Airport News & Updates - Page 5

Major airline roasts passengers who jump up right after landing, igniting fierce backlash

July 8, 2026

Major airline roasts passengers who jump up right after landing, igniting fierce backlash

Southwest Airlines sparked a heated deplaning debate after clapping back at passengers who stand up immediately after the seatbelt sign turns off once a flight has landed.

Pilot declares mayday before seaplane comes down in New York City’s East River

July 5, 2026

Pilot declares mayday before seaplane comes down in New York City’s East River

Video shows the Kodiak 100 seaplane floating upright in the East River after a hard landing snapped a wing strut near the NY Skyport terminal.

Lucky traveler wins $3.3M jackpot on 'Wheel of Fortune' slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport

June 30, 2026

Lucky traveler wins $3.3M jackpot on 'Wheel of Fortune' slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport

A traveler going by the name of "Anthony" hit a $3.3 million jackpot on a "Wheel of Fortune" slot machine at Harry Reid International Airport after placing a $10 bet.

Helicopter reports near miss with RC plane near JFK after JetBlue drone strike

June 30, 2026

Helicopter reports near miss with RC plane near JFK after JetBlue drone strike

A helicopter pilot reported a remote-control airplane near JFK International Airport, marking the second possible drone encounter in a single day.

Air traffic audio captures JetBlue pilot alerting controllers: 'We collided with a drone'

June 29, 2026

Air traffic audio captures JetBlue pilot alerting controllers: 'We collided with a drone'

Audio recording captures a JetBlue pilot reporting a drone collision near the cockpit while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport from about 3,000 feet.

JetBlue flight reports drone strike during approach to New York airport: FAA

June 29, 2026

JetBlue flight reports drone strike during approach to New York airport: FAA

A JetBlue flight approaching JFK reportedly struck a drone at 3,000 feet. The aircraft landed safely, and the FAA is investigating the incident.

American Airlines flight aborts Miami takeoff after business jet enters runway

June 29, 2026

American Airlines flight aborts Miami takeoff after business jet enters runway

American Airlines Flight 308 aborted takeoff at Miami International Airport after a business jet crossed the active runway in a frightening near miss.

Air Canada flight with 61 passengers diverts to Boston after captain is removed from cockpit midair

June 24, 2026

Air Canada flight with 61 passengers diverts to Boston after captain is removed from cockpit midair

An Air Canada flight diverted to Boston's Logan Airport after the captain suffered a midair medical emergency, according to airline officials.

Air traffic control audio captures tense moment two planes nearly collided at Boston Logan Airport

June 23, 2026

Air traffic control audio captures tense moment two planes nearly collided at Boston Logan Airport

On Saturday, a Delta Air Lines plane and an American Airline plane came within 300 feet of colliding on the runway of Boston Logan International Airport.

Southwest jet struck by ground equipment vehicle at Memphis airport

June 21, 2026

Southwest jet struck by ground equipment vehicle at Memphis airport

A ground equipment vehicle struck a Southwest Airlines plane during boarding at Memphis International Airport, causing hours-long delays.