Airport News & Updates - Page 51

Woman stung by venomous critter while getting bag at Boston's Logan Airport

March 3, 2025

Woman stung by venomous critter while getting bag at Boston's Logan Airport

Massachusetts State Police said a 40-year-old woman retrieving her luggage at Boston Logan International Airport was stung by a scorpion on Sunday night.

FAA opens probe on why flights approaching Ronald Reagan airport received false alerts of nearby aircraft

March 3, 2025

FAA opens probe on why flights approaching Ronald Reagan airport received false alerts of nearby aircraft

The FAA has launched a probe into why flights approaching the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport received erroneous alerts of other aircraft in the area.

Figure skating titans come together for emotional event benefiting victims of DC plane crash

March 3, 2025

Figure skating titans come together for emotional event benefiting victims of DC plane crash

The Legacy on Ice benefit event, featuring U.S. figure skating stars, payed tribute to the 67 people who died in the Washington, D.C., plane crash on Jan. 29.

Bus travel sees 'steady growth' as flyers seek alternative transportation

March 3, 2025

Bus travel sees 'steady growth' as flyers seek alternative transportation

People who ride on airplanes might rely on alternative transportation for a number of reasons. A CEO of a bus travel company shares insights with Fox News Digital.

FedEx plane catches fire midair before making emergency landing

March 1, 2025

FedEx plane catches fire midair before making emergency landing

A Fedex cargo caught fire midair and then made a dramatic emergency landing at an airport official told Fox News Digital.

American Airlines passenger claims to witness 'gate lice' crackdown ahead of boarding

February 28, 2025

American Airlines passenger claims to witness 'gate lice' crackdown ahead of boarding

A flight passenger says he/she saw how American Airlines is cracking down on its "gate lice" policy. "Gate lice" refers to passengers who attempt to board before it's their turn.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to 'streamline' FAA hiring process amid air traffic control shortage

February 27, 2025

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to 'streamline' FAA hiring process amid air traffic control shortage

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday announced a plan to shorten the Federal Aviation Administration hiring process amid an air traffic control shortage.

American Airlines jet pulls out of DC landing to avoid collision

February 26, 2025

American Airlines jet pulls out of DC landing to avoid collision

An American Airlines jet avoided a collision with another plane while preparing to land at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday morning.

Flight passenger says major airline offered thousands of dollars to travelers willing to give up seats

February 26, 2025

Flight passenger says major airline offered thousands of dollars to travelers willing to give up seats

A Delta Air Lines passenger says that flyers were asked to give up their seats in exchange for cash in the form of gift cards after a plane switch. Social media users react.

Southwest flight barely misses collision at Chicago Midway International

February 25, 2025

Southwest flight barely misses collision at Chicago Midway International

A Southwest Airlines flight was forced to perform a go-around maneuver at Chicago Midway International Airport when a private jet crossed its path on the runway Tuesday morning.