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MIA bottlenecks: Thanksgiving weekend crowds meet broken escalator
Read full article: MIA bottlenecks: Thanksgiving weekend crowds meet broken escalatorCrowds at Miami International Airport faced a Thanksgiving weekend snag when a broken escalator in Concourse E caused a bottleneck during a surge of international arrivals Sunday night.
TSA officers on Thanksgiving Day travel rush: Turkey and stuffing allowed at checkpoints
Read full article: TSA officers on Thanksgiving Day travel rush: Turkey and stuffing allowed at checkpointsTransportation Security Administration officers felt Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day travel rush in South Florida and reported that travelers are allowed to bring turkey and stuffing through checkpoints.
Holiday travelers face parking challenges at FLL
Read full article: Holiday travelers face parking challenges at FLLTravelers heading to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport this holiday season should brace for potential parking challenges as garages fill up quickly amid a busy travel period.
How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las Vegas
Read full article: How exactly to plan the ultimate girls trip to Las VegasLas Vegas is a classic U.S. travel destination. It’s vibrant, usually packed with people, larger than life, and there’s likely something to do for ANY personality type -- even if you’re not all that into gambling or drinking.
Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy City
Read full article: Chicago with the kids: 5 ways to make it a perfect trip to the Windy CityWhether you’re just a road trip away from Chicago, you go there on business every so often, or you’d love to visit someday, it’s truly a fantastic city, with so much to offer.
There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problems
Read full article: There’s a cool cave in Croatia where you can sip wine and forget about your problemsWhen life gets too stressful, imaging that you're on vacation at an exotic remote location while drinking copious amounts of wine can be the best medicine for getting through a rough day.
You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right now
Read full article: You can book a stay at Tony Stark’s cabin right nowAs we continue to mourn Iron Man (we’ll never really stop, will we?), there’s some good news for die-hard fans of “Avengers: Endgame”: The last place Tony Stark called home, and his funeral site (RIP Tony!) is up for grabs on Airbnb.
5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read this
Read full article: 5 places that aren’t on your California bucket list, but they will be after you read thisRaise your hand if you’re excited for a trip this year, or you’re planning on taking a vacation in the near future.
5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next trip
Read full article: 5 convincing reasons why you should visit Colorado for your next tripThere seems to be a buzz in the air -- on social media and in person, more and more people are chatting about the places they’ll go, now that the COVID-19 vaccine is readily available and the world of travel is reopening to the masses.
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Cruise passenger in Miami: The Titanic song was playing when the ship tilted at sea during storm
Read full article: Cruise passenger in Miami: The Titanic song was playing when the ship tilted at sea during stormA passenger who unboarded the Explorer of the Seas, a voyager-class Royal Caribbean cruise ship with a capacity for nearly 4,300 people, Sunday at PortMiami said Céline Dion’s theme song for The Titanic, “My Heart Will Go On,” was playing when suddenly everything started tilting, so he thought there were special effects.
Martin County Commission set to meet Tuesday to discuss future of Brightline station
Read full article: Martin County Commission set to meet Tuesday to discuss future of Brightline stationMartin County Commissioners are set to meet on Tuesday at 9 a.m. to discuss the future of a Brightline station on the Treasure Coast.
Hundreds of PortMiami workers could strike if contract talks fail
Read full article: Hundreds of PortMiami workers could strike if contract talks failHundreds of workers at PortMiami could go on strike if contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and management are not completed by the end of Monday.
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas sailing canceled for unplanned maintenance
Read full article: Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas sailing canceled for unplanned maintenanceThe "World's Largest Cruise Ship" will undergo unplanned maintenance, and travelers will receive a refund for their canceled sailing.
Passengers bought berths on a 3-year cruise. Months on, the ship is still stuck in Belfast
Read full article: Passengers bought berths on a 3-year cruise. Months on, the ship is still stuck in BelfastPassengers who bought cabins for a 3 1/2-year round-the-world cruise have been waiting months for the vessel to depart.
FAA works with airlines to recover from IT systems crash
Read full article: FAA works with airlines to recover from IT systems crashCrowdStrike’s software update to Microsoft computers impacted the operations of American Airlines, Delta, United, Spirit, and Allegiant on Friday at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Cybersecurity firm takes responsibility for tech outage, warns about ‘malicious activity’
Read full article: Cybersecurity firm takes responsibility for tech outage, warns about ‘malicious activity’CrowdStrike’s software update to Microsoft computers impacted the operations of American Airlines, Delta, United, Spirit, and Allegiant on Friday at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Global tech outage causes disruptions in South Florida
Read full article: Global tech outage causes disruptions in South FloridaA worldwide technology outage affected airports around the world Friday, including in South Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that several airlines requested their assistance Friday morning with ground stops for their fleets until the issue was resolved.
Amid infrastructure woes, $600M approved for MIA fixes: ‘You will see a significant difference’
Read full article: Amid infrastructure woes, $600M approved for MIA fixes: ‘You will see a significant difference’Miami-Dade Commissioners took swift action Wednesday to address malfunctioning escalators and elevators at Miami International Airport.
Spirit Airlines pilot on flight to Fort Lauderdale instructs passengers to prepare for possible water landing
Read full article: Spirit Airlines pilot on flight to Fort Lauderdale instructs passengers to prepare for possible water landingPassengers onboard a Spirit Airlines flight Sunday from Montego Bay, Jamaica, to Fort Lauderdale were instructed by the crew to prepare for a possible water landing.
Fun on cruise ships: Royal Caribbean presents a train-inspired restaurant
Read full article: Fun on cruise ships: Royal Caribbean presents a train-inspired restaurantRoyal Caribbean presented The Royal Railway, a restaurant concept inspired by the turn-of-the-century rail journeys. The interior has LED screens dressed by window frames to enhance the illusion.