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Two planes blow tires while landing at major US airport hours apart, FAA investigating

August 18, 2026

Two planes blow tires while landing at major US airport hours apart, FAA investigating

The FAA is investigating after American Airlines and United Airlines planes suffered tire damage hours apart at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks

August 17, 2026

Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks

Customs officials at Haneda Airport found around 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in a Mexican man's suitcase, including endangered species.

DFW Airport scraps controversial Islamic foot-washing station plan as Texas Gov Abbott takes aim

August 14, 2026

DFW Airport scraps controversial Islamic foot-washing station plan as Texas Gov Abbott takes aim

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed a review of state grants to DFW Airport and George Bush Intercontinental over planned Islamic wudu ablution stations.

Delta flight diverted twice after lavatory leak floods cabin, leaves passengers stranded for hours

August 14, 2026

Delta flight diverted twice after lavatory leak floods cabin, leaves passengers stranded for hours

Delta Air Lines Flight 81 declared an emergency for an overweight landing at Heathrow after a lavatory issue forced the Paris-to-Seattle diversion.

Reagan National Airport makes drastic change following deadly 2025 midair collision

August 14, 2026

Reagan National Airport makes drastic change following deadly 2025 midair collision

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport received new surface movement radar to help controllers track aircraft on runways in low visibility.

Live bullet found aboard United flight forces passengers off plane for security sweep at Denver airport

August 13, 2026

Live bullet found aboard United flight forces passengers off plane for security sweep at Denver airport

A live bullet discovered aboard United Airlines Flight 1302 forced 178 passengers to deplane the Boeing 737-900 at Denver International Airport.

Dallas-Fort Worth airport to install Islamic foot wash stations inside bathrooms

August 12, 2026

Dallas-Fort Worth airport to install Islamic foot wash stations inside bathrooms

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport plans to add ablution stations to Terminal D restrooms in a privately funded $300,000 project that's sparking debate.

Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight

August 8, 2026

Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight

Porter Airlines flight 444 from British Columbia was canceled after a toddler refused to buckle their seatbelt, stranding passengers overnight.

$20 avocado toast fuels outrage; travelers say airport food prices are out of control

August 8, 2026

$20 avocado toast fuels outrage; travelers say airport food prices are out of control

An avocado toast for nearly $20 at an airport in the South sparked outrage, but an industry expert says high rents and limited options are responsible for driving up airport prices.

FAA, NTSB investigating possible violation of safety protocol involving Trump, Marine One

August 5, 2026

FAA, NTSB investigating possible violation of safety protocol involving Trump, Marine One

The FAA is reviewing and the NTSB is investigating a loss of separation between a commercial plane departing Reagan National Airport and Marine One carrying Trump to Los Angeles.