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Air safety concerns have increased following a recent incident where a Southwest Airlines jet flying from Southern California to Las Vegas experienced a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff. Two flight attendants were injured during the incident. FOX News Correspondent Christina Coleman has the latest updates.

FOX 35's Marley Capper is continuing the Surviving Summer Travel series with new ways to get through security at the airport faster. The Orlando International Airport (MCO) participates in several Trusted Traveler programs, including TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. These programs help expedite the security and customs processes for pre-approved, low-risk travelers.

The Orlando-Sanford International Airport is celebrating some major upgrades, including a new airline and new places to eat. FOX 35's Matt Trezza heads over to the airport to experience some of the updates.

This summer is expected to be very busy for travel in Central Florida. To help navigate summer plans, FOX 35's Marley Capper provides some helpful tips for travel at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and gives viewers a quick tour of Terminal C.

Experts are projecting that more than 72 million Americans are expected to take a trip over the Fourth of July holiday, and Orlando is the No. 1 destination. FOX 35's Marley Capper heads over to the Orlando International Airport (MCO) to share some tips on the busy travel season.

President Donald Trump has announced that he is resurrecting the travel ban policy from his first term, which will prevent a dozen countries from entering the United States. The countries included in Trump’s proclamation include Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. Additionally, there will be heightened restrictions on visitors from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela.

Congressman Darren Soto hosted a press conference on Wednesday afternoon at the Orlando International Airport (MCO) with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Kissimmee Gateway Airport representatives to announce more than $33.5 million in FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grants for MCO and Kissimmee Gateway Airport.

Crime rates aboard cruise ships leaving the U.S. have reached a two-year high, and one expert says this creates a "dark cloud" for travelers. According to data from the Department of Transportation, allegations of 48 crimes were reported onboard cruise ships from Jan. 1, 2025, to March 30, 2025. Twenty-three incidents were reported rapes, 10 were sexual assaults and seven were assaults, which all reportedly happened on cruise ships.

People across the country are still having concerns when it comes to traveling. On Sunday, ground stops were issued at Newark Liberty International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, impacting passengers if they were traveling into or out of two of the largest airports in the country. Nick Ewen, senior editorial director at The Points Guy, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the latest safety concerns travelers are experiencing and what protections are in place if flights are delayed or canceled due to air traffic control error.

New changes are coming to the Orlando International Airport (MCO) when it comes to technology. One of the most recent additions is a fully-automated facial biometrics systems, which leaders say will lead to faster processing and shorter wait times.

Travelers aged 18 and older will need a Real ID-compliant document to fly domestically starting May 7, 2025. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish reports live from the Orlando International Airport (MCO).

A new cruise ship is getting ready to make waves at Port Canaveral. The Norwegian Aqua will set sail very soon. FOX 35's Matt Trezza gives us the latest details on the exciting new amenities, including a slide-coaster, a digital sports complex, a 10-story waterslide, and a multitude of restaurants and bars.

More than 300 passengers were affected after a flight was aborted due to a mechanical error on Friday night at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport. Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the plane veered off a taxiway after exiting the runway, and its right main landing gear collapsed. The flight was set to take off around 11:10 p.m. and was headed to Birmingham, England. No one was injured during the incident.