Survey: More Floridians Plan to Getaway for the Summer
More Floridians (65%) plan to take a summer vacation of four days or more between May and September, an 8 percent increase from last summer, a just released AAA Consumer Pulse survey revealed.
Disney Fantasy Sails into Port Canaveral Amidst Fanfare
Just before day-break Tuesday, the Disney Fantasy sailed into Port Canaveral to much fanfare and fireworks.
Vision Quits Flying to Panhandle
When Vision Airlines announced last year that it would expand its service to Northwest Florida Regional Airport, Gov. Rick Scott hailed the move and said it would help job creation. But the boost might be short-lived.
Orlando to Cuba Flights Authorized
Cuban-born residents living in Central Florida will now find it easier to travel to Cuba. Orlando International Airport has just been granted permission to provide air service between the U.S. and the island nation.
Two Orlando Hotels Named Among 2012 Best U.S. Hotels
U.S. News & World Report today released its 2012 rankings of the Best Hotels in the USA and two luxury hotels in Orlando are among the 154 top-ranked properties.
Brazilian Visitors Boost Orlando Traffic, Economy
Brazilian visitors to Orlando helped boost the local economy by some $280 million and assisted in stimulating international traffic at Orlando International Airport, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority said. Named the “Floridian of the Year” for 2011 by Florida Trend Magazine, the robust Brazilian economy has made Florida the number one destination in the U.S. for tourists arrivals from that country and helped off-set a slight decline in domestic traffic for the month at Orlando International Airport.
AirTran Gets Tapped on the Wrist for Deceptive Price Advertising
Orlando-based AirTran has been fined $60,000 for deceptive price advertising, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Wednesday. DOT rules require any advertising that includes a price for air transportation to state the full price to be paid by the consumer, including all carrier-imposed surcharges.
Hated American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
Amid awful customer service and continued losses, American Airlines and American Eagle’s parent companies filed today for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Southwest Airlines Launches Nationwide Fare Sale
Southwest Airlines today launched a four-day winter sale with air fares starting as low as $59 one-way to select destinations nationwide.
