Airport News & Updates - Page 43

Southwest Airlines flight bound for Mexico returns to Houston after 'engine issue'

April 17, 2025

Southwest Airlines flight bound for Mexico returns to Houston after 'engine issue'

A Southwest Airlines flight headed to Los Cabos, Mexico, returned to Texas on Thursday after an apparent issue with the plane's engine.

Frontier Airlines passenger describes terrifying landing after plane’s wheel breaks off

April 17, 2025

Frontier Airlines passenger describes terrifying landing after plane’s wheel breaks off

A Frontier Airlines flight lost a wheel during a terrifying landing at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, a passenger said.

Americans grounded without REAL ID, long DMV waits turn to other options

April 17, 2025

Americans grounded without REAL ID, long DMV waits turn to other options

With the REAL ID requirement approaching for U.S. air travelers to fly domestically, many DMVs are struggling to meet demand. Some Americans are seeking AAA appointments or getting passports.

Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran, sharing private info on US airports, energy industry

April 16, 2025

Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran, sharing private info on US airports, energy industry

A naturalized U.S. citizen working as an FAA contractor pleaded guilty this week to spying in the U.S. on behalf of Iran, while providing them with information on U.S. airports.

REAL ID appointments added as New Jersey residents struggle to get new identification

April 16, 2025

REAL ID appointments added as New Jersey residents struggle to get new identification

Motor vehicle bureaus add more hours to meet REAL ID demand as the new identification is required on May 7 for U.S. air travelers to fly domestically. Some New Jersey residents still struggle.

No 'Real ID' appointments open in New Jersey as residents sound off: ‘Get with the times, NJ'

April 15, 2025

No 'Real ID' appointments open in New Jersey as residents sound off: ‘Get with the times, NJ'

New Jersey shows zero Real ID appointments open as the identification will be required starting May 7 in order for U.S. air travelers to fly domestically. Some AAA branches offer Real ID services.

FAA investigating upstate New York plane crash with 6 people on board

April 12, 2025

FAA investigating upstate New York plane crash with 6 people on board

The FAA is investigating a fatal plane crash near Copake, New York. Officials confirmed 6 people were aboard the plane, but would not confirm the number of deaths.

NTSB finds tour helicopter that crashed into Hudson River was not equipped with any flight recorders

April 12, 2025

NTSB finds tour helicopter that crashed into Hudson River was not equipped with any flight recorders

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed the tour helicopter that fatally crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday did not have any flight records.

Rare Eleanor Roosevelt letter and pricey gold watch among lost luggage items noted in report

April 12, 2025

Rare Eleanor Roosevelt letter and pricey gold watch among lost luggage items noted in report

"The Found Report" was released by Unclaimed Baggage, detailing unique and valuable items left behind by flight passengers. The report also shares different trends of travelers.

Doomed NYC helicopter starred in company’s safety inspection video

April 12, 2025

Doomed NYC helicopter starred in company’s safety inspection video

The ill-fated helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday killing six people features on a video promoting the firm’s purported safety record.