Airport News & Updates - Page 8

March 16

Cornyn clashes with progressive Rep Greg Casar in heated airport face-off over DHS shutdown

Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Greg Casar clashed over the DHS shutdown as TSA workers missed their first paycheck and airport delays continue to mount.

March 16

TSA officers skip work as paychecks stop during shutdown, airports face chaos nationwide

TSA officers miss paychecks during government shutdown, leading to 10% call-out rates nationwide and massive airport security delays across the country.

March 16

Sean Duffy urges Democrats to 'come to their senses' as TSA squeeze cripples airport operations

Transportation secretary blames Democrats for airport chaos as TSA workers quit amid DHS shutdown, causing major security delays during spring break.

March 13

Man accused of attacking TSA officers, seriously injuring Dallas cop at airport

A California man faces 20 years in prison after allegedly assaulting TSA officers and injuring a Dallas police officer at Love Field Airport in a violent incident.

March 13

Fingerprint and photo scans to be fully enforced for American travelers headed to one continent

Starting April 10, American travelers to Europe must provide fingerprint scans and photos at borders. France, Italy, UK and 26 other countries are implementing the system.

March 13

Airline meal vouchers 'almost insulting' as airport food prices soar, say passengers and experts

Airlines are offering $10-15 meal vouchers during flight delays, but passengers say it's not enough to cover expensive airport food costs when stranded.

March 12

Airports set up donation drives for unpaid TSA officers during DHS funding crisis

Airports nationwide launch donation drives to support TSA officers working without pay during government funding lapse, with gift cards and food pantries.

March 12

Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, ‘We’re hurting’

TSA agents are working without paychecks as the government shutdown continues, with an officer sharing financial struggles and family hardships during the funding lapse.

March 11

Homeland Security reactivates major Global Entry program for travelers amid shutdown

The Global Entry program resumes amid government shutdown as spring break travelers face massive airport delays and reported 3.5-hour wait times at major hubs.

March 11

Airlines may cut flight schedules as Iran tensions drive up fuel costs, experts warn

The Iran conflict is threatening to drive up airfares as fuel costs surge. Travel experts urge booking spring and summer trips early while fares remain affordable.