Airport News & Updates - Page 127

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

September 10, 2020

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

This "new approach" begins on Sept. 14.

Miami airport officials seize nearly $500G hidden in furniture

September 10, 2020

Miami airport officials seize nearly $500G hidden in furniture

That's one expensive chair.

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

September 8, 2020

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

Keep it moving, folks.

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

September 6, 2020

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

Always double-check the paperwork.

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

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.

Louisiana couple gets married in airport right before their honeymoon

September 4, 2020

Louisiana couple gets married in airport right before their honeymoon

Chase Thomas and Emily Zilich were married at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Friday.

Delta flight delayed after 2 passengers get into fight on jet bridge during boarding

September 1, 2020

Delta flight delayed after 2 passengers get into fight on jet bridge during boarding

A flight was delayed on Sunday after two Delta passengers got into a brutal fight.