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  Ultra-low or no cost carriers specializing in business ticket sales is re-starting their normal daily flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport to Managua, Nicaragua. The direct flight project will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 30th. Spirit Airlines had discontinued their flights to Managua earlier this month, when general air travel came to a near standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic. Spirit Airlines is the only airline that flies direct from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Managua, Nicaragua. Most other airlines fly from Miami International Airport. Prices for flights between Miami and Nicaragua have surpassed $2,000 on American Airlines. Interestingly, Spirit Air doesn't include any carry-on or checked baggage charges. Boston Herald: From its Fort Lauderdale hub, Spirit has expanded its presence Latin America and the Caribbean over the years with bargain basement air fares. Spirit Airlines’ headquarters in Miramar, near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A few months earlier, to be

  Traveling by plane has been a bit chaotic this year. Travelers don’t have the ease of take of their coach or boat travel counterparts. Miami International Airport, which is set to have a record-breaking week this Thanksgiving, is recommending people be at the airport at least three hours in advance for domestic flights and three or four hours for international flights. Fort Lauderdale Airport , which is expecting sizable crowds too, is recommending people arrive two hours in advance for domestic flights and three or four hours if flying internationally. This is to make sure you have the time and space to park the car, check you in and take your bag through security. After a summer of flight delays and cancellations across the United States, passenger sympathy has dwindled. But the airline industry seems as confident that the skies are still well stocked as they were in early summer. Many people do not have the luxury of being able to see what their future holds, but there are fre

  LATROBE, Pa. (KDKA) — Spirit Airlines is eliminating another flight from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.  The move will leave Orlando as the only daily destination out of Latrobe. First, Spirit Airlines cut seasonal flights to Fort Myers, Florida, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Now, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They used to love flying out of Arnold Palmer Regional Airport, or at least they did, when Paul Brophy could work from home. "I used to fly to here five or six times a year. Now I try very hard to remain here once a week, if there are instances where that is pragmatic." But the Greensburg couple is frustrated with the loss of yet another airline flight. "They used to fly to almost anywhere. Now they limit themselves to fewer destinations," Brophy said.  RephraseAccording to the Westmoreland County Airport Authority, on average Arnold Palmer Regional Airport sees about 150,000 passengers flying in and out annually. All of it means dollars and cents f

FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA.—There were problems with travel for passengers both in the Niagara area and other international airports across the United States, after a computer software problem caused a delay in operations at what is considered the busiest travel season. For passengers desiring to travel on this Sunday, there was nothing to do other than to wait. “I think this was the busiest day at the airport today.” Heather said she dealt with delays, but her trip was manageable.   “I was supposed to be boarding at 3, and when I got to the airport, they moved my flight up to 4 and then went back for me to board at 5,” she said. “Everything was out of whack.” Meanwhile, traveler Andrew Kene came to BCL. “Welcome home, buddy.” Kene said to his dog. Kene says he’s fine with his half hour delay in Chicago. He added, “Nowadays I’ll take it.” According to his doctor, given the stress of Thanksgiving weekend, he should avoid traveling. It was quite an oppo