Airports

AIR AND SPACE 7 hours ago

United flight diverted due to medical emergency, multiple passengers treated

A United Airlines flight was diverted to upstate New York because of high winds at its destination, Newark, New Jersey, the airline said.

Thailand 17 hours ago

Thai court acquits nearly 70 protesters who shut down Bangkok's airports in 2008

A Thai court has acquitted nearly 70 people of charges related to mass protests in 2008 that resulted in the shutdown of Bangkok's two airports, officials say.

CRIME 3 days ago

Delta Airlines stowaway caught on Texas-bound plane after snapping photo of passenger's boarding pass: feds

Wicliff Yves Fleurizard faces a felony charge after he was allegedly captured snapping photos of passengers' boarding passes and stowing away on a Texas-bound plane on March 17.

Virginia March 22

Authorities identify victims of Virginia private jet crash

Virginia State Police have identified the five victims of a private jet crash that occurred near Ingalls Field Airport in rural Hot Springs earlier this month.

Airlines March 21

US Transportation Department launches probe into handling of passenger personal data by airlines

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced a review of major U.S. airlines to assess how they handle passengers' personal information and how it is shared.

Europe March 20

Dutch court orders authorities to rein in noise pollution at Amsterdam airport

A judge in the Netherlands has told authorities to take action and rein in aircraft noise pollution at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport amid concerns from local residents.

Airports March 19

The top US airports for fast food, ranked

This study of U.S. airport fast food chains reveals the best airports for a quick bite, whether passengers need to catch a layover or found their in-flight meal unsatisfying.

IMMIGRATION March 16

TSA now requires migrants with insufficient IDs to undergo facial recognition check before flying

Migrants without sufficient ID will now be requiured to undergo facial verification technology at airports in order to board domestic flights, the TSA says.

Texas March 15

US government mandates facial recognition for migrants lacking passports to board domestic flights

The U.S. government has implemented a new requirement for migrants without passports to undergo facial recognition technology when taking domestic flights.

Virginia March 11

Virginia plane crash claims lives of 4 adults, 1 child; reported emergency before crash

A plane crash in Bath County, Virginia, at the Ingalls Field Airport, on March 10, 2024, resulted in the death of four adults and one child, according to state police.