Airport News & Updates - Page 178

Spirit Airlines flight diverted due to hazmat situation after passengers sickened from 'dirty socks' odor

August 15, 2018

Spirit Airlines flight diverted due to hazmat situation after passengers sickened from 'dirty socks' odor

Several of the 220 people aboard were treated for symptoms ranging from headaches, nausea and difficulty breathing.

Widow sues American Airlines over baggage handler’s bomb threat accusation: 'She lied through her teeth'

August 13, 2018

Widow sues American Airlines over baggage handler’s bomb threat accusation: 'She lied through her teeth'

A widow is suing American Airlines, claiming a baggage handler made false accusations against her husband that led to his arrest.

'Geyser' at JFK Airport bursts from ground near baggage claim

August 13, 2018

'Geyser' at JFK Airport bursts from ground near baggage claim

Yellowstone better watch out.

TSA agent praised for clearing smoking bag at Georgia airport

August 11, 2018

TSA agent praised for clearing smoking bag at Georgia airport

“I just really wanted everyone else to be safe. At that moment I can honestly say I wasn’t thinking of me getting injured," TSA Lead Officer Darrell Wade recalled.

Delta passenger records baggage handler 'recklessly' throwing bags, dropping stroller on ground

August 10, 2018

Delta passenger records baggage handler 'recklessly' throwing bags, dropping stroller on ground

After seeing the latest viral airport video, you won’t be surprised next time your luggage arrives in less than ideal condition.

TSA chief confirms 150 smaller airports will not ditch screenings: 'We’re not doing that'

August 10, 2018

TSA chief confirms 150 smaller airports will not ditch screenings: 'We’re not doing that'

TSA Administrator David Pekoske has shut down the rumors.

Sex toys in airline passengers' luggage prompt security alert at Berlin airport

August 10, 2018

Sex toys in airline passengers' luggage prompt security alert at Berlin airport

Tuesday was not a stellar day for Germany’s airports.

ViaAir passengers claim airline stranded them 450 miles from destination, denied compensation

August 8, 2018

ViaAir passengers claim airline stranded them 450 miles from destination, denied compensation

A plane full of passengers is claiming ViaAir stranded them in a city 450 miles away from their destination.

Terminal at Frankfurt Airport evacuated after family accidentally breaches security

August 7, 2018

Terminal at Frankfurt Airport evacuated after family accidentally breaches security

Federal police stopped flights from boarding and kept passengers out of area A of Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 1 for about two hours.

Alabama woman plans airport flash mob for husband who doesn't make it to airport

August 6, 2018

Alabama woman plans airport flash mob for husband who doesn't make it to airport

It was like a scene straight out of a rom-com, with only one thing missing...