Airport changes name after years of fighting over ‘Orlando’

After years of fighting and litigation over who can include “Orlando” in the name of their central Florida airport, Orlando International Airport officials and Orlando Melbourne International Airport officials have tentatively agreed that Orlando Melbourne International Airport will change its name to Melbourne Orlando International Airport.

US airports anticipate record travel amid Memorial Day weekend

More than 1.8 million people went through U.S. airports Thursday. The daily number could top 2 million at least once over the weekend, which would be the highest mark since early March 2020.

CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop

The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.

Ahead of travel surge, TSA reminds passengers of items not allowed in carry-ons

Ahead of an anticipated busy summer travel season, the TSA wants to remind passengers about things not allowed in carry-ons to keep the experience as touch-free as possible.

TSA reminds passengers of items not allowed in carry-ons
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Ahead of an anticipated busy summer travel season, the Transportation Security Administration wants to remind passengers about things not allowed in carry-ons to keep the experience as touch-free as possible.

Norwegian Cruise Line announces plan for U.S. return to cruising

The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.

Orlando International Airport seeing a comeback

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority CEO Phil Brown says last weekend, which was not a holiday weekend, more than 60,000 people a day went through their Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. 

Royal Caribbean holds vaccine event for crew members

Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas sailed into Port Canaveral on Wednesday. It was a sign of the start of crew vaccinations for the cruise line.

CDC adds more COVID-19 guidelines for test cruises to follow

Cruises must look for symptoms or signs of COVID-19 and screen passengers to see if they have been in contact with someone who has tested positive.