Airport News & Updates - Page 37

Cause of failed Alaska Airlines landing gear that sent passengers screaming revealed

May 30, 2025

Cause of failed Alaska Airlines landing gear that sent passengers screaming revealed

A fatigue fracture from improper maintenance caused an Alaska Airlines' landing gear failure during a 2023 flight, NTSB investigators revealed in a report.

Oh, Canada: Toronto man pleads guilty after wild airport assault on TSA agents in Miami was caught on video

May 29, 2025

Oh, Canada: Toronto man pleads guilty after wild airport assault on TSA agents in Miami was caught on video

A Canadian man pleaded guilty to assaulting TSA officers at a Miami airport after a violent outburst caught on video during holiday travel chaos.

Transportation Department deploying artificial intelligence to spot air traffic dangers, Duffy says

May 28, 2025

Transportation Department deploying artificial intelligence to spot air traffic dangers, Duffy says

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces AI use to prevent incidents like the fatal DCA crash, aiming for improved safety.

Duffy urges Senate to pass Big Beautiful Bill's $12.5B air traffic system fix

May 28, 2025

Duffy urges Senate to pass Big Beautiful Bill's $12.5B air traffic system fix

Transportation Secretary Duffy said the U.S. air traffic system is antiquated and urged the Senate to pass the Big Beautiful Bill which has $12.5 billion earmarked for system upgrades.

Travelers are stuffing basic household item with clothes to avoid flight baggage fees

May 28, 2025

Travelers are stuffing basic household item with clothes to avoid flight baggage fees

As airlines tighten luggage rules, some travelers are using pillowcases to sneak extra items on board. Experts weigh in on this clever yet risky travel hack.

United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more time

May 27, 2025

United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more time

United Airlines updates the domestic check-in times to 45 minutes before departure for passengers starting June 3. The international check-in cutoff remains the same.

Small plane hit power lines before deadly San Diego crash, NTSB confirms

May 23, 2025

Small plane hit power lines before deadly San Diego crash, NTSB confirms

A small plane crash in San Diego's Murphy Canyon killed six. The NTSB is investigating a power line collision, weather issues and pilot qualifications.

Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety

May 21, 2025

Southwest Airlines unveils new portable charger rule for passenger safety

Starting May 28, Southwest Airlines mandates visible portable chargers during flights to enhance safety, addressing risks of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.

Hawaiian Airlines flight diverted on San Diego tarmac over possible bomb threat; person arrested

May 20, 2025

Hawaiian Airlines flight diverted on San Diego tarmac over possible bomb threat; person arrested

One person was arrested for a possible bomb threat aboard a Hawaiian Airlines jet preparing to take off from the San Diego International Airport.

Flight passenger calls out 'nasty cologne' wearer, igniting airplane etiquette debate

May 20, 2025

Flight passenger calls out 'nasty cologne' wearer, igniting airplane etiquette debate

A flight passenger's complaint about "nasty cologne" on board sparked a Reddit debate about the impact of strong scents in confined spaces and passenger etiquette.