Allegiant launches eight new routes, many of which come from Florida

Allegiant Air plane in the sky – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Markus Mainka Eight new nonstop routes, including multiple new routes to Florida, have been announced by Allegiant Travel Co. to connect with thirteen locations nationwide. In November, the routes will begin service. “The addition of new routes is a testament to the success

A new airport has the potential to boost a rural Florida community’s economy. Is the labor force prepared?

Airport – Courtesy: Peter Titmuss – Shutterstock An estimated $300 million in freight hubs, the new “Airglades” airport is expected to alter the economy of one of the poorest counties in Florida. The project, which could create more than 1,400 new, highly trained employment in this mostly agricultural region on the border of the Everglades,

Breeze Airways Declares Its Third Hub in Florida

Breeze Airways airplane in sky — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Robin Guess The third hub operated by Breeze Airways is located in Fort Myers, according to the airline’s announcement. “Breeze’s operations from Fort Myers have proven exceptionally popular,” said Breeze Airways president, Tom Doxey, in a statement. “It’s been one of our fastest growing

American Airlines increases flights to Florida hotspot and adds new Caribbean route

American Airlines plane at airport — Courtesy: Shutterstock — GagliardiPhotography From its hub in Miami, Florida, American Airlines is flying to a new warm-weather location and providing extra seats. As of Thursday, American will fly nonstop for the first time between Miami International Airport and Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas (GHB). The service, which is situated around

Elvis Presley’s ‘lost’ 1962 red Lockheed JetStar, which was left in the desert for 40 years, has finally made it to Florida

Elvis Presley Records – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Stefano Chiacchiarini ’74 Elvis Presley’s treasured private aircraft will be converted into an RV after spending nearly 40 years in a desert in New Mexico. On January 8, the day before the King of Rock and Roll would have been 88, YouTube influencer James Webb of Jimmy’s World

Everglades Jetport: The “greatest airport in the world” that never came to be

Everglades Jetport – Credit: The AirportHistory.org Collection via Miami Dade Aviation Department The Everglades Jetport, as it was named when the project launched in 1968, began its life right at the end of the Golden Age of air travel, when plane cabins were covered in smoke from cigars and filled with the loud clinking of

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

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

2021 Fort Lauderdale Air Show— Viewers Guide in the Sky

Blue Angels – Courtesy: Fort Lauderdale Air Show website This weekend the Fort Lauderdale Air Show is making its long-awaited return to Broward County’s most popular tourist beach destination along Las Olas Boulevard.  After being sidelined due to the pandemic in spring 2020, the Fort Lauderdale beachside spectacle will return to Hugh Taylor Birch State

Memorial Day tradition returns to South Florida with Air & Sea Show

Airplanes on airshow. Aerobatic team performs flight at air show – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Lucian BOLCA A small sense of pre-pandemic outings is making a return to one of South Florida’s busiest beaches. After being sidelined in 2020 due to health protocols and the roaring surge in COVID-19 cases, the popular Hyundai Air