Airport News & Updates

Travel 1 day ago

Traveler slams 'awful' experience of canceled flights as budget airline announces creditor agreement

Outraged Spirit Airlines passengers face flight disruptions as the twice-bankrupt carrier struggles with staffing shortages, canceling 250-plus flights in February.

Travel 4 days ago

Trump airport renaming advances amid controversy. Here are others named for presidents

Trump would join Lincoln, Kennedy, Reagan and five other presidents with airports bearing their names if Florida's Palm Beach renaming plan moves forward.

Donald Trump 5 days ago

President Donald J. Trump International Airport poised to come to Palm Beach under new bill

A Florida bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump advances to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the FAA for final approval.

Las Vegas 6 days ago

Woman charged with animal abandonment after leaving dog tied at JetBlue counter at Las Vegas airport

A woman was arrested at a Las Vegas airport after tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and walking away, police said.

Travel 6 days ago

Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare

A bullet found in a United Airlines overhead bin at Newark airport caused a scary security incident for passengers. The ammunition discovery caused a three-hour delay in departure.

Travel 6 days ago

Casinos brace as Las Vegas tourism plunges 7.5% in sharpest annual visitor decline outside COVID pandemic

The Las Vegas airport had 55 million passengers last year, while tourism plunged 7.5% from the prior year to just 38.5 million visitors — marking a stark contrast in travel trends.

New Jersey February 18

JetBlue flight returns to Newark after engine failure, smoke prompts evacuation

JetBlue flight makes emergency return to Newark after engine failure and cockpit smoke. All passengers were safe after dramatic incident that halted operations.

Hong Kong February 16

Tourist arrested after destroying multiple check-in kiosks in Hong Kong airport rampage

Tourist arrested after smashing Hong Kong airport check-in kiosks with metal stanchion. Police reportedly detained the 35-year-old man Monday.

Travel February 16

Shocking airport security busts reveal bizarre and hidden items tucked away in luggage

Weird items found by TSA at airports in 2025 include turtles hidden in clothing, replica bombs in luggage and knives concealed in knee braces amid security screening.

Travel February 15

America’s airport affordability gap: Cities where travel costs are crushing families

Major new study ranks 200 U.S. airports by airfare costs. Dulles was found to be the most expensive at $475, with Fort Lauderdale cheapest at $281 for domestic flights.