Airport News & Updates - Page 50

October 22, 2024

Google Flights unveils new feature to find lowest ticket prices as holiday season approaches

Google has released a new feature, adding a "Cheapest" button on Google Flights so travelers could see the lowest ticket price options when booking air travel.

October 22, 2024

'Airport malaria' on the rise in Europe, new study suggests: Here's what travelers should know

A study noted an increase in airport and luggage malaria cases in Europe, but is it really a concern? Experts weigh the risks and the need for prevention measures.

October 22, 2024

Airport sets 'max' time limit on goodbye hugs for travelers

Dunedin Airport in New Zealand has implemented a new policy limiting the time on goodbye hugs in passenger drop-off areas. Some users took to social media to react.

October 17, 2024

Airline passenger sparks debate over who controls the window shade: 'What's the etiquette here?'

A traveler posted on a Reddit thread asking users what the etiquette is when it comes to controlling the window shade on an airplane. An etiquette expert weighs in.

October 11, 2024

Stranded traveler gifted flight upgrade after chance encounter with airline CEO

A traveler from Chicago was stranded in the airport feeling overwhelmed when a chance encounter with an airline CEO landed her in business class on a flight, she says.

October 8, 2024

CBP beagle sniffs out bag carrying over 2 pounds of snake meat at Virginia airport

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agricultural specialist beagle Freddie sniffed out a bag that contained over two pounds of snake meat carried into the country from West Africa.

October 2, 2024

Airline passenger goes viral for recording neighbor's midflight photo attempts

An airline traveler captured on video several moments when a fellow passenger leaned into her space multiple times to capture images of the sky throughout the flight.

September 29, 2024

Multiple killed after small plane crashes near Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport

The National Park Service confirmed "multiple passenger fatalities" after a small plane crashed at Wright Brothers National Memorial’s First Flight Airport in North Carolina.

September 27, 2024

Virginia FAA contractor allegedly spied for Iran, shared private info on US airports, energy industry: DOJ

A former Federal Aviation Administration contractor was indicted for acting as an illegal agent for the Iranian government, Department of Justice officials allege.

September 27, 2024

Emergency landing prompts United Airlines pilot to order dinner for 150 passengers

A United Airlines pilot made sure flight passengers were well-fed during a seven-hour delay. The plane was flying from California to Texas before making an emergency landing.