Unruly Airline passenger’s violent attack forces emergency landing
Echoing last year’s all-time high for disruptive airline passengers, one man’s crazed behavior caused his Virgin Atlantic flight—traveling from London… Read More »
American woman attacked on holiday warns others to take out full travel insurance
A young woman who was attacked by a stranger on holiday has urged fellow travellers to check their insurance, after… Read More »
U.S. FAA is proposing to require new passenger airplanes have a second barrier to the flight deck
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday Jul. 27 it is proposing to require new passenger airplanes have a… Read More »
At Select TSA Airport Checkpoints, You Won’t Need to Show Your Boarding Pass
If you’ve been through an airport security checkpoint, you know the hassle of juggling your ID, boarding pass, phone (watching… Read More »
ICAO report condemns Belarus for faking Ryanair FR4978 bomb threat
A report by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on the diversion of a Ryanair in May 2021 flight slams… Read More »
FAA proposes to fine two private air charter companies for illegal operations
Two private air charter companies in the US are facing possible charges totaling more than $4 million in total by… Read More »
TSA Working With European Officials on Streamlined Airport Security
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is teaming up with airline industry stakeholders throughout Europe to streamline open architecture airport security… Read More »
Passenger stole over $10,000 during an American Airlines Miami flight
A man is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from other passengers during an American Airlines flight from Argentina to… Read More »
American Association (AAAE) signs a MoU with the U.S. DHS in support of the Blue Lightning Initiative
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security… Read More »
EasyJet flight escorted by Spanish fighter due to bomb threat
An easyJet flight from London to Menorca was intercepted by a Spanish Air Force fighter after a bomb threat was… Read More »
Airplane passenger removed from cross-country flight diverted to Billings admits interfering with flight crew
A Washington airline passenger today admitted allegations that he interfered with a flight crew by jumping on a beverage cart… Read More »
Vietnam Airlines releases statement about flight attendants held in Melbourne
Vietnam Airlines has released a statement, which has been seen by local media, regarding its flight attendants held and questioned… Read More »
Disruptive Passenger Causes Emergency Landing on International Flight
Despite a decrease in the number of airline and airport unruly passenger incidents following the lifting of the federal mask… Read More »
Hijack alarm sparked on Singapore Airways flight after technical glitch
A Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) flight from Los Angeles to Singapore accidentally sent out a false hijacking alarm after suffering… Read More »
US President evacuated after aircraft enters restricted airspace near beach home
US President Joseph Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were briefly evacuated and taken to a secure location after a… Read More »
Belarus national carrier Belavia denied access to Tel Aviv airport
The flag carrier of Belarus, Belavia, canceled its flights to Tel Aviv as the aviation regulator of Israel refused to… Read More »
Can Barcelona shake off its reputation as the ‘bag-snatching capital’? Inside the city’s new plan
Barcelona has unveiled a new plan to tackle crime over the summer, as the number of tourists – and crimes… Read More »
SpiceJet faced ransomware attack leading to passenger flight delays at Delhi Airport
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet faced a ransomware attack leading to a host of passenger flight delays at Delhi Airport. The… Read More »
UAE air cargo security boosted by digitalisation project
IATA and Federal Authorities for Identity, Citizen, Custom and Port Security (ICP) in the UAE are working together to enhance… Read More »
CLEAR Launches New Couples Package Ahead of Wedding Season
CLEAR, the biometric identity verification platform that travelers can use to speed through airport security is launching a new Couples… Read More »
TSA Will Add Screeners for Expected Summer Travel Boom
The Transportation Security Administration is taking a page from the Federal Aviation Administration and being proactive ahead of what is… Read More »
New technology could end U.S. airport liquid ban
Could we soon see the end of airport liquid bans? Technology advancements in how bags are scanned could mean that… Read More »