Airport News & Updates - Page 130

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

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.

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

July 23, 2020

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

Nobody likes being delayed.

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

July 22, 2020

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

The woman is from East Orange, N.J.

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

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.

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

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.

Petition to rename Rochester airport after Frederick Douglass trends online

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."

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

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.

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

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.

Airport offering flights to nowhere for people who want the illusion of travel

July 3, 2020

Airport offering flights to nowhere for people who want the illusion of travel

A Taiwanese airport has created an experience for TSA-starved travelers to check-in for a flight.

Atlanta airport sees delays after TSA agent tests positive for coronavirus: reports

July 2, 2020

Atlanta airport sees delays after TSA agent tests positive for coronavirus: reports

Travelers using one of America’s busiest airports faced delays Wednesday after a Transportation Security Administration agent tested positive for the coronavirus.