This year's top Thanksgiving travel destinations
This Thanksgiving travel week is projected to be the busiest ever, with nearly 82 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.
Disney christens new Disney Destiny cruise ship at Port Everglades
As the Disney Destiny prepares to embark on its maiden voyage, Disney officially christened the ship at its homeport of Port Everglades.
Flight cancellations and delays intensify as shutdown continues
Thousands of flights have been canceled on Monday with air traffic controller shortages resulting in extended delays at some airports nationwide.
Flights canceled as FAA reduces flight traffic
The FAA has ordered airlines to cut their total flights by 4% at 40 of the busiest airports in the U.S. That begins on Friday, Nov. 7. By Friday, Nov. 11, the FAA will cut flight traffic by 10%. Airports in Orlando, Tampa, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale are impacted.
How will FAA flight cuts impact Orlando airport?
The FAA has ordered airlines cut flight traffic by 10% on Friday amid the government shutdown which has stressed FAA flight controllers, who have gone a month without a paycheck. The flight cuts are planned for the 40 busiest airports, which reportedly includes Orlando International Airport and Tampa International Airport. Several airlines are offering passengers refunds and the ability to change their travel plans without a penalty.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% amid ongoing government shutdown
The reduction was prompted due to staffing shortage amid the ongoing government shutdown.
World's largest cruise ship sets sail on its maiden voyage
The world’s largest ship set sail on Sunday, making its debut out of Port Canaveral, Florida.
'Star of the Seas' docked at Port Canaveral
Right now, Royal Caribbean’s "Star of the Seas," is docked at Port Canaveral. The ship will take its maiden voyage at the end of this month. The vessel is the world’s largest cruise ship, weighing 248,663 tons and holding more than 5,000 passengers. The ship offers a wide range of amenities, including 40 bars, restaurants and lounges, and family-friendly features, including the largest water park at sea. Stewart Chiron, known as "The Cruise Guy," joins FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte to talk about the ship.
VIDEO: Royal Caribbean water slide panel breaks, injuring cruise ship passenger, officials say
A broken panel on a water slide aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas caused water to spill down while passengers screamed in panic.
2 blind Florida women felt left behind by Southwest: 'They forgot about you'
Two Florida women – both blind – were recently the only two people on their flight from New Orleans back to Orlando.
New Florida 'super speeder' law makes extreme speeding arrestable, top prosecutor warns drivers
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday to discuss Florida’s new "super speeder" law, which imposes stricter penalties on drivers caught going more than 50 mph over the speed limit.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship hit by mysterious illness affecting more than 140 passengers
Passengers and crew members became ill with symptoms on Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas cruise to Mexico, prompting enhanced cleaning protocols on the ship.
JetBlue to reduce flights as part of cost-cutting measures, internal restructuring
JetBlue Airways is implementing broad cost-cutting measures, including cutting flights, pausing upgrades to aircraft, and reducing internal spending, as it struggles to regain profitability.
Lone survivor of Air India crash reportedly recalls "loud noise" after takeoff
A Boeing 787 carrying over 200 passengers crashed in India’s northwestern city of Ahmedabad five minutes after taking off on Thursday. Nearly everyone was killed.
Carnival Cruise Line building largest ship to date
Carnival Cruise Line will launch its largest cruise ship yet, the "Carnival Festivale," with week-long cruises from the Space Coast in 2027. The new 180,000-ton cruise ship will be the cruise line's fourth Excel-class ship. Carnival Festivale will offer a wide range of popular amenities and new features, such as a sprawling water park on the uppermost decks and a host of other innovations.
Hudson River helicopter crash updates: NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board gave an update on the Hudson River helicopter crash that took place Thursday afternoon. A family of five, three children and two adults, were killed in the crash, along with the pilot. The helicopter model has been confirmed as a Bell 206 L-4 flying for New York Helicopters.
Boca Raton Florida plane crash: 3 dead, 1 injured aboard Tallahassee-bound plane: FAA
Officials say three people were killed, and one person was injured, during a small airplane crash due to mechanical issues on Friday morning in Boca Raton, Florida.
Orlando Matters: Orlando International Airport shares future plans
Orlando Matters takes you inside the top local business and political news impacting Orlando and Central Florida. This week, FOX 35’s Ryan Elijah sits down with the CEO of the Orlando International Airport, Kevin Thibault. The extended interview takes a look at many exciting plans at MCO from new technology to speed up the TSA process to Vertiports that could change how many people travel.
Last-minute cruise deals ahead of Spring Break
Cruise ships are sailing full, and future bookings are at highest levels in history. In 2024, Florida's ports had more than 21 million cruise passengers move through them. Now that we're heading into spring, several ships will be leaving Canaveral and other ports and heading to their summer homes in Europe and Alaska. Strong demand and fewer cabins can mean higher than normal pricing. The Cruise Guy joins Fox 35 to talk all things last-minute cruise deals for those looking for something to do on their Spring Break.
Florida woman anoints JetBlue planes with oil after recent flight incidents
A Florida woman took it upon herself to bless two planes she recently traveled on, and the decision is getting mixed reviews from viewers of her viral video.