Officials investigate Southwest flight that departed from closed runway

There is a heightened focus on the aviation industry after a spate of runway incursions and near-miss events at airports nationwide.

Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas reportedly catches fire and briefly loses power

A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, billed as the world’s largest cruise ship, and also led to a brief loss of power, according to reports.

Airplane suddenly drops 25,000 feet midflight, injuring 17 passengers

Korean Air said 17 passengers received medical attention after one of its Taiwan-bound flights dropped mid-air due to pressurization issues.

US prosecutors recommend criminal charges against Boeing for violating settlement: report

U.S. prosecutors have reportedly recommended that the Department of Justice (DOJ) bring criminal charges against Boeing for violating a settlement related to two fatal crashes. 

How Boeing's latest crisis could affect your summer travel plans

The CEO of Boeing surprised lawmakers when he told them his company has not taken any new orders in two months. The airplane maker is also struggling to fill current orders. That puts more pressure on its customers, including Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.

Ex-Florida airport Customs agent pleads guilty to stealing $19K from passengers: DOJ

A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer at a Florida airport pleaded guilty this week to stealing nearly $19,000 in cash from international passengers while on duty, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida.

Boeing CEO apologizes to families of 737 Max crash victims during Senate panel testimony

Boeing CEO David Calhoun stood and faced the people in the audience who were holding photos of some of the 346 people who died in the 2018 and 2019 737 Max jetliner crashes.

Orlando is getting a passport office

Orlando will soon be home to one of six new passport offices being created in the U.S.

FBI warns of Mexican cartels targeting Americans in timeshare fraud schemes

The FBI is warning of a spike in scams targeting timeshare owners and that a large portion of these schemes are being perpetrated by Mexican drug cartels.

Coroner provides update on 8-year-old girl who died on Chicago-bound flight

The preliminary autopsy that was conducted on an 8-year-old girl who died after suffering a medical emergency on a Chicago-bound flight was deemed inconclusive.

Florida veteran's cruise plans canceled after he was denied boarding over missing service dog paperwork

A Florida veteran's Mother's Day cruise with his mom was stopped before it even began after, he said, he was denied from boarding the ship due to missing paperwork required for his service dog.

Veteran misses cruise because of service dog paperwork
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A Florida veteran's Mother's Day cruise with his mom was stopped before it even began after, he said, he was denied from boarding the ship due to missing paperwork required for his service dog.?