Airport News & Updates - Page 41

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.

Flight passenger spots cockroaches crawling in airplane cabin: 'Never again'

May 19, 2025

Flight passenger spots cockroaches crawling in airplane cabin: 'Never again'

After a passenger found roaches on a Spirit Airlines flight, she shared footage online. Spirit Airlines inspected the aircraft and said it maintains a commitment to cleanliness.

Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without conscious pilot, investigation reveals

May 19, 2025

Lufthansa flight flew for 10 minutes without conscious pilot, investigation reveals

A Lufthansa Airbus A321 flight experienced a incident on Feb. 17, 2024, when a copilot fainted alone while the captain was on a restroom break.

Family kicked off flight over son’s insect bites despite doctor’s approval

May 18, 2025

Family kicked off flight over son’s insect bites despite doctor’s approval

A family was stopped from boarding their British Airways flight after staff became suspicious of insect bites on their baby's leg, as the airline cites safety concerns.

Bumpy Weather Over Newark: House Democrats could face consequences for Delaney Hall incident

May 16, 2025

Bumpy Weather Over Newark: House Democrats could face consequences for Delaney Hall incident

A trio of House Democrats could face major consequences after they scuffled with federal law enforcement officers at Newark ICE detention center Delaney Hall on May 9.

Major airline holding flights to accommodate flyers with connections

May 15, 2025

Major airline holding flights to accommodate flyers with connections

American Airlines is rolling out tech to delay flights for connecting passengers, starting at Dallas-Fort Worth and then expanding to other hubs this summer.