues delay Southwest Airlines flights for a second day
For the second day in a row, Southwest Airlines is dealing with outages and delays because of computer problems.
For the second day in a row, Southwest Airlines is dealing with outages and delays because of computer problems.
FAA cracking down on unruly passengers with hefty fines
Of the roughly 3,000 reports of unruly passengers, 2,300 were due to passengers refusing to comply with mask requirements.
Of the roughly 3,000 reports of unruly passengers, 2,300 were due to passengers refusing to comply with mask requirements.
Airbnb, Vrbo partner to share info on repeat ‘party house’ offenders
Airbnb and Vrbo have partnered in an attempt to deal with repeat “party house” offenders on their platforms.
Airbnb and Vrbo have partnered in an attempt to deal with repeat “party house” offenders on their platforms.
Judge may rule on Florida's cruise lawsuit as soon as next week
On Thursday, Judge Steven Merryday picked apart the federal government's claim that the CDC should have broad authority to maintain any guidelines it deems necessary. He also, however, admonished Gov. Ron DeSantis for speaking out of turn.
On Thursday, Judge Steven Merryday picked apart the federal government's claim that the CDC should have broad authority to maintain any guidelines it deems necessary. He also, however, admonished Gov. Ron DeSantis for speaking out of turn.
Despite legal battles, cruise schedules push forward from Florida ports
Ahead of a hearing Thursday on a federal lawsuit about the CDC’s guidelines for cruising, major cruise companies announced sailings as soon as July from South Florida this summer.
Ahead of a hearing Thursday on a federal lawsuit about the CDC’s guidelines for cruising, major cruise companies announced sailings as soon as July from South Florida this summer.
Norwegian Cruise Line plans Florida sailings, stands by vaccine requirement
Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line has announced plans to set sail from two Florida ports requiring passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 -- despite state legislation banning businesses from asking for proof.
Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line has announced plans to set sail from two Florida ports requiring passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 -- despite state legislation banning businesses from asking for proof.
Carnival restarting cruises for fully vaccinated passengers July 3 from Texas
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed plans to restart U.S. sailings from its Texas port as early as July 3 for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed plans to restart U.S. sailings from its Texas port as early as July 3 for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Judge set to hear arguments in cruise ship fight this week
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday in Florida’s bid to block federal restrictions on cruise ships during the COVID-19 pandemic, while U.S. Department of Justice attorneys point to a return to cruising by mid-summer.
A federal judge will hear arguments Thursday in Florida’s bid to block federal restrictions on cruise ships during the COVID-19 pandemic, while U.S. Department of Justice attorneys point to a return to cruising by mid-summer.
Drone captures stunning views of Carnival's 'Mardi Gras' arriving at Port Canaveral
It features the first-ever roller coaster at sea and there are 6 themed areas for eating and drinking and a 2-deck tiki bar.
It features the first-ever roller coaster at sea and there are 6 themed areas for eating and drinking and a 2-deck tiki bar.