Airline Subcontractor Arrested, Accused of Stealing Luggage at VPS
The Sheriff’s Office Airports Unit has arrested a 19-year-old airline subcontractor for grand theft after alleging he stole more than $16,000 worth of property while on the job at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.
A Royal Salute: Goodbye to the Last Member of the 2nd Fighter Squadron from WWII
Almost 80 years ago – the members of the 2nd Fighter Squadron, the American Beagles, tasted victory in Europe against the Nazis and their allies. The unit fought in their P-40 Warhawks, P-39s, P-51s, and even a couple of British Supermarine Spitfires across the European continent to defeat Nazi Fascists.
45 Eglin F-35s Idled After Ejection Seat Issue Found
A total of 45 F-35 fighter-bomber jets were grounded after an issue with the plane’s ejection seats was found.
Cheaper Flights to Destin? Recently-Lowered Fees Could Make It Happen
According to the Okaloosa Airports Director, Tracy Stage – the Board of County Commissioners’ decision to lower landing fee taxes, more formally known as Passenger Facility Charges, from $4.50 to $3.00 is unprecedented.
Airport to Hire Nine New Employees – Cites Heavy Traffic
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport had almost two million passengers come through its terminals in 2021 – a 40% increase from 2020.
