Airport News & Updates - Page 116

July 29, 2020

Anonymous TSA agent describes unsafe work conditions due to lack of mask enforcement: report

Some workers in the travel industry don’t feel like they are adequately protected by the current rules and guidelines.

July 27, 2020

American Airlines passenger claims 'HIPAA rights' over refusing to wear mask, divulge medical condition

Conservative author and podcast host David J. Harris Jr. reportedly delayed an American Airlines flight on Saturday.

July 24, 2020

American Airlines passenger allegedly removed over refusing to wear a mask, others cheer

The woman reportedly claimed to have a medical condition that prevented her from wearing a mask, but the airline requires passengers to wear masks at all times while on board.

July 23, 2020

Fight breaks out at airport after flight canceled when drunk woman refuses to leave plane

Nobody likes being delayed.

July 22, 2020

TSA catches New Jersey passenger with assault rifle 'artfully concealed' behind suitcase lining

The woman is from East Orange, N.J.

July 20, 2020

Icelandair withdraws decision to fire all cabin crews, replace them with pilots

Icelandair had announced it would be laying off all of its flight attendants and temporarily replacing them with pilots beginning Monday.

July 14, 2020

Passenger claims American Airlines flight attendant 'violently' shook her, accused her of stealing: suit

Nathalie Sorensen is claiming a flight attendant named “Thor” grabbed her arm and shook her “violently” while accusing her of stealing a blanket.

July 13, 2020

Petition to rename Rochester airport after Frederick Douglass trends online

"Douglass’s message might be more relevant today than ever since the struggles he fought for remain ongoing."

July 9, 2020

TSA adds coronavirus-related measures after whistleblower accused agency of not doing enough

The TSA’s director in Kansas filed a whistleblower complaint against the agency last month.

July 7, 2020

NYC man who allegedly smuggled Egyptian artifacts through JFK airport in suitcases is indicted

A New York City man is charged with smuggling Egyptian cultural artifacts through John F. Kennedy International Airport, prosecutors announced on Monday.