Airport News & Updates - Page 42

January 25, 2025

TSA officer reportedly caught with firearm in busy Atlanta airport is arrested

Police arrest a TSA officer who was allegedly carrying a firearm beyond the security checkpoint at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a major travel hub.

January 25, 2025

Flight passengers debate time needed to catch connecting planes

A Reddit user concerned about a grandmother's layover prompts heated debate about connection times between flights. Travel experts and airport spokespeople weighed in.

January 23, 2025

American Airlines announces new alcohol-free options, health-conscious dishes for 2025

American Airlines is offering passengers a new mocktail selection and meals that cater to more dietary restrictions amid President Donald Trump's Make America Healthy Again push.

January 23, 2025

President Trump supporters sing 'God Bless the USA' on flight leaving inauguration in DC

An airline passenger posted a video of a veteran singing "God Bless the USA," originally written by Lee Greenwood, on a Southwest flight leaving President Donald Trump's inauguration.

January 22, 2025

Flight passengers celebrate President Trump by singing 'YMCA' in viral video

An airline passenger has gone viral for posting a video showing her Southwest flight playing "YMCA" upon landing in D.C. on the eve of President Donald Trump's inauguration.

January 20, 2025

'Aisle lice' is latest air travel annoyance to spark social media debate

A traveler who said he or she was flying on Delta asked social media users which is worse, "aisle lice" or "gate lice," when it comes to dealing with fellow passengers.

January 19, 2025

Lawmaker pushes bill to rename Nashville International Airport after Donald Trump

Tennessee Republican State Rep. Todd Warner wants to rename Nashville International Airport to Trump International Airport. If this bill is passed, it will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

January 19, 2025

Travel tips for attending Trump's inauguration in DC: expert weighs in

Washington, D.C., has been gearing up for travelers ahead of Inauguration Day on Jan. 20, bringing Americans to the nation's capital as President-elect Trump returns to the White House.

January 17, 2025

This 'hitchhiking' bug can travel on planes, follow passengers home: expert weighs in

A bug expert reveals that traveling is a common way for people to bring home the well-known, parasitic insects that are bedbugs — and yes, they can wind up on airplanes.

January 15, 2025

United Airlines flight returns to Chicago after hitting coyote

A recent flight returned to O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, after the plane's landing gear struck a coyote during takeoff. More than 160 passengers were on board.