Airport News & Updates - Page 24

Toddler among 21 victims in pepper spray, robbery attack at London airport

December 7, 2025

Toddler among 21 victims in pepper spray, robbery attack at London airport

Police arrest suspect after pepper spray robbery at Heathrow Airport leaves 21 people injured, including a 3-year-old child requiring medical treatment.

Nation's 'most stressful' airport called out in study for poor check-in times, departure delays

December 5, 2025

Nation's 'most stressful' airport called out in study for poor check-in times, departure delays

A record 3.1 million travelers were screened on just one day of Thanksgiving weekend as a new study reveals Newark Liberty International as America's "most stressful" airport this season.

Pope Leo XIV praised for 'dressing with respect' aboard airplane in new civility push

December 2, 2025

Pope Leo XIV praised for 'dressing with respect' aboard airplane in new civility push

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy praised Pope Leo XIV's airplane outfit in a viral social media post, sparking debate about airline dress codes and civility today.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.