Airport News & Updates - Page 27

May 21

Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety

Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

May 20

Hawaiian Airlines flight diverted on San Diego tarmac over possible bomb threat; person arrested

One person was arrested for a possible bomb threat aboard a Hawaiian Airlines jet preparing to take off from the San Diego International Airport.

May 20

Flight passenger calls out 'nasty cologne' wearer, igniting airplane etiquette debate

A flight passenger's complaint about "nasty cologne" on board sparked a Reddit debate about the impact of strong scents in confined spaces and passenger etiquette.

May 19

Flight passenger spots cockroaches crawling in airplane cabin: 'Never again'

After a passenger found roaches on a Spirit Airlines flight, she shared footage online. Spirit Airlines inspected the aircraft and said it maintains a commitment to cleanliness.

May 19

Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without conscious pilot, investigation reveals

A Lufthansa Airbus A321 flight experienced a incident on Feb. 17, 2024, when a copilot fainted alone while the captain was on a restroom break.

May 18

Family kicked off flight over son’s insect bites despite doctor’s approval

A family was stopped from boarding their British Airways flight after staff became suspicious of insect bites on their baby's leg, as the airline cites safety concerns.

May 16

Bumpy Weather Over Newark: House Democrats could face consequences for Delaney Hall incident

A trio of House Democrats could face major consequences after they scuffled with federal law enforcement officers at Newark ICE detention center Delaney Hall on May 9.

May 15

Major airline holding flights to accommodate flyers with connections

American Airlines is rolling out tech to delay flights for connecting passengers, starting at Dallas-Fort Worth and then expanding to other hubs this summer.

May 15

Flight passengers may face big hurdles during Memorial Day weekend travels

Record Memorial Day travel expected with 45.1 million Americans traveling. AAA notes air travel rise as travel experts advise caution at New York airports.

May 14

Flight passenger brings up 'vaping in the bathroom,' sparking debate about on-board actions

Flyer takes to Reddit to ask whether flight attendant can tell if passengers vape while in the bathroom on a plane, sparking a debate. A travel expert weighed in.