Total passenger traffic at Miami International Airport grew 2.1 percent through September to 30.5 million travelers, powered by a 4.4 percent jump in international traffic to nearly 15.2 million passengers. The number of domestic travelers increased to 15.3 million passengers through September, equal to last year’s total through the third quarter.

United Airlines has said its results for the third quarter are “not at the level we expected or deem acceptable” after selling too many cheap seats. The US-based carrier – which includes the merged Continental Airlines – earned $379 million during the period, or 98 cents per share. This compares to a profit of $6 million, or two cents per share in the same quarter a year ago. Traffic fell slightly in the most recent quarter, and is down one per cent for the year.

Southwest Airlines has reported its third quarter 2013 results, revealing record net income. Excluding special items, the carrier made $241 million during the period, or $.34 per diluted share, compared to third quarter 2012 net income, excluding special items, of $97 million, or $.13 per diluted share.

Jellyfish blooms are on the rise and taking over the ocean, experts say. They may not look scary, but they pose a serious threat to regions that are just now entering their tourism seasons. Jellyfish are the most deadly marine organism in the world, with few predators.

Mr. Tony Potter, Board Director of Corinthia Hotels, announced that the Born Free Foundation, Just a Drop, and Skal International will be the 2013 World Tourism Award Honorees.

After four years and $409 million spent, the renovation and expansion of Lynden Pindling Airport in Nassau, Bahamas, is finished. With the final bolt in place, the ribbon was cut on Oct. 23 to open a 105,000-square-foot terminal for domestic flights and international departures.