January 14, 2021 Airlines for America supports FAA mask mandate, penalties for disruptive passengers One of air travel’s largest trade organizations wants Americans to mask up and refrain from disrupting flights.
January 13, 2021 FAA chief issues 'zero tolerance' policy for unruly passengers after recent incidents After a string of incidents leading up to and after the riot at the Capitol, the FAA is implementing a strict policy against disruptive behavior on airplanes. According to the new policy, passengers violating the order will face steep fines and possible jail time.
January 13, 2021 Traveler allegedly tried to hide pot in vacuum-sealed bags, still got caught by airport drug-sniffing dog That’s a lot of marijuana to try and sneak by drug-sniffing dogs.
January 12, 2021 Police dog sniffs out prohibited ‘homemade sausages’ in passenger’s luggage at NJ airport Another day, another load of illegal meat seized at Newark Liberty International Airport.
January 12, 2021 Disney World cutting ‘Magical Express’ bus service, luggage delivery perk for hotel guests Walt Disney World Resort is cutting a popular perk for guests who stay at Disney’s hotels next year.
January 12, 2021 Dog owners protest airlines' emotional support animal ban: 'I will not be sticking him in cargo' Some dog owners say they're sick as a dog over the Department of Transportation’s final decision on emotional support animals.
January 11, 2021 Airport security increasing for members of Congress traveling to, from DC: report The U.S. Capitol Police, House Sergeant at Arms, Washington Metropolitan Airports Authority and the U.S. Air Marshals are said to have teamed up.
January 10, 2021 Indonesian divers find parts of plane wreckage in Java Sea Indonesian divers on Sunday located parts of the wreckage of a Boeing 737-500 at a depth of 75 feet in the Java Sea, a day after the aircraft with 62 people onboard crashed shortly after takeoff from Jakarta.
January 6, 2021 Arizona police seek airplane stolen from airport The thieves broke into the airport just before midnight on Dec. 31 by disabling the main gate and forcing it open.
January 6, 2021 Police seize 162 pounds of smuggled gold at South African airport Police in South Africa are investigating a possible international gold smuggling ring.