Air Travel

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Albert Whitted Airport Manager Richard J. Lesniak discusses what electric air taxis could mean for public transportation and more.

If you are flying out of Tampa Bay for Thanksgiving, airport officials have advice for smooth travels.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we explore why some Floridians are thinking of bolting while others stay put, how air taxis could lift commuters and the region's original aviation innovation.

The FAA began cutting flights on Friday to deal with a shortage of air traffic controllers amid the government shutdown, forcing travelers at airports like TPA to deal with delays and cancellations.

Officials say Flight 1230 was traveling from Cancun to Newark when the altitude dropped, forcing a landing at Tampa International Airport. The FAA is investigating.

Beyond Orlando, Florida dominates the top 10 national travel destinations, with Fort Lauderdale ranking fifth and Miami eighth, boosting demand for flights and cruises departing from the Sunshine State.

The FAA said a backup system kicked so the outage didn't lead to flight disruptions like what happened after similar outages around the Newark airport this spring.

The investment firm that took control of the regional airline after a failed bankruptcy auction made the decision to close. Customers were urged to get refunds through credit card and travel agencies.

The checkpoint, now open for business, has new CT scanners to expedite processing as well as an extra lane for travelers, a roomier waiting area and a new shuttle lobby. Here's what it looks like.

Tampa International Airport officials tell spring break travelers to beware the Ides of March — they project a record 101,000 travelers on March 15.

Jet lag is a problem for many travelers but there are some easy ways to adjust your body clock. It might take planning ahead.

When traveling to a city like New York, Atlanta or Los Angeles, a nonstop out of Tampa is a common option, but costly flights with layovers are the norm when going to or from smaller cities — but not anymore.