Airport News & Updates - Page 2

Bizarre X-ray scan leads TSA officers to flight passenger's illegal stash

October 12, 2026

Bizarre X-ray scan leads TSA officers to flight passenger's illegal stash

At Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in Arizona, TSA officers exposed a bizarre smuggling attempt, seizing fentanyl, meth, and ketamine stashed inside a modified computer.

Nightmare flight forced to divert to New York after 6 restrooms fail midair

October 9, 2026

Nightmare flight forced to divert to New York after 6 restrooms fail midair

After six of its eight lavatories failed, leaving only two working mid-flight, American Airlines Flight 37 from Madrid to Dallas diverted to JFK in New York City.

Severe turbulence diverts New York City flight to Miami, 8 injured

October 9, 2026

Severe turbulence diverts New York City flight to Miami, 8 injured

Eight people were hospitalized after an Avianca flight from Medellin to New York City was forced to divert to Miami due to severe turbulence

Intruder breaches airport security, takes stolen tarmac vehicle on reckless rampage

October 8, 2026

Intruder breaches airport security, takes stolen tarmac vehicle on reckless rampage

Video shows a Delta passenger allegedly driving a stolen Alaska Airlines tug across the John Wayne Airport tarmac before crashing into another vehicle. The man was ultimately arrested.

Deadly crash kills two as plane plunges into 'ball of flames' near suburban golf course

October 8, 2026

Deadly crash kills two as plane plunges into 'ball of flames' near suburban golf course

Authorities said a Van's RV-7A crashed near Petaluma Municipal Airport in Northern California, killing two people and sparking a fire that engulfed the aircraft.

Popular US airport called out as 'most stressful' in America for travelers

October 7, 2026

Popular US airport called out as 'most stressful' in America for travelers

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport tops a new ranking of the "most stressful" U.S. airports, according to an analysis, with nearly 28% of all flights delayed in 2025.

Passenger jet bound for US plunges 27,000 feet before circling for hours

October 6, 2026

Passenger jet bound for US plunges 27,000 feet before circling for hours

Oxygen masks, a 27,000-foot drop and hours of circling: A retired fighter pilot breaks down what likely happened aboard a British Airways flight that descended suddenly.

Delta Air Lines jet clips Air Canada plane on Los Angeles International Airport tarmac

October 6, 2026

Delta Air Lines jet clips Air Canada plane on Los Angeles International Airport tarmac

A Delta Air Lines jet taxiing at LAX clipped an Air Canada plane being towed to the gate. The FAA is investigating the incident; no injuries reported.

Travel nightmare unfolds as major airline scraps flight after harrowing 12-hour delay

October 6, 2026

Travel nightmare unfolds as major airline scraps flight after harrowing 12-hour delay

United Airlines Flight 884 from Washington Dulles to Rome was canceled after nearly 12 hours of delays caused by mechanical issues and thunderstorms.

FlyDubai co-pilot allegedly planned to crash Israel-bound jet at Ben Gurion Airport

October 5, 2026

FlyDubai co-pilot allegedly planned to crash Israel-bound jet at Ben Gurion Airport

Hamam al-Hammami allegedly planned to crash FlyDubai Flight FZ1073 into Ben Gurion Airport, according to reports on the terrorism investigation.