March 23, 2021 Travelers caught with gold hidden under toupees, in their socks Smugglers were caught with nearly $400,000 in gold hidden over multiple areas of their bodies.
March 23, 2021 TSA records 1.5 million travelers in single day for first time since March 2020 On Sunday, March 21, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened more than 1.5 million travelers in a single day — the highest traveler throughput in over a year. The following Monday, March 22, also marked the 12th consecutive day that TSA checkpoints reported screening over 1 million passengers per day, a milestone also not observed since March 2020.
March 20, 2021 Volcano erupts in Iceland for first time in 6,000 years A volcano near Iceland's capital city and the country's Keflavik International Airport erupted Friday after sitting dormant for 6,000 years.
March 17, 2021 FAA: Pilots reported more laser strikes in 2020 than in previous year, despite the pandemic The FAA has unfortunately reported on a significant increase in the number of pilots reporting laser strikes in 2020, even as fewer planes were flying due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
March 16, 2021 Pennsylvania TSA officer praised for making COVID-19 vaccine appointments for local seniors A Transportation Security Administration officer in Pennsylvania has been praised by her employer for dedicating her free time to making coronavirus vaccine appointments for at-risk seniors.
March 16, 2021 FAA extends zero-tolerance policy for unruly airline passengers, says number of cases still 'far too high' The agency’s zero-tolerance policy, originally announced in January, was previously scheduled to expire on March 30. Violators face jail time or possible fines of up to $35,000.
March 14, 2021 Massive Colorado snowstorm slams drought-stricken region, canceling 2,000 flights Officials have also shut down major roadways as the snow piles up, warning residents not to travel unless necessary.
March 12, 2021 America's first airport 'shot bar' opens in Seattle While restaurants in Washington state still face capacity restrictions amid the coronavirus pandemic, one chef working at an eatery in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has come up with an idea to keep up business.
March 12, 2021 JetBlue passenger faces $14,500 fine for refusing to wear mask or stop drinking alcohol, FAA says The passenger, who was not identified, was among those on a Dec. 23 flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to the Dominican Republic, according to the FAA.
March 10, 2021 Airlines warn of flight disruptions in Colorado ahead of 'major' snowstorm A winter storm forecast for the Rocky Mountains and central High Plains this weekend already has some airlines warning passengers that their travel plans may be disrupted.
