Airport News & Updates - Page 11

Plane door opens in midair moments after takeoff, leaving flight passengers stunned and social media buzzing

April 9, 2026

Plane door opens in midair moments after takeoff, leaving flight passengers stunned and social media buzzing

A Cape Air flight heading to Boston, Massachusetts, turned back to Nantucket after its cabin door partially opened in midair shortly after takeoff from the airport.

Dem lawmaker calls for TSA to bring back shoes-off airport security policy

April 8, 2026

Dem lawmaker calls for TSA to bring back shoes-off airport security policy

Sen. Tammy Duckworth is calling on the TSA to bring back its controversial policy requiring travelers to remove their shoes before going through security checkpoints at airports.

Hundreds stranded for days on remote island in freezing weather after emergency flight diversion

April 7, 2026

Hundreds stranded for days on remote island in freezing weather after emergency flight diversion

Passengers of British Airways said they were left stranded in freezing St. John's, Newfoundland, and blasted the airline over a lack of communication and assistance.

Flight passengers slam airlines for pushing early bag checks even with empty bins on board

April 6, 2026

Flight passengers slam airlines for pushing early bag checks even with empty bins on board

Airline passengers say they're being forced to check their carry-on luggage even as empty overhead bins remain, fueling complaints about boarding practices.

Woman gives birth midflight as air traffic controller suggests fitting name for baby

April 6, 2026

Woman gives birth midflight as air traffic controller suggests fitting name for baby

A routine Caribbean Airlines flight from Kingston, Jamaica to New York turned into a midair delivery after a passenger went into labor onboard.

New study reveals in-flight risks and dangers for millions of older travelers on planes

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.

Flight passengers are paying strangers to stand in long TSA lines as chaos drags on

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.

Airline cracks down on crew's weight, fitness and health, warning some staff could be pulled from flights

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.

Passengers screamed 'turn around' as flames shot from Delta jet engine moments after takeoff

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.

Traveler hands out vodka shots in massive TSA line amid US airport lines and delays

March 31, 2026

Traveler hands out vodka shots in massive TSA line amid US airport lines and delays

A Houston flight passenger became a social media hero after handing out free vodka shots to strangers suffering through a four-hour TSA line at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.