Airport News & Updates - Page 221

February 16, 2017

TSA discovers woman's cane is actually a hidden sword

When an 80-year-old woman went through security at Myrtle Beach Airport in South Carolina on Feb.9, officers noticed something odd about her cane.

February 14, 2017

Passenger held at Indian airport with multiple gold bars stuck in his rectum

Officials detained a man after discovering gold pieces hidden inside his body and luggage.

February 12, 2017

United Airlines investigating pilot being taken off San Francisco-bound flight

United Airlines is investigating an incident that resulted in removing a pilot from a San Francisco-bound flight before it left Austin, Texas.

February 10, 2017

Pennsylvania residents will need more than a driver's license to fly in US next year

The federal government’s Real ID Act sets tougher standards for IDs to improve security.

February 6, 2017

House report: TSA airport security standards could fail to prevent insider threats

The House Homeland Security Committee released a new report on Monday finding a lack of employee screening and vetting for those working in the TSA.

February 2, 2017

Are you true a football fan? Fun facts about Super Bowl LI

How many wings do Americans really eat on Super Bowl Sunday?

February 2, 2017

Dubai Airport is world's busiest for international travel

The airport's 2016 traffic was up 7.2 percent from 2015.

January 30, 2017

Airlines, airports maintain normal operations amid nationwide protests

Airports around the country say operations have mostly resumed to normal after a series of protests erupted in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking visitors from seven predominantly Muslim nations.

January 30, 2017

Speedier security? Los Angeles Airport to install new scanners

The kiosks can confirm a traveler's identification in seconds.

January 28, 2017

Protests erupt at airports around the U.S. following Trump travel ban

President Donald Trump's travel ban barring citizens of seven predominantly Muslim nations entry into the U.S. has sparked protests around the country.