Airport News & Updates - Page 113

September 23, 2020

Travelers rate these North American airports top for satisfaction

Results of the 2020 North America Airport Satisfaction Study indicate that satisfaction within such airports has "risen sharply" since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, J.D. Power said. 

September 22, 2020

TSA starts 'Prohibited Items Week' to minimize checkpoint snafus

The Transportation Security Administration has kicked off its inaugural “Prohibited Items Week” to help travelers figure out which possessions cannot go on a commercial aircraft.

September 16, 2020

TSA explosives expert called in to examine 'suspicious' item in luggage: 'Could have resulted in a tragic outcome'

TSA officers were able to find the passenger and safely dispose of the object.

September 15, 2020

Rome's Fiumicino Airport is world's first to earn 5-star 'COVID-19' safety rating

When in Rome… take some time to enjoy the COVID-compliant safety protocol at the city’s largest airport.

September 14, 2020

Spirit passenger escorted off plane after racial, anti-mask rant: 'I am a queen from California'

An unidentified passenger was recorded during a racially tinged rant while not wearing a mask on a Spirit airlines flight last week.

September 10, 2020

U.S. to end enhanced screening program for arriving international travelers, CDC confirms

This "new approach" begins on Sept. 14.

September 10, 2020

Miami airport officials seize nearly $500G hidden in furniture

That's one expensive chair.

September 8, 2020

Hawaii officials intercept cult at airport, reroute group back to Colorado

Keep it moving, folks.

September 6, 2020

Australian authorities confiscate $19,000 alligator purse over missing $50 permit

Always double-check the paperwork.

September 6, 2020

Hawaii plane appears to suffer engine fire before landing safely: report

Passengers on a military charter flight in Honolulu had some scary moments late Saturday when an unspecified engine problem cause an inflight emergency, according to a report.