Airport News & Updates - Page 33

April 12

Flight passenger ‘guilted' into swapping plane seats over baby sparking debate

A flight passenger detailed how a family guilted the person into switching seats so their baby could get a window spot — sparking a debate on Reddit. A travel expert weighed in on the dilemma.

April 11

Airport's strict 'quiet policy' has flight passengers sounding off

Flight passenger shares San Francisco International Airport's quiet policy, which was launched in 2018. Reddit users and a travel expert weighs in.

April 10

American Airlines flight carrying US lawmakers ‘bumped’ by second plane on tarmac in DC

Several U.S. lawmakers on Thursday said a plane clipped their aircraft while awaiting takeoff at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday.

April 10

Flight passenger calls out fellow traveler for ‘spraying’ disinfectant, causing ‘coughing’

A flight passenger said a fellow flyer sprayed cleaning disinfectant all over her seat area, making others cough. Delta Airlines shared how it cleans its planes and a travel expert weighed in.

April 9

Plane undergoes security search 'away from main terminal' near DC after ominous sound reported during flight

Frontier Airlines plane deplaned near Washington, D.C. on Wednesday after a security incident was reported by the crew mid-flight.

April 7

Dolly Parton supporters push petition to rename Nashville airport: 'Departin' from Parton!'

A petition organized by supporters of country music icon Dolly Patron to rename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport has reached nearly 50,000 signatures.

April 7

Small airplane skids off runway into bay during botched landing at Oregon airport

Airport officials confirmed that five people were hospitalized after a small plane skidded off the runway at an Oregon airport and crashed into the water Monday morning.

April 3

American Airlines passengers evacuate flight on wing of plane after landing in Georgia, video shows

Passengers onboard an American Airlines plane evacuated the aircraft from its wings after smoke was reported in the cabin upon landing in Augusta, Georgia.

April 2

FAA increasing air traffic control staff, supervisors at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

The FAA is increasing air traffic control staffing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport near Washington, D.C., following a fatal January midair collision that killed 67 people.

April 2

Plane bounces on Tampa airport runway while trying to land, video shows

A dramatic video captured a small plane bouncing on the runway of Tampa International Airport while attempting a landing, forcing it to go around a second time.