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Airport News & Updates November 21

Knife-wielding man in St. Louis airport shot and killed by police

Police fatally shot a knife-wielding suspect on Friday at St. Louis' airport after the man refused to drop his weapon during a confrontation, officials said.

Travel November 20

New TSA policy may charge passengers who do not have acceptable IDs at checkpoints

TSA could introduce an $18 fee for travelers without proper ID at airport checkpoints during busy holiday season. New alternative verification program launches nationwide.

Transportation November 20

New images show fire on doomed UPS plane during takeoff; NTSB report reveals how engine ripped off

The NTSB released photos of the deadly UPS plane crash at a Louisville airport showing engine separation and a fire that killed 14 people on Nov. 5.

Travel November 19

Government releases newly declassified Amelia Earhart disappearance records from National Archives

Historic government files on Amelia Earhart's disappearance are made public, including her last radio transmission and credible distress signals from the Gardner Island area.

Travel November 13

Man smuggles nearly 200 exotic animals stuffed in his luggage: See the wild photos

An Israeli man allegedly smuggled 186 exotic animals from Thailand through Ben Gurion Airport. Snakes, turtles and lizards worth thousands were seized by customs officials.

Airport News & Updates November 12

Passenger finds loaded magazine with mysterious inscription on Atlanta plane; FBI notified

The FBI was called after a loaded gun magazine with hollow point rounds was discovered on a Frontier Airlines plane at the Atlanta airport, forcing an evacuation and security sweep.

Homeland Security November 12

TSA worker sues to allow transgender officers to perform pat-downs

A TSA officer has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sex discrimination after a new policy bars transgender agents from conducting security pat-downs.

Airport News & Updates November 11

Washington Dulles airport transport vehicle slams into dock, 18 hospitalized

A mobile lounge struck a dock at Dulles International Airport in Virginia on Monday, sending at least 18 passengers to the hospital, according to officials.

Travel November 7

Traveling soon? Know how to navigate flight cancellations now

Survive flight disruptions with expert travel tips: Book early morning flights, download airline apps and know your refund rights during service cuts.

Senate Democrats November 7

Senate Dems clash over why Sec Duffy is reducing flights and air traffic ahead of Thanksgiving

Democratic Party senators were split on why they think Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for a 10% reduction in air traffic ahead of Thanksgiving.

Politics November 7

House Democrat sides with Trump officials on air traffic cuts amid shutdown chaos

A Democratic lawmaker is supporting the Trump administration's flight reduction plan amid the government shutdown, citing safety concerns as air traffic controllers work without pay.