Airport News & Updates - Page 179

August 5, 2018

18-year-old allegedly tried to steal a plane to fly it to a rap concert

An 18-year-old Arkansas man was formally charged after attempting to steal a plane so he could fly it to a rap concert in another state last month.

August 3, 2018

Jet2 apologizes for asking disabled boy in motorized scooter to prove disability

The 10-year-old reportedly had a "complete meltdown after the incident.

August 2, 2018

TSA considering ending screening at 150 small airports: It's 'beyond comprehension,' says critic

Aviation experts reacted to the proposal with alarm.

August 2, 2018

Feuding French rappers brawl at Paris airport, cause flight delays

It's unclear what sparked the heated fistfight.

July 30, 2018

Vest dispenser at San Francisco airport making good money despite passengers' mocking

A vending machine selling vests at the San Francisco airport is being mocked online, but officials say it makes thousands of dollars a month.

July 30, 2018

Upset teen on American Airlines flight receives 'life advice' from 64-year-old

The teen felt they were being discriminated against.

July 29, 2018

British Airways kicks 20 passengers off flight because heat wave made plane too heavy

A total of 14 flights out of London City Airport were affected by the blazing heat leaving dozens of flyers stranded.

July 29, 2018

Parts of airport shut down after woman slips through security zone

German authorities temporarily shut down parts of Munich airport on Saturday.

July 27, 2018

JFK security 'under review' after escapee from mental health facility hops fence, wanders onto taxiway

Mark Mogensen, 20, was discovered inside the restricted area on July 16, still “damp” from swimming across a bay adjacent to the airport.

July 26, 2018

New airport security scanners may mean passengers no longer have to remove personal items

New airport scanners at London’s Heathrow Airport could mean great things for travelers, especially the ones who are perpetually late.