Airport News & Updates

Travel 12 hours ago

Pilot program at major airport tracks movement, approves international flyers' identity

Orlando International Airport tests 90-day biometric program serving 155,695 daily passengers, eliminating passports on select international flights.

Homeland Security 1 day ago

Homeland Security moves toward scrutinizing foreign tourists' social media accounts before entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted a proposal in the Federal Register indicating it plans to review foreign tourists' social media accounts before entry.

Travel 1 day ago

Newly released Amelia Earhart documents reveal vivid details of Japan's role in search for doomed aviator

Amelia Earthart documents were recently released by the National Archives, revealing Japan's role in the search and Franklin D. Roosevelt's cost justifications for the project.

Donald Trump 3 days ago

Trump cabinet members do pull-ups at airport to launch $1B family travel program nationwide

Trump officials do pull-ups at airport to launch $1 billion "Make Travel Family Friendly Again" campaign with new play areas and nursing rooms.

United Kingdom 4 days ago

Toddler among 21 victims in pepper spray, robbery attack at London airport

Police arrest suspect after pepper spray robbery at Heathrow Airport leaves 21 people injured, including a 3-year-old child requiring medical treatment.

Travel 6 days ago

Nation's 'most stressful' airport called out in study for poor check-in times, departure delays

A record 3.1 million travelers were screened on just one day of Thanksgiving weekend as a new study reveals Newark Liberty International as America's "most stressful" airport this season.

Travel December 2

Pope Leo XIV praised for 'dressing with respect' aboard airplane in new civility push

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy praised Pope Leo XIV's airplane outfit in a viral social media post, sparking debate about airline dress codes and civility today.

Travel December 1

New TSA policy to charge passengers nearly $50 if they don't have acceptable ID

The Transportation Security Administration will charge passengers a $45 fee starting Feb. 1, 2026, for arriving at airport checkpoints without proper ID.

Snack Foods November 30

America's top airport snacks revealed — and a favorite dominates nationwide

While Oreo cookies dominate nationally, travelers from Maine love Sour Patch Kids and Southern states prefer jerky, regional search data reveals about America's favorite airport snacks.

Atlanta November 26

Passenger allegedly opens emergency exit door on taxiing plane, deploys slide at Atlanta airport: police

A passenger is accused of opening an emergency exit door on a KLM plane, deploying the slide while the aircraft was taxiing in Atlanta, leading to the flight's cancellation.

Airport News & Updates November 26

LAX travelers abandon cars, walk to airport as protesters block building during Thanksgiving rush

Unite Here Local 11 workers are protesting Flying Food Group at Los Angeles International Airport, blocking traffic and disrupting holiday travel.

Travel November 24

Stop wearings pajamas on airplanes, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says about 'bringing civility back'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launches an initiative urging travelers to ditch pajamas on flights as part of a larger effort to restore civility in air travel.

Travel November 24

FAA scrambles to hire 8,900 air traffic controllers by 2028 as shortage reaches crisis levels

Air traffic controller shortage drives new FAA-approved Enhanced AT-CTI training at Middle Georgia State University, offering direct career path.

Minnesota November 23

Kristi Noem unveils $1B TSA modernization plan, awards $10K bonuses to workers who served during shutdown

Homeland Security announces $1 billion investment in new TSA scanning equipment and X-ray technology to modernize airport security systems nationwide.

Innovations November 21

Neighbors outraged as LA airport becomes ground zero for AI-driven flying taxis

Archer Aviation has acquired Hawthorne Airport for $126M to launch an LA air taxi network ahead of the 2028 Olympics, featuring AI-powered eVTOL operations and next-gen aviation tech.

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.

Travel November 7

Amelia Earhart mystery expedition halted as researchers seek answers on missing plane

The Amelia Earhart expedition to Nikumaroro Island is delayed until 2026 due to the Pacific cyclone season. Researchers seek to investigate a satellite anomaly that could be the missing plane.

Kentucky November 6

UPS names 3 pilots killed in Louisville cargo plane crash that left at least 12 people dead

UPS identifies three pilots killed in Louisville airport crash as Flight 2976 cargo plane bound for Hawaii crashes into building, leaving at least 12 dead and 11 injured.

Travel November 6

Shutdown's impact at airports will worsen, says TSA — travelers should 'go early' and 'be patient'

TSA wait times surge to over two hours at some major airports during the government shutdown, with Houston, LAX and Orlando hit hard as travelers are urged to arrive early.

Travel November 6

Flight chaos grips US airports as some airlines advise booking 'backup ticket': See the list

The government shutdown has triggered 1,000-plus flight delays as the FAA cuts capacity at 40 airports. Airlines are offering refunds and policy changes amid ongoing travel disruptions.