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When it comes to vacations, the U.S. stinks

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:39 GMT

The U.S. is the only advanced economy in the world that doesn't guarantee workers any paid time off.

BA flight makes emergency landing at Heathrow Airport

Fri, 24 May 2013 10:46:09 GMT

A British Airways passenger plane has made an emergency landing at Heathrow Airport, prompting the closure of both runways, the airport said on Friday.

Visit Florida reaps benefits of red hot tourism industry

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:07:57 GMT

Florida tourism is on a roll right now and state leaders want to keep up the momentum by spending more on marketing.

Report: Disney cruise fails to promptly report child molestation

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:14:06 GMT

Company officials claimed employees did not know until the next day that a crime was committed.

Customs seizes elephant meat, dead primate in LA

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:14:53 GMT

The agency says in a press release Monday that the illegal items were seized between May 6 and May 10 at an international mail facility and at Los Angeles International Airport.

Florida tourism off to record start

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:05:23 GMT

A record 26 million visitors vacationed in Florida during the first quarter this year.

Airlines lose $552 million in 1Q, better than '12

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:39:57 GMT

U.S. airlines say they improved their financial performance in the first quarter.

Spike in guns confiscated at Tampa Int'l Airport

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:50:21 GMT

Despite repeated warnings, there continues to be a spike in the number of guns confiscated from passengers at TIA.

Search ends for missing cruise couple

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:35:28 GMT

Video footage from Carnival Spirit shows panic-stricken boyfriend going overboard after woman jumps.

Search underway for couple missing from cruise ship

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:25:22 GMT

A massive search is underway for a young couple missing from a Carnival cruise ship.

Special needs teen lost at airport after flight diverts to Tampa

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:16:36 GMT

The 15-year-old with an Asperger's syndrome-like condition was left in an unfamiliar city, not knowing what to do or who to ask for help.

Attendants, TSA officers file legal warning over knives

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:16:25 GMT

Groups include TSA officers, air marshals, pilots and flight attendants.

Little Rock airport renamed to honor Clintons

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:35:24 GMT

The commission voted unanimously last year to rename the airport in honor of Arkansas' most famous political couple.

Police: Robber had Disney cruise on mind

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:26:55 GMT

Investigators say the man could not come up with the final balance owed for the cruise, and he felt "pressured" to fulfill his promise to buy tickets for the long-planned excursion.

Tampa restores charter flights to Holguin, Cuba

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:23:01 GMT

Tampa International Airport is restoring charter flight service to Holguin, Cuba.

Jet possibly hit by lightning, lands at TIA

Thu, 02 May 2013 16:15:36 GMT

A WestJet flight from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale made an unscheduled landing at Tampa International Airport Thursday afternoon.

2 passenger jets clip wings at Newark

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:18:27 GMT

Two airplanes taxiing while preparing for takeoff at Newark Liberty International Airport clipped each other Wednesday night, authorities said.

2 airplanes about to take off clip at NJ airport

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:29:52 GMT

Federal Aviation Administration officials say no one was injured when the planes touched about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at one of the nation's busiest airports.

Carnival seeks dismissal of Triumph lawsuits

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:06:58 GMT

Carnival Corp. is seeking dismissal of lawsuits filed by passengers who endured days of difficult conditions aboard the disabled Triumph cruise ship.

FAA: Air traffic system soon at full operation

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:52:56 GMT

The Federal Aviation Administration says it's suspended all employee furloughs and says air traffic facilities will begin returning to regular staffing levels over the next 24 hours.