Cold weather brings chaos to travelers at South Florida airports
A spokesperson for MIA told CBS News Miami that due to cancellations and low temperatures, there would be delays with bag processing.
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A spokesperson for MIA told CBS News Miami that due to cancellations and low temperatures, there would be delays with bag processing.
The winter storm's icy grip is still disrupting travel, with hundreds of flights in and out of South Florida canceled for a third straight day.
Thousands of flights across the U.S. have been impacted by a deadly winter storm that swept across the nation over the weekend.
Shortly after 5 p.m., the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office responded to MIA regarding a report of unattended luggage at Door 21 of the South Terminal on the Departures level of the airport.
As a powerful winter storm threatens to disrupt travel for millions across the country, those arriving in sunny Miami on Thursday share their relief at escaping the worst of the weather.
Hundreds of Caribbean-bound flights were canceled at Miami International Airport after airspace closures in Venezuela, leaving travelers stranded, separated from their luggage, and facing days-long delays.
When deputies took him into custody, he was revealed not to have a valid boarding pass or baggage claim tags, the arrest documents said.
Long lines have been greeting travelers at Miami International Airport as millions across the U.S. make their way home after Christmas.
Authorities say the passenger was stopped during an outbound inspection, during which officers found 60 vacuum-sealed bundles and two hidden AirTags inside her luggage.
South Florida airports are bracing for a bustling holiday season.
Pack your patience if you're hitting the road or catching a flight this holiday season in South Florida.
AAA predicts that in Florida alone, 7.5 million people will travel for the holidays this year, which is about a quarter-million more than last year's season.
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One person is dead and three other people were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash near Miami International Airport late Friday night, deputies said.
AAA predicts a record-breaking travel season with most Americans driving to their destinations, while airports like Miami International report smooth operations despite the holiday crowds.
Now that the travel chaos caused by the government shutdown is over, people who are traveling by air are relieved.
Miami International Airport said it expects Friday, Saturday and Sunday before Thanksgiving to be the busiest days.
Just 10 days before Thanksgiving, the FAA lifted staffing cuts at airports across the U.S. as the government reopened.
"This morning. We were supposed to leave here at 6 o'clock. We got here. The lady said no flights, no connecting flights," said Brenda Boyd, a passenger.
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