Airport News & Updates - Page 3

June 19, 2026

Measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and nearby hotel, health officials warn

A measles-infected traveler may have exposed passengers at LAX and a nearby Hilton hotel on June 11, marking the sixth case in LA County this year.

June 17, 2026

LaGuardia shuts down runway for second time in weeks after pavement issue resurfaces

LaGuardia Airport closed Runway 4/22 after inspectors found a 2-inch pavement depression, reportedly causing delays and marking the second closure in a month.

June 17, 2026

Austin tech leader Joshua Baer identified as victim of Texas plane crash after jet caught fire along highway

Capital Factory founder and Austin tech leader Joshua Baer was identified as the victim of a business jet crash along the Loop 20 highway in Laredo, Texas.

June 16, 2026

FDNY deploys 140+ personnel to JFK after Delta flight reported with flat tires on approach to landing

Delta Flight 1966 from San Juan sparked a massive FDNY response at JFK after reports of landing gear trouble, but the airline says it was precautionary.

June 16, 2026

Crowded airport lounges force airlines to rethink future of travel perks for fliers

Airlines are rolling out grab-and-go lounge concepts to combat overcrowding, offering free food and drinks without the need for travelers to find a seat or stay.

June 15, 2026

Missouri skydiving plane crash that killed all 12 aboard is a 'devastating loss,' company says

Skydive Kansas City says staff remains in shock after a plane crash killed all 12 people aboard, including 11 skydivers and a pilot in Missouri.

June 5, 2026

Passenger allegedly boards flight with fake boarding pass, forcing plane back to gate

A Houston man allegedly used a fraudulent boarding pass to board a United Airlines flight, causing a three-hour delay before the plane returned to gate.

June 5, 2026

United Airlines jet flew too low and too slow before striking light pole and truck near Newark airport: NTSB

NTSB says United Airlines Flight 169 was flying too low and too slow when it struck a light pole and bakery truck near Newark airport on May 3.

June 3, 2026

US ally Kuwait condemns 'brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks' after airport was hit

Kuwait has condemned "the brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks using ballistic missiles and drones," saying Kuwait International Airport had been targeted.

May 30, 2026

Will this high-tech lounge change how you wait at airports?

Portal Lounge opens at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport with gaming stations, a robotic bartender and interactive entertainment for travelers.