Airport News & Updates - Page 34

Travel nightmare unfolds as storm system grounds East Coast flights ahead of July 4

July 1, 2025

Travel nightmare unfolds as storm system grounds East Coast flights ahead of July 4

East Coast airports issued ground stops as thunderstorms brought rainfall and flooding, affecting Newark, LaGuardia, Boston, D.C., Philadelphia and Orlando before July 4.

Mom pulls off sneaky airline seat hack that has other travelers in disbelief

July 1, 2025

Mom pulls off sneaky airline seat hack that has other travelers in disbelief

A family's tactical approach to claiming an empty row on a flight raises questions about airline seating etiquette as passengers and experts weigh in on the practice.

TSA to roll out new security lane, benefits for military service members

June 30, 2025

TSA to roll out new security lane, benefits for military service members

The Transportation Security Administration will be reducing TSA PreCheck fees for active-duty service members and Gold Star Families.

Flight attendant demands passenger spit out Zyn, leaving travelers confused about policies

June 29, 2025

Flight attendant demands passenger spit out Zyn, leaving travelers confused about policies

Smokeless nicotine pouches exist in a gray area for air travel, with TSA allowing them in luggage but airlines having unclear policies about in-flight use, causing passenger confusion.

Traveler nabbed by CBP beagle at airport for carrying illicit food deported after kicking dog 'off the ground'

June 27, 2025

Traveler nabbed by CBP beagle at airport for carrying illicit food deported after kicking dog 'off the ground'

A traveler from Egypt kicked a U.S. Customs and Border Protection beagle Freddy after the dog sniffed out over 100 pounds of banned food earlier this week at Dulles Airport.

Albuquerque Airport control tower fire alarm prompts FAA to divert flights, issue ground stops

June 26, 2025

Albuquerque Airport control tower fire alarm prompts FAA to divert flights, issue ground stops

Fire alarm at Albuquerque International Sunport control tower causes flight diversions and ground stops at multiple airports, with flights directed around the airspace.

Waffle House post about 'realest ID' goes viral, prompting TSA response on social media

June 25, 2025

Waffle House post about 'realest ID' goes viral, prompting TSA response on social media

A viral post showing a Waffle House employee ID prompted the TSA to officially state that such identification cards are not accepted as alternatives to REAL ID for air travel.

July 4th travel surge expected as TSA announces record-breaking screening from past weekend

June 25, 2025

July 4th travel surge expected as TSA announces record-breaking screening from past weekend

Agents screened nearly 3.1 million travelers on Sunday, marking the busiest day nationwide in TSA’s history, the agency said. It's anticipating some 18.5 million travelers over July 4 weekend.

Sneaky airline passenger's carry-on hack sparks debate over flight etiquette

June 25, 2025

Sneaky airline passenger's carry-on hack sparks debate over flight etiquette

Passenger's sneaky attempt to bypass airline carry-on rules by hiding a suitcase behind cabin divider draws criticism as Reddit users discuss FAA regulations and flight safety.

Flight passenger's rant about airline standby practices goes viral as record summer travel gets underway

June 21, 2025

Flight passenger's rant about airline standby practices goes viral as record summer travel gets underway

A Reddit user shared frustration over standby status on a pre-paid flight, igniting debate about airline overbooking as many millions of Americans prepare for July 4th travel.