February 17, 2021 Harry Reid International Airport: Las Vegas likely to rename air hub in honor of former senator The aerial gateway to Sin City may soon go by a new name, as McCarran International Airport will likely be rechristened to honor former U.S. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada.
February 16, 2021 TSA screened almost 4 million people over holiday weekend TSA screened nearly 4 million passengers over the holiday weekend, as travelers flew to see their special someone for Valentine’s Day or skipped town for the three-day Presidents Day weekend.
February 16, 2021 Salt Lake City Airport demolishes 84-foot Delta tower, shares video online The tower, also known as the “terminal 2 ramp control tower,” was demolished on Monday as part of the airport’s latest phase of redevelopment to meet the air hub’s changing traffic, security and safety requirements. Under Phase II of redevelopment, obsolete buildings and facilities will be replaced to conform to the latest safety standards, among other projects.
February 12, 2021 Texas ice storm damages trees, leaves over 58,000 without power An ice storm has frozen Texas, leading to widespread power outages, hazardous travel conditions, felled tree branches and a fatal pile-up involving more than 100 vehicles near downtown Fort Worth.
February 12, 2021 Passenger at Detroit airport caught sneaking $60G hidden in package of menstrual pads U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Detroit Metropolitan Airport discovered more than $60,000 in cash hidden inside a package of menstrual pads in a passenger’s baggage on Feb. 3.
February 12, 2021 Pre-flight coronavirus testing would be more effective than current screening measures, Harvard study finds Researchers at Harvard say that pre-flight testing would be an important and more effective way to reduce transmission of COVID-19 as more people begin taking to the skies in the months ahead.
February 10, 2021 Delta flight out of Pittsburgh goes off taxiway, passengers evacuate A commercial airplane with nearly 80 passengers went off the taxiway at Pittsburgh International Airport on Wednesday.
February 10, 2021 Southwest Airlines urges Biden administration to not require COVID tests for domestic flights Another airline CEO has urged the federal government to not make coronavirus testing mandatory for domestic flights.
February 10, 2021 Iowa airport workers receive award for saving teen from possible human trafficking operation Two employees of Eastern Iowa Airport have been recognized for acting quickly to help save a teenager from a possible human trafficking situation in the fall.
February 8, 2021 Passenger at Chicago airport forfeits almost $100G worth of erectile dysfunction pills to CBP A man was found carrying nearly $100,000 worth of erectile dysfunction pills at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, alleging that the drugs were for his friends.
