Airport News & Updates - Page 7

March 21

Air travelers are hacking TSA lines during hours-long major airport waits

As TSA workers face empty paychecks and lines stretch past 2.5 hours, travelers are turning to TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for faster security screening.

March 20

Live possum discovered hiding among plush toys in an Australian airport gift shop

A wild possum found a clever hiding spot among plush toys in an airport gift shop in Australia and was safely removed, staff confirmed.

March 19

Feds investigate alarming near miss between Alaska Airlines jet, FedEx plane at busy Newark airport

Federal authorities will investigate a reported close call at Newark airport involving an Alaska Airlines and FedEx aircraft on crossing runways Tuesday night.

March 19

Video captures crazy airport crowds as passengers pour into terminal after security checkpoints close

TSA shutdown chaos is hitting the Philadelphia airport as three security checkpoints close due to staffing shortages, causing long delays and crowded lines.

March 18

TSA warns of security 'threat' as airport checkpoint closures trigger more travel delays

The DHS shutdown has created travel chaos for flight passengers as a Philadelphia airport closes security checkpoints. Long wait times are reported at major airports amid the crisis.

March 18

Flight passengers are warned things could get worse amid DHS shutdown, delays and callouts

The U.K. is warning travelers of potential U.S. airport delays amid the ongoing shutdown. TSA callout rates hit record 55% at some airports as unpaid officers quit or call out.

March 17

Most vulnerable Senate Dem blames Republicans for unpaid TSA workers after opposing funding bill

Sen. Jon Ossoff blamed Republicans for the Department of Homeland Security shutdown while the Atlanta airport continued to face travel disruptions.

March 17

TSA official warns smaller airports could shut down amid DHS funding crisis

TSA warns smaller airports may shut down as the DHS shutdown forces security workers to quit, with callout rates jumping from 2% to over 10% nationwide.

March 17

Wealthy golden visa holders evacuated from UAE as Iran conflict escalates

As the UAE evacuates 500 golden visa holders amid escalating Middle East tensions, the action showcases how the investor program provides safety amid geopolitical crises.

March 17

Budget airline blasted in viral video as ‘perfect honeymoon week’ ends in travel chaos

TikTok users shared their outrage over chaos they experienced at the Fort Lauderdale airport during spring break, with travelers stuck for hours amid delays.