Airport News & Updates - Page 7

Homeland Security December 10

Homeland Security moves toward scrutinizing foreign tourists' social media accounts before entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted a proposal in the Federal Register indicating it plans to review foreign tourists' social media accounts before entry.

Travel December 10

Newly released Amelia Earhart documents reveal vivid details of Japan's role in search for doomed aviator

Amelia Earthart documents were recently released by the National Archives, revealing Japan's role in the search and Franklin D. Roosevelt's cost justifications for the project.

Donald Trump December 8

Trump cabinet members do pull-ups at airport to launch $1B family travel program nationwide

Trump officials do pull-ups at airport to launch $1 billion "Make Travel Family Friendly Again" campaign with new play areas and nursing rooms.

United Kingdom December 7

Toddler among 21 victims in pepper spray, robbery attack at London airport

Police arrest suspect after pepper spray robbery at Heathrow Airport leaves 21 people injured, including a 3-year-old child requiring medical treatment.

Travel December 5

Nation's 'most stressful' airport called out in study for poor check-in times, departure delays

A record 3.1 million travelers were screened on just one day of Thanksgiving weekend as a new study reveals Newark Liberty International as America's "most stressful" airport this season.

Travel December 2

Pope Leo XIV praised for 'dressing with respect' aboard airplane in new civility push

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy praised Pope Leo XIV's airplane outfit in a viral social media post, sparking debate about airline dress codes and civility today.

Travel December 1

New TSA policy to charge passengers nearly $50 if they don't have acceptable ID

The Transportation Security Administration will charge passengers a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, 2026, for arriving at airport checkpoints without proper ID.

Snack Foods November 30

America's top airport snacks revealed — and a favorite dominates nationwide

While Oreo cookies dominate nationally, travelers from Maine love Sour Patch Kids and Southern states prefer jerky, regional search data reveals about America's favorite airport snacks.

Atlanta November 26

Passenger allegedly opens emergency exit door on taxiing plane, deploys slide at Atlanta airport: police

A passenger is accused of opening an emergency exit door on a KLM plane, deploying the slide while the aircraft was taxiing in Atlanta, leading to the flight's cancellation.

Airport News & Updates November 26

LAX travelers abandon cars, walk to airport as protesters block building during Thanksgiving rush

Unite Here Local 11 workers are protesting Flying Food Group at Los Angeles International Airport, blocking traffic and disrupting holiday travel.

Travel November 24

Stop wearings pajamas on airplanes, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says about 'bringing civility back'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launches an initiative urging travelers to ditch pajamas on flights as part of a larger effort to restore civility in air travel.