Gun detections at Miami International Airport hit a new high last year, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The big picture: TSA saw an overall decrease in guns found in passengers' carry-on bags across Florida airports: 817 in 2024 compared to 834 in 2023.

MIAMI -- Long lines formed at Miami International Airport this week as travelers arriving from Colombia reported being stuck in a single line regardless of their citizenship status. Cell phone video circulating online from Tuesday night shows a sea of people waiting in line.

The Trump administration had added extra inspections for passengers from Colombia as part of a pressure campaign. The effects lingered into Wednesday.

A new county ordinance would restrict protests at Miami International Airport. Why it matters: MIA is a popular spot for airport workers or political demonstrators to gather, but county officials say recent protests have obstructed access to terminals,

The TSA levied nearly $23 million in civil penalties against travelers caught with guns at security checkpoints—a new record and a 10% jump from the previous year.

For the first time in years, TSA officers discovered fewer guns in air travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2024 than the year prior. The drop was small — from 834 in 2023 to 817 last year — but nevertheless notable.

Envoy Air will operate 128 flights each way on its busiest route from Miami International Airport in January 2025.

Miami-Dade County paid $17 million for a site it plans to use as construction staging for Miami International Airport’s improvements.

Since going on sale, $130 one-way was the lowest fare the company promised. Arajet’s website on Friday listed a one-way ticket on May 9 from MIA to Santo Domingo for $126 with a return May 16 for $154. Both fares include taxes and fees.

An FAA statement said a PSA Airlines regional jet collided midair with a Sikorsky helicopter. Here’s what to know about the airline.

An American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport Wednesday evening.

A helicopter and another aircraft collided near Reagan National Airport Wednesday evening, two people familiar with the incident said, drawing a large emergency response. The D.C. fire department said on X that a small aircraft was reported down in the Potomac River near the airport but did not immediately provide more details of what happened.