Airport News & Updates - Page 40

Should you lock your luggage when traveling? Why it's a weighty matter

June 3, 2025

Should you lock your luggage when traveling? Why it's a weighty matter

With tightened security, experts are warning of luggage risks like theft and mishandling for travelers. TSA sees 90,000 to 100,000 items left at checkpoints monthly.

Airline passenger sparks heated debate about 'rarely enforced' baggage policy on flight

June 2, 2025

Airline passenger sparks heated debate about 'rarely enforced' baggage policy on flight

Reddit users are debating some airline baggage policies after a passenger's complaint about the inconsistent enforcement of carry-on rules on a flight from Atlanta.

Coast Guard rescues 2 after small plane declares emergency, crashes near Connecticut airport

June 1, 2025

Coast Guard rescues 2 after small plane declares emergency, crashes near Connecticut airport

Two people were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after their plane crashed into the Long Island Sound, which is near Tweed New Haven Airport.

Former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne in tears over stalking fears: 'I don’t know what to do'

May 31, 2025

Former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne in tears over stalking fears: 'I don’t know what to do'

Social media influencer Olivia Dunne posted a video Friday sharing her stalking fears after consistent "scary" encounters at airports with autograph seekers.

Newark Airport runway to reopen Monday, nearly 2 weeks ahead of schedule: Gov. Phil Murphy

May 30, 2025

Newark Airport runway to reopen Monday, nearly 2 weeks ahead of schedule: Gov. Phil Murphy

Newark Airport's runway will reopen on Monday as efforts to tackle air traffic controller shortages continue, Gov. Phil Murphy announced.

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.