Airport News & Updates - Page 86

June 12, 2022

More luggage was mishandled in 2021 due to staffing shortages: report

There was a 24% increase in the global mishandled baggage rate in 2021, according to SITA, an air travel IT company — possibly due to staffing shortages.

June 10, 2022

California plane crashes in strawberry field, killing pilot

A plane bound for Phoenix, Arizona crashed in a Southern California strawberry field north of Los Angeles, killing the pilot, authorities said

May 23, 2022

Former NFL player arrested after allegedly brawling with United Airlines employee: reports

Brendan Langley, a former cornerback turned wide receiver with the Denver Broncos has been arrested after he allegedly fought with a United Airlines employee at Newark Liberty International Airport

May 22, 2022

Mike Tyson addresses scuffle with airline passenger: 'He was f------ with me'

Tyson is finally addressing the incident, which saw him allegedly punch another passenger on a flight out of San Francisco

May 17, 2022

Netflix host Emily Calandrelli demands clearer TSA breastfeeding policies after security delay

Netflix star Emily Calandrelli wants clearer breastfeeding policies from the Transportation Security Administration so nursing mothers can avoid delays by security

May 12, 2022

Florida passenger who successfully lands plane in Palm Beach identified as Darren Harrison

The passenger with no prior flying experience who successfully landed a Cessna 208 Caravan on Tuesday afternoon with the assistance of Air Traffic Control in Florida has been identified.

May 12, 2022

Plane veers off runway in China and catches fire; 36 injured

A Chinese passenger jet caught fire Thursday after it veered off the runway during takeoff, injuring more than 30 people.

May 11, 2022

Passenger lands plane in Florida's Palm Beach after pilot has medical emergency

A passenger on a Cessna 208 Caravan landed the plane when the pilot became incoherent mid-flight. The unnamed passenger has no previous flying experience.

May 10, 2022

Flight grounded in Israel after passengers receive photos of crashed planes before takeoff

A flight preparing for takeoff was grounded in Israel Tuesday after “passengers reported to the flight crew that pictures of crashing planes were sent to their mobile phones," authorities say.

May 8, 2022

California mom of two, pilot 'friend' killed in San Francisco-Bay Area plane crash

A California mother of two high school students and her friend died Friday in a plane crash in the Marin Headlands not far from San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.