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FAA works with airlines to recover from IT systems crash
Read full article: FAA works with airlines to recover from IT systems crashCrowdStrikeās software update to Microsoft computers impacted the operations of American Airlines, Delta, United, Spirit, and Allegiant on Friday at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport.
Holiday travel season: Arrive to airport 3 hours before for domestic flights
Read full article: Holiday travel season: Arrive to airport 3 hours before for domestic flightsTravelers with domestic flights at Miami International Airport need to arrive at least three hours before and at least three hours and 30 minutes for foreign flights, an airport representative said on Monday.
Fort Lauderdale airport reopens after āsuspicious wiresā probe causes delays, traffic
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale airport reopens after āsuspicious wiresā probe causes delays, trafficāOperations at FLL are gradually returning to normal following an earlier security incident outside of Terminals 2 and 3,ā the airport said shortly after 7 a.m. Thursday.
Coronavirus tests now being offered to airline travelers ahead of scheduled flights
Read full article: Coronavirus tests now being offered to airline travelers ahead of scheduled flightsFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā Airports and airlines are now offering COVID-19 testing to travelers before they board their flights in an effort to help people feel safer about flying this holiday season. At Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport crews worked Tuesday to set up a new testing site that will be available to travelers starting Wednesday morning. American Airlines is also set to offer at-home coronavirus test kits to passengers who opt-in. But some worry one negative test could give about a false sense of security. āSome people are at high risk and I think for the high risk people, thatās probably a good idea and would give them comfort.ā
Heavy rainfall over last 72 hours causes flooding in Broward County
Read full article: Heavy rainfall over last 72 hours causes flooding in Broward CountyFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā Relentless rain plus seasonal king tides wreaked havoc on Broward County. He said now every time there is heavy rain there are issues with flooding. āIām disappointed in the oversight and approval process that allowed this to happen.āLocal 10's Jordan Patrick shows rainfall totals in the area in the last 72 hours. (WPLG)Local 10 meterologist Jordan Patrick tracked rainfall over the last 72 hours since Monday morning: Pembroke Pines recorded 6.67 inches of rain, Fort Lauderdale had 6.42 inches, Homestead at 6.24, Cooper City at 6.15, and Miami with 4.05 inches of rain. A flood watch remains in effect in Broward and Miami-Dade counties until 8 p.m. Thursday.
Former Eulen America employees laid off during COVID-19 pandemic claim company kept government money intended to rehire them
Read full article: Former Eulen America employees laid off during COVID-19 pandemic claim company kept government money intended to rehire themFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Airport workers who have been laid off were protesting outside Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport on Monday. Rashad Grant is one of several Fort Lauderdale Airport workers that was laid off at the start of the pandemic who is now questioning his former employers actions. Eulen, Eulen, youre no good. Theyre protesting Eulen America, a company that subcontracts workers to provide ground support services to airlines. The former Eulen workers marched along with union supporters, holding signs reading Black Lives MatterBlack Work Matters.