Allegiant Faces Coast-to-Coast Pilot Picket
Allegiant Air pilots represented by Teamsters Local 2118 will hold a nationwide informational picket on Tuesday, including at Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, as they push the airline to end negotiation delays and offer a fair contract that keeps experienced pilots from leaving.
Okaloosa Commission approves $4M contract for VPS fuel farm expansion
Okaloosa County approved a $4 million expansion of Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport’s fuel farm, doubling storage capacity to keep pace with surging airline traffic.
Blunt Disregard for the Rules: Wisconsin Man Arrested at VPS for Allegedly Smoking Marijuana At Baggage Terminal
A Wisconsin man faces five years for the sticky-icky.
Crestview Man Arrested For Attempting to Bring Gun Through Security at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
A Crestview man was arrested for attempting to bring a gun through TSA security at Destin-Fort Walton Airport – according to an arrest report.
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.
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.
