Airport News & Updates - Page 18

Passengers rip airline for new seating policy: 'It is as bad as everyone is saying'

March 5, 2026

Passengers rip airline for new seating policy: 'It is as bad as everyone is saying'

Southwest Airlines faces passenger backlash over a new assigned seating policy. Flyers have complained about higher prices and boarding issues.

Risky 'airport theory' has travelers cutting arrival time for flights 'way too close,' says expert

March 3, 2026

Risky 'airport theory' has travelers cutting arrival time for flights 'way too close,' says expert

The viral "airport theory" trend has flight travelers arriving just 15 minutes before boarding in a risky gamble to avoid terminal waits. Online searches have surged 11,000%.

New Jersey-bound United flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine fire

March 2, 2026

New Jersey-bound United flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine fire

A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at LAX after engine issue forces turnaround. All 256 passengers and crew safely evacuated from aircraft.

Out-of-control airline passenger caught on video ripping into flight crew in 'sad' meltdown

March 1, 2026

Out-of-control airline passenger caught on video ripping into flight crew in 'sad' meltdown

A Frontier Airlines passenger's profanity-filled meltdown went viral on TikTok, with over 2 million views as she screamed at crew members during a flight headed for Denver.

Tampa airport issues pajama ban, triggering social media firestorm over dress code controversy

February 26, 2026

Tampa airport issues pajama ban, triggering social media firestorm over dress code controversy

Tampa International Airport sparked a viral controversy with a lighthearted X post about "banning pajamas" at the airport, igniting a heated social media debate.

Traveler slams 'awful' experience of canceled flights as budget airline announces creditor agreement

February 24, 2026

Traveler slams 'awful' experience of canceled flights as budget airline announces creditor agreement

Outraged Spirit Airlines passengers face flight disruptions as the twice-bankrupt carrier struggles with staffing shortages, canceling 250-plus flights in February.

Trump airport renaming advances amid controversy. Here are others named for presidents

February 21, 2026

Trump airport renaming advances amid controversy. Here are others named for presidents

Trump would join Lincoln, Kennedy, Reagan and five other presidents with airports bearing their names if Florida's Palm Beach renaming plan moves forward.

President Donald J. Trump International Airport poised to come to Palm Beach under new bill

February 20, 2026

President Donald J. Trump International Airport poised to come to Palm Beach under new bill

A Florida bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump advances to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the FAA for final approval.

Woman charged with animal abandonment after leaving dog tied at JetBlue counter at Las Vegas airport

February 20, 2026

Woman charged with animal abandonment after leaving dog tied at JetBlue counter at Las Vegas airport

A woman was arrested at a Las Vegas airport after tying her dog to a baggage sizer at a JetBlue ticket counter and walking away, police said.

Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare

February 19, 2026

Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare

A bullet found in a United Airlines overhead bin at Newark airport caused a scary security incident for passengers. The ammunition discovery caused a three-hour delay in departure.