Spirit among airlines bracing for record holiday travel in South Florida
Spirit CEO gives CBS News Miami exclusive looked at Operational Control Center
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Spirit CEO gives CBS News Miami exclusive looked at Operational Control Center
7.1 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more from home over the holiday period, according to AAA.
The southbound I-95 ramp to eastbound Interstate 395 also will be shut through Thursday.
According to AAA, more than 4.5 million Floridians will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
Planning to travel for Thanksgiving? You'll find lots of company on the roads and planes as AAA is forecasting an all-time high for Thanksgiving and nearly 112,000 more travelers than last year.
In Florida, 4.5 million people in Florida will hit the highways and skies for Thanksgiving.
The program goes from Wednesday through Monday, Dec. 2.
AAA is forecasting travel will be in record numbers.
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Spirit's bankruptcy filing will likely mean higher airfares across airlines as it trims schedule, according to experts.
The CDC will urge Americans to "reconsider nonessential travel" to Rwanda.
Airports across Florida were reporting flight delays and cancellations after Hurricane Helene made landfall.
Airports in Tampa and St. Pete-Clearwater halted operations, while Walt Disney World closed some attractions.
The TSA says roughly 17 million people will be screened through airport security from August 29 to September 4, that's 8.5 percent more than this time last year.
The industry has come under attack for its growing ship sizes, yet Royal Caribbean is moving full speed ahead on building at least three more megaships.
Save big on carry-ons, backpacks, checked bags and more for your Labor Day 2024 travels.
CBS News Miami went behind the scenes to look at how TSA operates to keep things running at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' office described the new totals as the "greatest second-quarter tourism numbers in Florida history."
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the new rules are aimed at preventing the spread of rabies.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
The most expensive cities in Florida for gas are West Palm Beach, Naples, and Gainesville.
Airline officials say they are aware of a series of incidents where cans have ruptured, resulting in an onboard mess and reports of about 20 injuries to employees so far this summer.
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AAA predicted the busiest July Fourth ever.
Airlines are suspending or canceling flights into Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived on scene and took the fire out.
Miami police are urging residents to think twice before decorating their cars with Christmas lights this holiday season.
The Broward Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of two men in the June double homicide of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter on the Florida Turnpike.
Pumping stations to ease problems in Edgewater and River Oaks neighborhoods.
Miami International Airport is embarking on a $9 billion modernization project aimed at improving infrastructure and enhancing passenger experience.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived on scene and took the fire out.
Miami police are urging residents to think twice before decorating their cars with Christmas lights this holiday season.
The Broward Sheriff's Office announced the arrests of two men in the June double homicide of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter on the Florida Turnpike.
Pumping stations to ease problems in Edgewater and River Oaks neighborhoods.
From merry lights to holiday yard decorations, we want to see what you've got.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
ICE deported more than a quarter-million unauthorized immigrants in fiscal year 2024, the highest tally in a decade.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
The stopgap measure to fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief passed the Senate and now goes to President Biden for his signature.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Florida authorities say they're pursuing a criminal case against a man accused of trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump for a car crash that occurred after his arrest.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim talks to Karla Hernandez-Mats, the President of the United Teachers of Dade, about the special election vote held among teachers which soundly defeated efforts of The Freedom Foundation, a right-wing think tank, to decertify the county's teachers union.
Jim keeps the theme of the week going with longtime political reporter Marc Caputo.
Jim interviews the Chair of the Republican Party of Florida about the wave of Floridians being tapped to take over the Trump administration.
A week after interviewing Republican State Rep. Danny Perez of Miami, who is the new Florida House Speaker, Jim goes one-on-one with Fentrice Driskell, the Florida House minority leader.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The FDA's top food official says the safety of the dye called Red 40 hasn't been assessed in over a decade, despite concerns over its potential behavioral health effects.
For many, it's a tough decision when balancing health and finances.
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson made her Broadway debut Saturday night in a one-time performance in the hit musical comedy "& Juliet."
Fan-captured video from Saturday's performance showed Wilson hyping Scott on stage to deliver his 2023 hit song "FE!N" in front of thousands of festivalgoers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.