Airport News & Updates - Page 55

April 25, 2024

Florida man arrested for allegedly pointing lasers at passenger aircraft at international airport: police

A Florida man was arrested after he allegedly pointed a laser at a Jet Blue plane that was landing at Tampa International Airport, according to police.

April 25, 2024

French air traffic controllers cancel strike, but Paris airport delays remain pervasive

People travelling to and from Paris were subject to significant disruptions on Thursday, despite air traffic controllers having declined to commence an anticipated strike.

April 25, 2024

UNC Health pilot, physician hospitalized after small plane crash

A UNC Health pilot and physician were injured following a small-plane crash Wednesday morning at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, officials confirmed.

April 24, 2024

Texas flight attendant reveals best travel tips for stress-free summer flights

A Texas flight attendant shared top tips for traveling this summer, including how to save money on air travel, how to pack best — and why she's keen on some destinations over others.

April 23, 2024

Paris Charles de Gaulle airport unveils new baggage handling system ahead of Olympics

Paris Charles de Gaulle airport has unveiled a new baggage handling system ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, which includes a revamped scanner system.

April 23, 2024

Climate activists arrested for blocking airstrip in Massachusetts

Approximately two dozen protesters with the eco-activist group Extinction Rebellion were arrested in Massachusetts after blocking planes taxiing at the Hanscom Airfield on Saturday.

April 20, 2024

TSA screening dog 'Messi' retires from duty after surprise last 'hit'

Messi the TSA screening dog spent his last morning sniffing passengers at Reagan National today, where a surprise retirement party was held in his honor.

April 12, 2024

Prominent surgeon says he was denied entry to Germany for a pro-Palestinian conference

Dr. Ghassan Abu Sitta, a British-Palestinian surgeon who has volunteered in Gaza hospitals, said he was denied entry to Germany after arriving in Berlin to take part in a pro-Palestinian conference.

April 12, 2024

Oakland officials vote to add ‘San Francisco’ to airport's name

Oakland officials hope adding "San Francisco" to their airport's name will help alert travelers that it might be closer to their destination than San Francisco's airport.

April 11, 2024

Oakland airport considers adding 'San Francisco' to name, sparking controversy across the bay

San Francisco officials vehemently oppose the idea of Oakland changing their airport's name to "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport," saying it would confuse travelers.