Over 800 employees at Universal Orlando Resort will lose their jobs due to impact of COVID-19, notice says
The employees were indefinitely furloughed or permanently terminated, according to a notice filed.
The employees were indefinitely furloughed or permanently terminated, according to a notice filed.
United says it will drop widely scorned ticket-change fees
United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
United Airlines says it is dropping a controversial $200 fee on consumers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
Manufacturing defect leads Boeing to ground several 787 planes
Boeing has found manufacturing defects on some of its 787 long-range airliners in areas where parts of the fuselage are joined together, the latest setback for the aircraft maker whose 737 Max is still grounded after two deadly crashes.
Boeing has found manufacturing defects on some of its 787 long-range airliners in areas where parts of the fuselage are joined together, the latest setback for the aircraft maker whose 737 Max is still grounded after two deadly crashes.
Disney will allow guests to wear Halloween costumes when visiting Magic Kingdom this fall
The typical fall event planned for Magic Kingdom -- 'Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party' -- was canceled earlier this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The typical fall event planned for Magic Kingdom -- 'Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party' -- was canceled earlier this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Port Canaveral officials discuss COVID-19 losses, the future of the Port and cruising
The Port let go of 68 employees, furloughed 17, and they are ratcheting down their service and maintenance contracts, only servicing what the harsh salt air would otherwise ruin.
The Port let go of 68 employees, furloughed 17, and they are ratcheting down their service and maintenance contracts, only servicing what the harsh salt air would otherwise ruin.
Company will pay you $1,000 to go camping for 2 days without internet
One random winner will get paid to give up technology and spend the weekend at a U.S. national park of your choice in an RV.
One random winner will get paid to give up technology and spend the weekend at a U.S. national park of your choice in an RV.
Brevard Zoo to offer free admission to children in September
The Brevard Zoo has several safety measures in place to keep guests safe from COVID-19.
The Brevard Zoo has several safety measures in place to keep guests safe from COVID-19.
SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica now open 7 days out of the week, parks announce
As a reminder, all guests must make a reservation in advance to help manage capacity in line with the park's enhanced health and safety protocols.
As a reminder, all guests must make a reservation in advance to help manage capacity in line with the park's enhanced health and safety protocols.
'Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway' ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios runs without sound and animations
The video, which was taken on July 16th, captured the entire ride and it is eerily quiet and still.
The video, which was taken on July 16th, captured the entire ride and it is eerily quiet and still.
Travelers lost about $900K at airport checkpoints last year, TSA says
Travelers left behind nearly a million dollars at U.S. airport security checkpoints last year, including about $19,000 in foreign currency, the Transportation Security Administration said.
Travelers left behind nearly a million dollars at U.S. airport security checkpoints last year, including about $19,000 in foreign currency, the Transportation Security Administration said.
Mother of 6 claims they were kicked off JetBlue flight in Orlando when her 2-year-old wouldn’t wear mask
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
"Shame on you JetBlue for harassing me and kicking me off with my 6 children because my 2 year old wouldn’t cooperate and wear a mask," she wrote, calling the crew members 'bullies' that "treated me and my family inhumanly."
Nearly 800 workers to be permanently laid off at Orlando International Airport
"Never in the history of aviation and the hospitality industry have we experienced such catastrophic customer traffic declines," HMSHost said in an email.
"Never in the history of aviation and the hospitality industry have we experienced such catastrophic customer traffic declines," HMSHost said in an email.
Carnival hit by ransomware attack
Hackers may have accessed personal data of guests and employees.
Hackers may have accessed personal data of guests and employees.
Universal Orlando Resort launches date-based pricing for tickets
In addition, the theme park company is currently offering a "Buy a Day" ticket that gives visitors unlimited visits through December 24 -- for the price of a single-day ticket.
In addition, the theme park company is currently offering a "Buy a Day" ticket that gives visitors unlimited visits through December 24 -- for the price of a single-day ticket.
Returning vacationers face new constraints as coronavirus spikes
Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.
Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.
Coronavirus pandemic reshaping air travel as carriers struggle
Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.
Airlines are trying to convince a frightened public that measures like mandatory face masks and hospital-grade air filters make sitting in a plane safer than many other indoor settings during the coronavirus pandemic, but it isn’t working.
Harry Potter-themed coaster at Universal Orlando Resort closes after backstage fire
The Orlando Fire Department reportedly was able to quickly take care of the problem with a fire extinguisher though.
The Orlando Fire Department reportedly was able to quickly take care of the problem with a fire extinguisher though.
SeaWorld delays opening of new 'Ice Breaker' coaster until 2021 due to COVID-19 losses, report says
The delay came as the theme park company revealed a net loss of $131 million in the second quarter of the year.
The delay came as the theme park company revealed a net loss of $131 million in the second quarter of the year.
Busch Gardens announces Howl-O-Scream will still happen -- with modifications and social distancing
Get ready to scream: Busch Gardens says Howl-O-Scream is still happening this year.
Get ready to scream: Busch Gardens says Howl-O-Scream is still happening this year.
American Airlines extends its policy on waiving change fees through the end of the year
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.