Majority of Southwest Airlines flights out of South Florida are canceled amid chaotic holiday travel

Southwest Airlines Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: RaksyBH Officials at Southwest Airlines will face a multitude of tough questions and decisions as the major airline company has canceled thousands of commercial flights throughout the holiday season while its rival airlines have canceled far fewer. Early Tuesday morning, approximately 80 percent of the airline’s

Southwest Airlines cancellations cause travel trouble across the nation and South Florida

Southwest Airlines Jet Plane – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by QualityHD Southwest Airlines passengers are still struggling with flight delays across the country and it is impacting those in South Florida. On Monday, Southwest canceled more than 360 flights, which is 10% of its schedule for the day. More than 800 others have been delayed

An American Airlines flight headed for Florida drops 15,000 feet in 3 minutes

American Airlines plane at airport — Courtesy: Shutterstock — GagliardiPhotography Flight logs show that a Florida-bound American Airlines aircraft fell nearly 15,000 feet in under three minutes. A spokeswoman for the Federal Aviation Administration told FOX 35 that American Airlines Flight 5916 reported a potential pressurization issue on Thursday as it was its route from

Spirit Airlines set to battle American Airlines for Miami airspace with expansion plans

Courtesy: Spirit Airlines Budget airline Spirit Airlines is planning to expand its operations at Miami International Airport later this year, adding an additional choice for busy Florida travelers.  Based in nearby Miramar, Florida, the budget brand is known for its extremely low-budget fares, baggage fees, cramped legroom, and bright yellow planes. The plans by the

Despite Travel Advisory Heading Into Thanksgiving Weekend South Florida Airports Are Packed

Family with two children going on holiday, wearing face masks at the airport. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By Halfpoint Despite cautionary health advisories issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pertaining to the 2020 holiday season, people seem to be ignoring the advice and are traveling in droves.  Historically speaking, Thanksgiving weekend is one

This Fourth of July, record-breaking travel numbers are anticipated in Florida

Thousands of Floridians anticipated to travel during Fourth of July weekend – Welcome to Florida sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ingo70 This holiday weekend, many Floridians are traveling vast distances. From Friday, June 30, to Tuesday, July 4, more than 2.8 million Floridians, or 87,000 more than in the previous year, are expected

Dozens of flights canceled in South Florida, leaving plenty of travelers stranded

COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Affect Flights — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Dima Berlin Major airlines have canceled hundreds of flights across the country as the omicron variant has jumbled schedules and drew down staffing levels during the busy holiday season. Dozens of flights were canceled on Saturday morning at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood

Lockdown-free Florida receives flocks of tourists looking to getaway

Welcome to Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock —Image by: Ingo70 Cooped-up tourists who are eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, warmer temperatures, and swaying palm trees are visiting the Sunshine State in masses, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months. Miami is one of the top search destinations on travel websites across the state, and