Airport News & Updates - Page 29

'Fire incidents' cited by Southwest in new policy applying to wheelchair travelers

September 18, 2025

'Fire incidents' cited by Southwest in new policy applying to wheelchair travelers

Southwest Airlines is implementing new boarding requirements for passengers with wheelchairs and scooters starting Sept. 25, requiring lithium batteries in cabin.

Flight passenger gets too comfortable on plane, sparking etiquette debate

September 8, 2025

Flight passenger gets too comfortable on plane, sparking etiquette debate

An airplane passenger's choice to go barefoot draws criticism on social media, as an expert warns about germs and hygiene issues on dirty plane floors.

Duffy expands air traffic control training program to fight nationwide shortage

September 3, 2025

Duffy expands air traffic control training program to fight nationwide shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expands air traffic control training programs to address a nationwide shortage of roughly 3,000 controllers.

United plane at San Francisco airport collides with another jet while pulling back from gate

September 3, 2025

United plane at San Francisco airport collides with another jet while pulling back from gate

Possible tug equipment failure led to a collision between two United Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft at San Francisco International Airport on Monday.

Miami airport chaos as woman grabs crying child from mother, wraps legs around boy to prevent escape

September 2, 2025

Miami airport chaos as woman grabs crying child from mother, wraps legs around boy to prevent escape

A woman from England allegedly grabbed a crying 4-year-old at Miami airport, claimed he was her child, and wrapped herself around him to prevent his rescue.

'Pawn Stars' boss Rick Harrison calls out 'insane' Vegas prices, blames 'COVID hangover'

September 2, 2025

'Pawn Stars' boss Rick Harrison calls out 'insane' Vegas prices, blames 'COVID hangover'

"Pawn Stars" boss Rick Harrison blamed overpriced casinos and the COVID aftermath for Las Vegas' current tourism decline, with visitor numbers dropping 11.3% in June.

Pilots test first-of-its-kind cockpit alert system that detects possible collisions on runways

August 31, 2025

Pilots test first-of-its-kind cockpit alert system that detects possible collisions on runways

Honeywell Aerospace engineers developed a "surface alert system" that gives pilots two aural warnings when they are 15 and 30 seconds away from a collision on the runway.

FAA cancels Newark airport ground stop after 'equipment' issue affected radio frequencies

August 28, 2025

FAA cancels Newark airport ground stop after 'equipment' issue affected radio frequencies

Newark Airport faced flight delays as the FAA temporarily paused some arrivals due to "equipment" problems that are under investigation.

Woman kicks Southwest employee, punches computer monitors in violent airport meltdown

August 20, 2025

Woman kicks Southwest employee, punches computer monitors in violent airport meltdown

Selomit Velez-Rodriguez arrested after assaulting Southwest Airlines employee and destroying computer monitors at Orlando airport over missed flights.

Duffy’s DOT accuses Biden, Buttigieg of inflating air traffic controller pipeline: ‘Juiced the numbers’

August 20, 2025

Duffy’s DOT accuses Biden, Buttigieg of inflating air traffic controller pipeline: ‘Juiced the numbers’

The Trump administration's transportation department raises air traffic controller standards and suggests weaker standards under Biden increased the average washout rate.