Airport

Residents around Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport don’t want runway expansion

Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport officials received an earful Monday night from their neighbors.

Woman claims she got swabbed by CDC at Miami International Airport

Erika Gonzalez takes a deep dive into the program and why at least one Florida woman told her that she wishes she…

Issues with parking, moving around terminals await travelers at Miami International Airport

From parking a vehicle to moving around the terminals, life for travelers could be easier at Miami International Airport.

Woman who overstayed her visa arrested by ICE at FLL

A woman from the Bahamas was taken into custody by authorities at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after they discovered that she and…

Southwest Airlines to end free checked bags policy for first time in its 54-year history

Starting May 28, only Southwest’s most elite Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members and passengers who book their top-tier Business Select fares will…

MIA mover shutdown causes chaos at Miami airport

ravelers faced long lines and frustration at Miami International Airport over the weekend after the MIA Mover was taken out of service…

Naked passenger removed from Southwest flight

A Southwest flight from Houston to Phoenix was briefly delayed when a female passenger stripped off her clothes and attempted to enter…

Plane stopped on runway after experiencing gear malfunction during takeoff

A plane had some issues while trying to take off from a Broward County airport on Thursday.

Couple arrested after incident with gate agent at Miami International Airport

A couple was arrested over the weekend at Miami International Airport while trying to board their flight.

A FedEx Cargo flight makes emergency landing after a bird strike

A FedEx cargo plane traveling from Newark to Indianapolis hit a bird during takeoff Saturday morning, officials said. That strike damaged one…

Southwest jet avoids near collision with plane in Chicago

4567890123456789 12345678901234567890123456789 12345678901234567890123456789 views Feb 25, 2025Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to…

Trump stops at MIA, Doral, Miami Beach

President Donald Trump arrived at Miami International Airport, stopped at Trump National Doral, and later at the Faena Hotel in Miami Beach…

Man accused of making bomb threat at Miami International Airport

A Mexican national was arrested at Miami International Airport on Saturday after allegedly making a bomb threat while checking in for his…

DCA tower staffing was ‘not normal’ during crash, preliminary FAA report finds

Tom Costello reports on how the air traffic control staffing at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) was “allowed, but not ideal,” under…

Passenger jet, Army helicopter collide near Washington DC

A jet with 60 passengers and four crew members aboard collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National…

Rescue underway in cold temperatures after plane crashes in Potomac River

Rescuers are searching for survivors as the water in the Potomac River is thought to be around 35 degrees. NBC News’ Peter…

Frontier Airlines makes offer to save Spirit Airlines

Frontier Airlines took another swing at joining forces with Spirit Airlines.

South Florida flyers react to Spirit Airlines’ updated dress code policy

Spirit Airlines has rolled out a stricter dress code policy, warning passengers they could be denied boarding or removed from flights based…

Spirit Airlines making changes to passenger dress code policy

Spirit Airlines policy changes specifically address clothing and tattoos that will no longer be allowed on board, giving specific examples as see-through…

Small plane crashes while taking off at North Perry Airport

An investigation is underway after a plane crashed at North Perry Airport in Fort Lauderdale.

Group of Cuban migrants come ashore in Key West

U.S. Border Patrol agents responded to a migrant landing near the Key West Airport on Saturday afternoon.

4 injured after Delta plane experienced engine issue at Atlanta airport

Four people were injured at Atlanta’s airport Friday when a Delta flight experienced an engine issue. Passengers had to use the emergency…

Car fires damage 12 vehicles at Miami International Airport garage

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded to reports of smoke pouring out of the garage around 11:30 a.m.

Dept. of Transportation fines JetBlue $2 million over chronically delayed flights

JetBlue has agreed to pay $2 million after federal regulators charged the U.S. airline with operating multiple chronically delayed flight routes, marking…

New details emerge about Delta stowaway passenger in Seattle

After Delta Air Lines said a person was able to board a flight in Seattle without a ticket, a source with knowledge…

Video shows woman walking onto wing of Alaska Airlines plane

Newly released video shows a passenger on board an Alaska Airlines flight opening the emergency exit door and walking onto the aircraft’s…

New details emerge about Delta stowaway passenger in Seattle

After Delta Air Lines said a person was able to board a flight in Seattle without a ticket, a source with knowledge…

Person suffers minor injuries after small plane crash near Melbourne Orlando International Airport

The FAA and NTSB are investigating how a small plane crashed into a powerline near the Melbourne Orlando International Airport on Thursday…

Lithium battery fires on U.S. flights now occur nearly twice a week, according to new FAA data

Man accused of pointing laser at planes near Miami International Airport

A Brazilian man is facing charges after he allegedly pointed a green laser at planes near Miami International Airport on Christmas Day.…

Police arrest airport worker in connection with deadly Thanksgiving hit-and-run outside MIA

A man identified in an arrest report as a ramp worker is facing two felony charges after police said he hit a…

Man injured during hit-and-run crash at Miami International Airport

A man was injured during a hit-and-run crash on Thanksgiving Day at Miami International Airport.

Man injured in hit-and-run near Miami International Airport

The accident happened in the early hours of Thanksgiving morning.

Miami-Dade bans single-use plastic items at countyvenues.

Miami-Dade commissioners on Wednesday voted to ban single-use plastics and Styrofoam at county venues, including Miami International Airport, the zoo, parks and…

TSA agent at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport faces 10 child porn charges

Keith Grunfelder, of Margate, a Transportation Security Administration agent at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, is facing 10 felony counts of child…

South Florida passengers react to Spirit Airlines filing for bankruptcy

Spirit Airlines announced Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a bid to restructure its mounting debt, a move the…

FAA bans flights to Haiti for 30 days after 3 jets hit by gunfire

FAA is prohibiting all flights to Haiti after three jets were struck by gunfire Monday, including an American Airlines flight leaving Port-au-Prince…

New tech at MIA detects intruders with infrared beams

There is now a new surveillance system in place at Miami International Airport to bust intruders trying to breach its fence —…

Motorcyclist crashes with vehicle near Miami International Airport

A motorcyclist died when he crashed with a vehicle near Miami International Airport on Monday night and landed on railroad tracks below…

Miami International Airport takes step into modernization

Miami International Airport unveiled its latest upgrade with the goal to make passenger check-in just a little bit smoother.

Lufthansa fined $4 million for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers

The Transportation Department fined Lufthansa a record $4 million for allegedly discriminating against Jewish passengers on a flight in 2022. Lufthansa condemned…

Fire breaks out on a Frontier Airliner

Shocking video shows flames shooting out from underneath a Frontier Airline flight that made an emergency landing in Las Vegas Saturday. The…

Spirit Airlines stock goes down, leading to bankruptcy speculation

There is speculation about the future of Spirit Airlines after their stock took a huge plunge.

Hurricane Helene causing cancellations, delays at Florida airports

Tampa International Airport, the St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport and Tallahassee International Airport closed ahead of Hurricane Helene’s arrival.

Reported tire explosion leaves two dead at Atlanta airport

Two Delta Air Lines workers were killed and a third was injured in an accident reportedly involving an aircraft tire at a…

Police arrest Nevada couple after man is kicked off flight to Vegas due to bloody bandages

A man and a woman were arrested Tuesday at Miami International Airport after boarding an American Airlines flight that was heading to…

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Man in viral video discusses stopping would-be motorcycle thieves

Some would-be thieves were caught in the act by a man coming home from the airport.

Dozens of passengers stranded at South Florida airports