Airport News & Updates - Page 41

Two planes do 'go-arounds' to avoid military helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport

May 3, 2025

Two planes do 'go-arounds' to avoid military helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport

Two planes had to perform "go-arounds" to avoid a military helicopter on Thursday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the site of a harrowing midair plane crash in January.

Measles scare at major airport: What to know about potential exposure

May 2, 2025

Measles scare at major airport: What to know about potential exposure

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is sounding the alarm on a potential measles exposure at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Here's what you need to know.

REAL ID rejection by Americans may come down to one surprising factor

May 2, 2025

REAL ID rejection by Americans may come down to one surprising factor

Americans weigh REAL ID options as the May 7 deadline approaches. Some opt for passports over DMV visits, citing cost and convenience factors in their decision-making process.

Woman sues American Airlines after alleged sexual assault on plane, cites pattern of in-flight attacks

May 1, 2025

Woman sues American Airlines after alleged sexual assault on plane, cites pattern of in-flight attacks

A California woman is suing American Airlines, alleging she was sexually assaulted in the middle of a flight, and the crew failed to assist her.

Married women face REAL ID documentation hurdles: 'I can't accept this'

May 1, 2025

Married women face REAL ID documentation hurdles: 'I can't accept this'

Some married women are facing unexpected hurdles in obtaining their REAL ID due to marriage name changes, with many unable to provide their original marriage licenses as proof of identity.

Small plane crashes while landing at Maryland airport; FAA investigating

April 30, 2025

Small plane crashes while landing at Maryland airport; FAA investigating

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a small plane crashed Wednesday while attempting to land at a Maryland airport.

The case for REAL ID: Why Congress passed this requirement in 2005

April 29, 2025

The case for REAL ID: Why Congress passed this requirement in 2005

Lawmakers passed the REAL ID law in 2005 after 9/11 hijackers used fake driver's licenses to board flights but delayed its implementation until May 7.

FAA, NTSB investigating after 3 people killed in Tennessee plane crash

April 29, 2025

FAA, NTSB investigating after 3 people killed in Tennessee plane crash

Officials are investigating a fatal plane crash in middle Tennessee Saturday that claimed the lives of all three people on board.

Some states see REAL ID crowd rush, others quiet as deadline looms

April 28, 2025

Some states see REAL ID crowd rush, others quiet as deadline looms

The REAL ID deadline for air travelers is quickly approaching on May 7, and that is causing long lines at some DMVs across the country — but not all.

Vaping flight passenger prompts pilot to threaten to 'turn this plane around'

April 28, 2025

Vaping flight passenger prompts pilot to threaten to 'turn this plane around'

A flight passenger shared an incident about someone vaping on a plane, which prompted the pilot to call out vaping in a cabin-wide announcement and threatening to turn the plane around.