April 4, 2026 New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes A new study from scientists in Canada suggests airlines should strategically seat elderly passengers to improve evacuation times, as aging populations pose new safety challenges.
April 3, 2026 Flight passengers are paying strangers to stand in long TSA lines as chaos drags on Line-standing services are grabbing attention as travelers face hours-long TSA waits at airports still recovering from the DHS shutdown and officer shortages.
April 2, 2026 American Airlines flight diverted to Detroit after passenger allegedly makes ominous threat American Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Detroit after a passenger allegedly made a false bomb threat, according to federal authorities.
April 2, 2026 Airline cracks down on crew's weight, fitness and health, warning some staff could be pulled from flights Cabin crew at Air India could face unpaid leave under a new health and fitness policy, with those classified as obese via BMI removed from flight rosters, according to reports.
April 2, 2026 Passengers screamed 'turn around' as flames shot from Delta jet engine moments after takeoff Passengers screamed as flames shot from an engine on Delta Flight 104 after takeoff from São Paulo. The plane landed safely with no injuries.
April 1, 2026 WATCH: Airplane passenger captures sparks following takeoff A passenger recorded video from inside a Delta Air Lines flight after an engine malfunctioned moments after takeoff in São Paulo, Brazil. (Aline Correa de Araujo via Storyful)
April 1, 2026 Stubborn stroller sparks chaotic airport showdown with baggage handlers in viral video Two baggage handlers went viral after spending five minutes battling a baby stroller at Kansas City International Airport as watching travelers cheered them on. See the video.
March 30, 2026 Leavitt calls on Congress to end Easter recess to work on DHS shutdown The White House urges Congress to return from Easter recess to fund DHS, as TSA staffing shortages and long airport security lines persist nationwide.
March 30, 2026 Homan defends ICE agents at airports to ‘help our brothers and sisters in TSA’ Fox News congressional correspondent Bill Melugin reports on President Donald Trump’s order to pay TSA workers amid the DHS shutdown. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., discusses ICE’s deployment at airports on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’
March 30, 2026 Airports beg flight passengers to change their travel habits after DHS shutdown jams lines Airports are updating their travel advisories amid TSA staffing shortages from the DHS shutdown, with some now urging passengers not to arrive too early at the airport.
