In the latest air travel news, an end to the government shutdown means absent air traffic controllers are returning to work after daily canceled flights neared 3,000 nationwide; a Central European airline plans to begin nonstop flights to SFO next year; Alaska Airlines sets the launch date for its first major transatlantic route; a federal appeals court puts a hold on the U.S. government's order ending the Delta/Aeromexico joint venture;
The Mediterranean is home to some of the most famous islands in the world. Each have their claim to fame. Corsica was Napoleon's birthplace. Rhodes had its Colossus. Malta was a Crusader stronghold. Crete had a Bronze Age civilization that predated the Greeks. For thousands of years, the seas between Europe and Africa have roiled with activity. Visitors usually know one or two basic things about them, and when they arrive, they learn so much more.
JetBlue confirmed it will cease operations at Miami International Airport, with the last flight scheduled for September 3. This route has not been a major hub for the airline.