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An American Airlines flight (AA 308) bound for Bermuda aborted takeoff at Miami International Airport after a NetJets business jet crossed the active runway without authorization; pilots used visual confirmation to avert a collision as ATC clearances caused confusion. The FAA is investigating, and AA 308 later departed for Bermuda, arriving about two hours late amid heavy July travel demand.
An American Airlines flight bound for Bermuda aborted its takeoff at Miami International Airport after a business jet entered the same runway, coming within about a third of a mile; air traffic control audio captured a tense exchange, the NetJets flight was operating under a third‑party vendor, and the AA flight later departed Bermuda as FAA officials sought comment.
JetBlue, already the largest carrier at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International, plans a major expansion with more gates, up to about 150 daily flights in peak winter, and more international and premium service, leveraging Spirit Airlines’ collapse to fill capacity and intensify competition with Miami; the airline has raised its revenue forecast on solid demand.
A Southwest passenger at MIA was told she might need to buy an extra seat because of a new January 2026 policy that allows staff to determine seat fit by eyeballing a passenger. The passenger, Linda Hyde, says she could fit in one seat and had recently flown full, single-seat flights. Southwest later updated the policy to require an extra seat only if the flight is full and to offer extra seats at no cost when available, with refunds contingent on fullness. The incident drew criticism from disability advocates and prompted inquiries to Southwest and the DOT, which notes airlines aren’t required to provide more than one seat per ticket; the case underscores ongoing debates over how size and seating are handled in air travel.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Miami to Atlanta returned to the gate after Shannon Marie Harris, 46, refused to end a phone call before takeoff. Passengers chanted “Get off the plane,” crew urged calm, and all were deboarded. Harris was charged with trespassing and released on $500 bond. Delta Flight 1323 eventually departed about an hour late.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Miami was delayed about an hour after a passenger refused to end a phone call during taxi, prompting the crew to return to the gate and remove her; Shannon Marie Harris of Tyrone, Georgia, was arrested on trespassing charges, and Delta emphasized safety and apologized for the disruption.
Ebony Shyteria Harper, 31, allegedly touched passengers' faces and punched elderly travelers aboard Frontier flight 2089 from Puerto Rico to Atlanta, prompting an emergency diversion to Miami. She’s charged with felony battery on a person 65 or older plus misdemeanor battery and is jailed at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as authorities investigate with the FAA and FBI.
An unattended piece of luggage in the departures area near Door 21 at Miami International Airport prompted a precautionary evacuation. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad investigated; there were no injuries, and authorities later reopened all areas.
JetBlue is canceling all flights to Miami International Airport starting September 3, 2025, due to ongoing financial losses and network adjustments, offering affected passengers refunds or alternative airport options, as the airline continues to struggle financially post-pandemic.
Passengers on American Airlines Flight 2045 from San Francisco to Miami faced nearly a daylong delay after a passenger's laptop caught fire, prompting an evacuation. The fire, likely caused by a lithium-ion battery, led to tense moments and minor injuries for three people. The flight eventually landed in Miami the following morning. Authorities are investigating the incident.
American Airlines passengers on Flight 1353 from Miami to Costa Rica endured a five-hour delay, including two deplanings, due to electrical issues on a sweltering Boeing 737. Passengers, including children, suffered in 95-degree heat without adequate communication or amenities. The flight eventually departed on a different aircraft, but not before further delays due to an intoxicated passenger.
Miami International Airport is closed due to severe thunderstorms and a tornado threat, leading to a full ground stop until at least 4:59 pm. The Ultra Music Festival in Bayfront Park was forced to shut down early, and the city is under a flood warning with heavy rain and strong winds. The Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium and the Youth Fair have also been forced to shut down, as South Florida continues to be battered by stormy conditions.
Miami International Airport has grounded all departures due to wet and windy conditions, with a ground delay in effect until 4:59 p.m. because of thunderstorms and inclement weather. A disabled aircraft on the south runway and nearby lightning have caused delays, resulting in three departures and one arrival being canceled, along with 57 flights being delayed. Travelers are advised to contact their airlines for the latest flight information.
NASA's Terra satellite has captured an image of "fallstreak holes" or "hole-punch clouds" over the Gulf of Mexico, which were likely caused by airplanes flying through altocumulus clouds, freezing supercooled water droplets, and creating circular holes and elongated tunnels. These formations, often mistaken for UFO-related phenomena, are a result of aircraft activity, such as takeoffs and landings at the Miami International Airport, and demonstrate humanity's impact on the natural world.
Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant Bryan Vidal Lorenzo was arrested at Miami International Airport after Customs and Border Protection officials found suspected MDMA in his luggage. He was charged with possession and importation of a controlled substance into Florida, and has been placed on administrative leave without pay. Lorenzo posted a $5,000 bond and was ordered to attend drug counseling.