Airport News & Updates - Page 73

April 25, 2023

Flight attendants warn tense passengers as American Airlines plane engine shoots flames: 'little situation'

An American Airlines flight was forced to divert back to its origin airport after an apparently bird strike caused one of the plane's engine to sputter and spit fire.

April 21, 2023

FAA chief Billy Nolen to step down this summer

Acting FAA chief Billy Nolan will leave the agency this summer after a year of service, as the White House struggles to find a long-term leader for the agency before summer travel chaos.

April 21, 2023

Texas airline worker dies after being injured at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

A worker at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport died after being injured on Thursday. The worker was injured in the area where the planes pull up to the terminal.

April 20, 2023

TSA intercepted more than 1,500 firearms at airports in first three months of 2023

The TSA intercepted 1,508 firearms in carry-on luggage at airports in the first three months of 2023, a 10.3% rise over the same time frame last year.

April 20, 2023

Man reportedly assaulted cops, fireman while in custody for Vermont airport disturbance

A 63-year-old man has been admitted to a hospital after attempting to kick, bite, and headbutt authorities while in custody for a Burlington International Airport disturbance.

April 13, 2023

Reddit user reclines his first-class airline seat, passenger behind him orders him to raise it back up

A Reddit user asked for advice after he was chastised by a fellow airplane passenger after he reclined his seat — while sitting in first class. The flight attendant defended the original poster.

April 11, 2023

Woman charged after forcing flight to divert to Kansas City

A woman has been charged after a flight was forced to divert to Kansas City. The woman was accused of being abusive towards a flight attendant and was restrained with zip ties.

April 11, 2023

2 survive Connecticut single-engine plane crash in Danbury

Two people survived a plane crash in Danbury, Connecticut, according to officials. The plane crashed into a shed between two houses on April 10, 2023.

April 7, 2023

Explosion reported at Iraqi airport at center of Kurdish conflict

An explosion reportedly struck next to northern Iraq's Suleimaniyah International Airport, located in Kurdish territory embroiled in conflict.

April 7, 2023

'Medical issue' diverted Atlanta-bound Delta flight to OKC, airline says

A Delta flight from Los Angeles to Atlanta was diverted to Oklahoma City after at least three flight attendants reportedly began falling ill.