Airport News & Updates - Page 69

Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Dutch rapper at Paris airport

February 28, 2024

Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Dutch rapper at Paris airport

A suspect linked to the fatal shooting of Dutch rapper Danzel Silos, known as Bigidagoe, was apprehended on Wednesday at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris.

Sneaky rat scurries onboard commercial plane, disrupting travel for days

February 27, 2024

Sneaky rat scurries onboard commercial plane, disrupting travel for days

SriLankan Airlines officials said that an airplane was grounded for three days after a stowaway rat was found onboard during a flight.

Barbuda residents granted legal right to challenge airport construction over environmental concerns

February 27, 2024

Barbuda residents granted legal right to challenge airport construction over environmental concerns

The Privy Council in London has ruled in favor of two residents of Barbuda, John Mussington and Jacklyn Frank, allowing them to challenge the construction of an airport.

TikTok trend has airplane passengers binding their ankles for extra comfort: ‘Incredibly dangerous’

February 26, 2024

TikTok trend has airplane passengers binding their ankles for extra comfort: ‘Incredibly dangerous’

A new TikTok trend went viral after airplane passengers tried wrapping their seat belts around their ankles for a more comfortable seat. Travel expert Michael Wallace warned this can be dangerous.

3 killed in Ohio plane crash identified as father, son and family friend on trip to Florida

February 26, 2024

3 killed in Ohio plane crash identified as father, son and family friend on trip to Florida

Three people, including a father, his son and a family friend, were killed in a small plane crash over the weekend in southeast Ohio, officials confirmed.

Unruly American Airlines passenger restrained by others after attempting to open emergency door in-flight

February 20, 2024

Unruly American Airlines passenger restrained by others after attempting to open emergency door in-flight

Barstool Sports personality details takedown of passenger who disrupted flight 30 minutes after taking off from New Mexico.

Atlanta passes ordinance to deter homeless from seeking shelter at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

February 20, 2024

Atlanta passes ordinance to deter homeless from seeking shelter at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

The Atlanta City Council has voted to restrict access to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to only people flying or picking up passengers.

Potential radioactive leak in cargo of aircraft investigated at Spain airport

February 20, 2024

Potential radioactive leak in cargo of aircraft investigated at Spain airport

No radioactive contamination was detected at the Barcelona-El Prat Airport after medical supplies appeared to have leaked in the hold of an aircraft.

Passenger jet severely damaged after hitting runway equipment at Belgrade's Tesla Airport

February 19, 2024

Passenger jet severely damaged after hitting runway equipment at Belgrade's Tesla Airport

A Marathon Airlines-owned passenger jet carrying 106 people returned to Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, Serbia, after striking runway equipment.

Atlanta officials plan to restrict airport access amid complaints of baggage thieves, unauthorized drivers

February 16, 2024

Atlanta officials plan to restrict airport access amid complaints of baggage thieves, unauthorized drivers

The Atlanta transportation committee voted to change the loitering ordinance for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The measure will go to the full council for a final vote.