Airport News & Updates - Page 12

March 9, 2026

DHS hammers Dems over airport security lines amid funding lapse

The Department of Homeland Security blamed Democrats for long TSA security lines amid the funding lapse, calling for them to fund the department.

March 8, 2026

Actor and former 'SNL' star slams major airline for his seat downgrade: ‘I paid for first class’

An actor and comedian has alleged that American Airlines downgraded him from first class to economy on a red-eye flight, sparking controversy over airline practices.

March 7, 2026

Audiobooks surge as travel favorite, helping fuel debate over what 'counts' as reading

Americans are ditching traditional books for audiobooks, with daily listening up 167% since 2016. But does the popular travel pastime count as reading? Experts weigh in.

March 6, 2026

Emergency landing ends in tragedy as plane crashes on New Mexico golf course

A small plane crashed during an emergency landing at an Albuquerque golf course Friday, leaving one dead and another in critical condition.

March 5, 2026

Private flights account for 30% of departures from Oman airport as wealthy evacuate Middle East

Private flights account for more than 30% of departures from Oman's main airport as Middle East evacuation efforts intensify amid conflict escalation.

March 5, 2026

Passengers rip airline for new seating policy: 'It is as bad as everyone is saying'

Southwest Airlines faces passenger backlash over a new assigned seating policy. Flyers have complained about higher prices and boarding issues.

March 3, 2026

Risky 'airport theory' has travelers cutting arrival time for flights 'way too close,' says expert

The viral "airport theory" trend has flight travelers arriving just 15 minutes before boarding in a risky gamble to avoid terminal waits. Online searches have surged 11,000%.

March 2, 2026

New Jersey-bound United flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine fire

A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at LAX after engine issue forces turnaround. All 256 passengers and crew safely evacuated from aircraft.

March 1, 2026

Out-of-control airline passenger caught on video ripping into flight crew in 'sad' meltdown

A Frontier Airlines passenger's profanity-filled meltdown went viral on TikTok, with over 2 million views as she screamed at crew members during a flight headed for Denver.

February 26, 2026

Tampa airport issues pajama ban, triggering social media firestorm over dress code controversy

Tampa International Airport sparked a viral controversy with a lighthearted X post about "banning pajamas" at the airport, igniting a heated social media debate.