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The plane was only a mile or two from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport when the bird struck one of the engines just after 2 p.m. The collision caused considerable damage to the Boeing 737-400.

Seventy passengers and five crewmembers were on board the when the incident occurred.

Pariq Asala was sitting near a wing and said after the thump he saw a fireball shoot out of an engine and a terrible smell came over the plane.

“It smelled like burned car brakes. I knew immediately something was wrong,” he said in a telephone interview with the Orlando Sentinel.

“Everyone remained calm even after the pilot said we had a bird strike,” Asala continued.

“The captain and flight crew did an exceptional job of landing the plane without incident,” said Mike Jachles, a Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue spokesman to the Miami Herald.

As of 2:44 p.m., all passengers were removed from the plane with plans to send them to Washington DC on a later flight.

A US Airways spokesman said the plane will be taken out of service for a thorough examination.

Photo, cliff1066, flickr.

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Taxi cabs are additional options, an airport shuttle or limo would be your alternative options as well. I must add that they get an “A” for convenience. Once you exit the baggage claim area, and proceed outside to curbside, the taxi cabs are conveniently located right outside the front door. Taxicab vehicles have meters in them that measure how many miles it takes for a passenger to reach his or her destination. This is how they determine how much to charge for the travel time and distance. Luxury vehicles often charge higher prices, but you can often share a ride with someone else to make the fare and tip more affordable. Many cities have regulations about cleanliness and speeding. In some cities, for instance, licensed cab drivers cannot smoke in the vehicles. This helps ensure a clean, safe trip for paying customers. The standardized taxi rates are $2.50 for the first 1/6 mile and.40 cents for each additional 1/6 mile, OR per minute of waiting time. There is a $10 minimum fare for trips that begin at the airport. Fares do not include a gratuity, plan to give around 15%.

Shuttle van shared-ride transportation is available, or you might consider a luxury sedan which provides a “zone” fare from the Airport right to your home. Private Car service is also available as well. The Airport Shared Shuttle charges by distance and by person. It is usually less expensive than a taxi for a party of 1 or 2 people. However, it may take you much longer to get to your destination than it would take in a taxi. This is because there are other passengers being dropped off as well, at various locations. Well I hope I was able to shed some light as to what can be expected when flying into Fort lauderdale International Airport.