Airport News & Updates - Page 15

Why some US airports are dodging TSA shutdown chaos while others grind to a halt

March 21, 2026

Why some US airports are dodging TSA shutdown chaos while others grind to a halt

Some US airports are dodging government shutdown chaos thanks to private TSA screening contractors who get paid despite the funding standoff.

Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to airports amid funding fight, vows arrests of illegal aliens

March 21, 2026

Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to airports amid funding fight, vows arrests of illegal aliens

President Donald Trump warns he will deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports to arrest illegal immigrants if Democrats refuse to meet his demands to end the government shutdown.

Air travelers are hacking TSA lines during hours-long major airport waits

March 21, 2026

Air travelers are hacking TSA lines during hours-long major airport waits

As TSA workers face empty paychecks and lines stretch past 2.5 hours, travelers are turning to TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for faster security screening.

Live possum discovered hiding among plush toys in an Australian airport gift shop

March 20, 2026

Live possum discovered hiding among plush toys in an Australian airport gift shop

A wild possum found a clever hiding spot among plush toys in an airport gift shop in Australia and was safely removed, staff confirmed.

Feds investigate alarming near miss between Alaska Airlines jet, FedEx plane at busy Newark airport

March 19, 2026

Feds investigate alarming near miss between Alaska Airlines jet, FedEx plane at busy Newark airport

Federal authorities will investigate a reported close call at Newark airport involving an Alaska Airlines and FedEx aircraft on crossing runways Tuesday night.

Video captures crazy airport crowds as passengers pour into terminal after security checkpoints close

March 19, 2026

Video captures crazy airport crowds as passengers pour into terminal after security checkpoints close

TSA shutdown chaos is hitting the Philadelphia airport as three security checkpoints close due to staffing shortages, causing long delays and crowded lines.

TSA warns of security 'threat' as airport checkpoint closures trigger more travel delays

March 18, 2026

TSA warns of security 'threat' as airport checkpoint closures trigger more travel delays

The DHS shutdown has created travel chaos for flight passengers as a Philadelphia airport closes security checkpoints. Long wait times are reported at major airports amid the crisis.

Flight passengers are warned things could get worse amid DHS shutdown, delays and callouts

March 18, 2026

Flight passengers are warned things could get worse amid DHS shutdown, delays and callouts

The U.K. is warning travelers of potential U.S. airport delays amid the ongoing shutdown. TSA callout rates hit record 55% at some airports as unpaid officers quit or call out.

Most vulnerable Senate Dem blames Republicans for unpaid TSA workers after opposing funding bill

March 17, 2026

Most vulnerable Senate Dem blames Republicans for unpaid TSA workers after opposing funding bill

Sen. Jon Ossoff blamed Republicans for the Department of Homeland Security shutdown while the Atlanta airport continued to face travel disruptions.

TSA official warns smaller airports could shut down amid DHS funding crisis

March 17, 2026

TSA official warns smaller airports could shut down amid DHS funding crisis

TSA warns smaller airports may shut down as the DHS shutdown forces security workers to quit, with callout rates jumping from 2% to over 10% nationwide.