January 18, 2019 Southwest Airlines plane ‘slid onto a runway overrun area,’ prompting closure of Nebraska airport: officials A Nebraska airport was temporarily closed down on Friday after a Southwest Airlines plane slid off the runway while it was taxiing, officials said.
January 17, 2019 Air traffic controllers say they are caught in middle of shutdown battle: 'Safety is not a partisan issue' About 10,000 air traffic controllers continue to work in airports across the country without pay. It’s an inherently stressful job. Even before the shutdown, staffing levels at air traffic control towers have been at a 30-year low, meaning people are often working eight- to 10-hour shifts, sometimes six days a week.
January 17, 2019 Muhammad Ali to have airport in Kentucky hometown renamed in his honor Muhammad Ali’s Kentucky hometown will rename its airport in honor of the late heavyweight boxing legend, officials said Wednesday.
January 16, 2019 Elderly Ryanair passenger boards wrong flight, ends up nearly 2,000 miles away from destination Not the vacation he was expecting.
January 16, 2019 TSA says security wait times are 'within normal' range in latest statement On Wednesday, the TSA reported that “overall, passengers waited less than 30 minutes” on Jan. 15.
January 16, 2019 Train outside Atlanta Airport derails, slows service to air hub An out-of-service train stuck on the tracks has disrupted service to and from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
January 15, 2019 American Airlines passenger claiming flight attendant punched him in the head, caused brain injury The passenger has filed a lawsuit against the airline.
January 15, 2019 TSA says majority of passengers experiencing average wait times, only some experiencing times 'longer than usual' The TSA’s press release, issued Tuesday, comes amid reports of passengers experiencing long lines and hectic crowds.
January 15, 2019 Passenger caught smuggling live snake in pants onto flight A passenger was trying to bring a little something extra on board.
January 15, 2019 Pilot caught on camera trying to climb into cockpit through plane window The incident, which took place at Heathrow Terminal 2, was filmed and posted to Twitter.
