South Florida passengers react to Spirit Airlines filing for bankruptcy
The airline assured travelers that flights and pricing would remain unaffected for the time being.
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The airline assured travelers that flights and pricing would remain unaffected for the time being.
Spirit Airlines announced Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a bid to restructure its mounting debt, a move the company described as "proactive."
Spirit Airlines, weighed down by mounting debt, is considering filing for bankruptcy protection.
Morgan Rynor reports a new FAA notice prohibits U.S. civil aviation operations in Haiti airspace below 10,000 feet for the next 30 days after reports of three jets were fired upon.
U.S. airlines are barred from flying to Haiti for a month after 3 American carriers' planes are hit by gunfire amid relentless gang violence in the Caribbean nation.
CBS News Miami's Tania Francois reports the FAA is prohibiting all flights to Haiti after three jets were struck by gunfire Monday, including an American Airlines flight leaving Port-au-Prince bound for Miami International Airport that was announced Tuesday by the airline. The others were a Spirit flight from Fort Lauderdale and a JetBlue headed to JFK.
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida was damaged by gunfire en route to Haiti and diverted to the neighboring country of the Dominican Republic, the airline said.
Tania Francois reports passengers on a Spirit flight to Port-au-Prince on Monday made an unscheduled return trip to Fort Lauderdale after their plane was hit by gunfire.
Morgan Rynor reports dozens of travelers returned to Fort Lauderdale after their Spirit Airlines flight could not land in Haiti due to gunfire.
Florida-based airline identifies about $80 million in cost-cutting measures.
Spirit Airlines is about to roll out tickets that include perks like free snacks and no fee for checking a bag.
The Miramar-based airline is offering bigger seats, free drinks, snacks, Wi-Fi and more bundled with tiered pricing.
Budget carrier Spirit is eliminating some fees amid growing pushback against hidden airline industry charges.
Moments after flight 270 took off from Jamaica to Fort Lauderdale, passengers were told they had to go back. Then they say, they got an alarming message from the cockpit.
Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight from Jamaica to Florida were told to prepare for a water emergency Saturday after a possible mechanical issue.
According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, just before 9 p.m. Thursday, they received a call about an assault on a flight arriving at the airport
As Spirit Airlines is facing financial headwinds, it's celebrating a milestone.
The discount carrier said it will also defer all aircraft on order from Airbus scheduled to be delivered through the end of 2026
The discount carrier said it will also defer all aircraft on order from Airbus scheduled to be delivered through the end of 2026
JetBlue abandoned its proposed acquisition of Spirit only weeks after a federal judge ruled the deal would harm competition.
JetBlue Airways says it may end its attempt to buy low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines as soon as this weekend
Federal judge rules that JetBlue's $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit would limit options for travelers by reducing the number of discount carriers.
The unaccompanied child, who was supposed to be on a flight from Philadelphia to Fort Myers, was instead flown to Orlando.
It is estimated that one in three Americans planning a holiday vacation.
Spirit Airlines is canceling about 100 flights because it's pulling some planes out of service for inspections.
Amy Baker faces aggravated battery and child neglect charges after the I-95 incident, FHP says.
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Scattered showers are expected Wednesday afternoon, with temperatures closer to normal by the weekend.
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of William Serrano Domenech, 49, for the shooting that killed Raul Aballe, 42.
Amy Baker faces aggravated battery and child neglect charges after the I-95 incident, FHP says.
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
The Florida primary has set the stage for November, with nominees now decided in several major races.
The CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy honors the best high school football player from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.
The Miami Dolphins' three preseason games will air on CBS Miami as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman in Tuesday's primary, setting up the race against GOP Sen. Ashley Moody in November.
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk's killing pointed to an engraved bullet, arguing that its inscription shows Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The Trump-backed incumbent has struggled to raise money for his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee investigates numerous allegations against him.
GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic State Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, the Associated Press projects.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
On Sunday, Collins spoke about the ruling on this week in South Florida and explained why he believes he is trailing the Republican frontrunner, Byron Donalds.
CBS Miami's Jim DeFede spoke to former Republican State Senator Jeff Brandes, president of the Florida Policy Project, who is behind one of those lawsuits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Co-stars and friends of Hayden Panettiere are remembering her for her friendship, intelligence and talent after her shocking death on Sunday.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.