Airport News & Updates - Page 64

The four 'dreaded' letters on airline boarding passes that travelers say they never want to see

October 27, 2024

The four 'dreaded' letters on airline boarding passes that travelers say they never want to see

Airline travelers are going viral for sharing the details behind the "dreaded" letters "SSSS" that can appear on your boarding pass before a flight. Here's what they mean.

American Airlines cracks down against 'gate lice' as airport passengers skip lines amid boarding process

October 26, 2024

American Airlines cracks down against 'gate lice' as airport passengers skip lines amid boarding process

American Airlines is testing new technology that will alert staff if a passenger tries to board the plane early. A former flight attendant weighs in about the move against "gate lice."

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Stranded traveler gifted flight upgrade after chance encounter with airline CEO

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.