Airport News & Updates - Page 19

December 1, 2025

New TSA policy to charge passengers nearly $50 if they don't have acceptable ID

The Transportation Security Administration will charge passengers a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, 2026, for arriving at airport checkpoints without proper ID.

November 30, 2025

America's top airport snacks revealed — and a favorite dominates nationwide

While Oreo cookies dominate nationally, travelers from Maine love Sour Patch Kids and Southern states prefer jerky, regional search data reveals about America's favorite airport snacks.

November 26, 2025

Passenger allegedly opens emergency exit door on taxiing plane, deploys slide at Atlanta airport: police

A passenger is accused of opening an emergency exit door on a KLM plane, deploying the slide while the aircraft was taxiing in Atlanta, leading to the flight's cancellation.

November 26, 2025

LAX travelers abandon cars, walk to airport as protesters block building during Thanksgiving rush

Unite Here Local 11 workers are protesting Flying Food Group at Los Angeles International Airport, blocking traffic and disrupting holiday travel.

November 24, 2025

Stop wearings pajamas on airplanes, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says about 'bringing civility back'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launches an initiative urging travelers to ditch pajamas on flights as part of a larger effort to restore civility in air travel.

November 24, 2025

FAA scrambles to hire 8,900 air traffic controllers by 2028 as shortage reaches crisis levels

Air traffic controller shortage drives new FAA-approved Enhanced AT-CTI training at Middle Georgia State University, offering direct career path.

November 23, 2025

Kristi Noem unveils $1B TSA modernization plan, awards $10K bonuses to workers who served during shutdown

Homeland Security announces $1 billion investment in new TSA scanning equipment and X-ray technology to modernize airport security systems nationwide.

November 21, 2025

Neighbors outraged as LA airport becomes ground zero for AI-driven flying taxis

Archer Aviation has acquired Hawthorne Airport for $126M to launch an LA air taxi network ahead of the 2028 Olympics, featuring AI-powered eVTOL operations and next-gen aviation tech.

November 21, 2025

Knife-wielding man in St. Louis airport shot and killed by police

Police fatally shot a knife-wielding suspect on Friday at St. Louis' airport after the man refused to drop his weapon during a confrontation, officials said.

November 20, 2025

New TSA policy may charge passengers who do not have acceptable IDs at checkpoints

TSA could introduce an $18 fee for travelers without proper ID at airport checkpoints during busy holiday season. New alternative verification program launches nationwide.