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TSA agents are losing their checkpoint chairs in a controversial new move

4 days ago

TSA agents are losing their checkpoint chairs in a controversial new move

The new TSA standing rule at airport security checkpoints applies only to ID-check officers as the union warns of foot and back health risks for workers.

Cult-favorite movie's iconic Route 66 cafe faces uncertain future as highway turns 100

4 days ago

Cult-favorite movie's iconic Route 66 cafe faces uncertain future as highway turns 100

The Bagdad Cafe on historic Route 66 in California faces an uncertain future after its longtime owner's death as America's Mother Road turns 100.

'Crazy' FlyDubai landing explained by Israeli pilot, who offers steps to prevent future crises

4 days ago

'Crazy' FlyDubai landing explained by Israeli pilot, who offers steps to prevent future crises

Eliran Almog, a former Israeli pilot and aviation cybersecurity CEO, explains why FlyDubai Flight 1073's emergency landing was nearly impossible.

Police officers spot strange objects underwater, then make remarkable ancient discovery

4 days ago

Police officers spot strange objects underwater, then make remarkable ancient discovery

Police divers in Sardinia stumbled upon intact Roman artifacts on the seabed during a routine underwater safety operation off Porto Rotondo's coast.

FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing captain identified as 29-year-old Omani national

4 days ago

FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing captain identified as 29-year-old Omani national

Hamam al-Hammami, the 29-year-old FlyDubai co-pilot accused of stabbing the captain on a Tel Aviv-bound flight, was previously grounded by Oman Air in 2024.

Airport X-ray exposes dangerous weapon illegally concealed in passenger's carry-on

5 days ago

Airport X-ray exposes dangerous weapon illegally concealed in passenger's carry-on

TSA officers at New York's Watertown International Airport found a spent M18 smoke grenade inside a traveler's carry-on bag, and the traveler had a strange excuse.

FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report

5 days ago

FlyDubai co-pilot accused of cockpit attack was grounded by Oman Air before joining airline: report

The FlyDubai co-pilot was reportedly grounded by Oman Air in 2024 over visits to radical Islamic websites before being hired without a background check.

Crime, kidnappings and drone attacks flagged in US warning for border region

5 days ago

Crime, kidnappings and drone attacks flagged in US warning for border region

The U.S. Embassy flagged drone attacks near the Colombia-Venezuela border, urging Americans to avoid Norte de Santander due to kidnapping and conflict.

Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet

5 days ago

Trump’s Iran crackdown collides with NATO ally seeking access to America’s prized fighter jet

U.S.-sanctioned Iranian airlines made at least 83 flights into Turkey after a key Treasury deadline, the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says.

Major airport suffers fourth near miss in recent months as jet is forced to brake hard

6 days ago

Major airport suffers fourth near miss in recent months as jet is forced to brake hard

Transport safety officials revealed staffing levels and fatigue at Sydney Airport's control tower as key areas of inquiry after recent runway incursions in three months.