Airport News & Updates - Page 63

British woman busted at Los Angeles airport with meth-soaked T-shirts: police

November 12, 2024

British woman busted at Los Angeles airport with meth-soaked T-shirts: police

Myah Saakwa-Mante, a 20-year-old British university student, was caught at Los Angeles International Airport and arrested after allegedly attempting to smuggle T-shirts soaked with methamphetamine.

Major airlines will soon use Apple feature to help travelers track down lost luggage

November 12, 2024

Major airlines will soon use Apple feature to help travelers track down lost luggage

Apple has announced a new feature allowing users to share the location of an AirTag or Find My network with third parties, including airlines, to help travelers locate lost luggage.

Air traveler sparks debate after revealing he arrives at airport 6 hours before flight; TSA weighs in

November 11, 2024

Air traveler sparks debate after revealing he arrives at airport 6 hours before flight; TSA weighs in

A video posted by a TikTok user claiming he arrives six and a half hours before his flight sparks a conversation about what time to arrive at the airport before a flight.

17 secret travel tips for fall and winter that aren't so secret after all

November 9, 2024

17 secret travel tips for fall and winter that aren't so secret after all

Planning any travel this fall or winter? Here are 17 smart and practical tips for travelers who may be heading out this holiday season or in the colder weather this year.

US Customs and Border Protection officers arrest murder suspect trying to flee to El Salvador

November 7, 2024

US Customs and Border Protection officers arrest murder suspect trying to flee to El Salvador

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Washington Dulles International Airport have arrested a Virginia murder suspect who allegedly was trying to flee the country.

Airline passenger sparks viral debate about plus-sized seatmate issue

November 1, 2024

Airline passenger sparks viral debate about plus-sized seatmate issue

An airline traveler posted on Reddit to ask other users what they would do about being uncomfortable while "sitting next to a passenger of size." Etiquette experts weighed in on the issue.

Man allegedly barges through TSA, storms onto Alaska Airlines flight in attempt to steal plane

October 31, 2024

Man allegedly barges through TSA, storms onto Alaska Airlines flight in attempt to steal plane

A 34-year-old man was charged after successfully breaching the TSA security line and boarding an Alaska Airlines aircraft at a Montana airport in an attempt to reach the cockpit.

Helicopter spins out of control at Texas airport, crashes into parked plane: video

October 31, 2024

Helicopter spins out of control at Texas airport, crashes into parked plane: video

A Robinson R44 helicopter was spun out of control and struck a parked small plane while taking off from the Pearland Regional Airport near Houston.

Halloween crab rescued at airport is now on display at zoo: 'Charming crustacean'

October 31, 2024

Halloween crab rescued at airport is now on display at zoo: 'Charming crustacean'

A Halloween crab has found a new home at the Denver Zoo; it was left behind at the airport after hitching a ride from Costa Rica. The colorful crab resembles a Jack-o'-lantern.

Winning lottery ticket sold at New York's JFK Airport Building

October 28, 2024

Winning lottery ticket sold at New York's JFK Airport Building

A person hit the jackpot winning $28,448 on a TAKE 5 ticket purchased at the JFK Airport Building in Jamaica, New York, on Oct. 27. The winner has not yet claimed their prize.