Airport News & Updates

Travel 2 days ago

Your holiday travel plans could be ruined if you wear one particular item to the airport

The TSA is advising holiday travelers to skip sparkly sweaters and sequined outfits at airport security checkpoints, as glittery clothing can trigger extra screening.

Turkey 3 days ago

Jet crash carrying Libya’s top general triggers airspace shutdown over NATO capital

Turkey shuts down Ankara airspace after business jet carrying Libya's top military commander crashes. Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad is feared dead.

Travel 4 days ago

Flying for Christmas? Avoid 3 travel mistakes that ruin holiday trips and get people in trouble

Three major travel issues can turn Christmas flights into chaos and add more stress than necessary, from overpacking to rude behavior, say former flight attendants.

Atlanta 5 days ago

Man rushed to hospital in apparent self-inflicted shooting at Atlanta airport

Man suffers apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport near baggage claim. Victim hospitalized, alert and conscious.

Travel 5 days ago

Airline passengers on 'Jetway Jesus' and 'miracle flights' accused of faking disabilities for better boarding

Social media users are blasting "Jetway Jesus" and "miracle flight" scams, as some passengers allegedly fake disabilities to board early on wheelchairs, then walk off unassisted.

Travel 6 days ago

Stash a simple item in your carry-on to avoid travel delays and stress, experts advise

Travel experts reveal why a simple pen is the most overlooked airport essential, preventing delays at immigration and customs when forms need completing.

Politics December 19

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's pregnant daughter rips 'unconstitutional' TSA after 'invasive pat-down'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's daughter Evita Duffy-Alfonso blasted the TSA, calling it "unconstitutional," and advocating for eliminating it.

Los Angeles December 18

Stolen plane crashes into building at Los Angeles airport; suspect arrested

A hijacked plane crashed at Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles after a suspect reportedly broke into a flight school building. The FBI responded to the early morning incident.

Travel December 17

Airports allow non-traveling public past security entrances for first time in decades

Oakland airport introduces guest passes, allowing non-passengers to accompany travelers past security — reviving a pre-9/11 tradition at U.S. airports.

New York City December 16

CBP officer fires weapon during road rage incident near JFK Airport entrance

A Customs and Border Protection officer opened fire during a road rage clash near John F. Kennedy International Airport, claiming self-defense.