The Evolution of Airport Security: A Look at Notable Hijackings
Before the 1970s, airport screening was virtually nonexistent. The turning point came after the hijacking of Southern Airways Flight 49… Read More »
Lufthansa Group Halts Flights to Israel and Iran Amid Regional Unrest
In response to the escalating security concerns in the Middle East, the Lufthansa Group, along with Air France, has announced… Read More »
Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
In August 2024, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) fell victim to a cyberattack, significantly affecting its operations for days. The Port… Read More »
Airlines Suspend Flights to Middle East After Deadly Attacks in Lebanon
In response to escalating violence in the Middle East, several major international airlines have announced an immediate suspension of flights… Read More »
California Man Arrested for Assaulting Flight Attendants on Frontier Airlines Flight
A Fremont, California man was arrested by federal authorities after allegedly attacking flight attendants during a Frontier Airlines flight from… Read More »
Israeli CEO Gal Haimovich Guilty of Violating US Sanctions on Russia
In a significant legal development, Gal Haimovich, the Israeli owner and CEO of the international freight company CTi TLV, has… Read More »
Essential Guide to Bringing Food Through TSA Checkpoints
Bringing food through TSA checkpoints can be a bit tricky, but with the right knowledge, you can avoid common hassles… Read More »
China Declines to Sign AI-Controlled Nuclear Weapons Ban at Global Summit
China has refused to sign a non-binding agreement aimed at keeping artificial intelligence (AI) out of key decision-making roles in… Read More »
Hawaii Introduces Digital IDs for TSA Checkpoints at Honolulu Airport
Hawaii has joined a growing list of U.S. states where domestic passengers can use digital identification (ID) cards, including digital… Read More »
Unruly Airplane Behavior Down 80%: Travel Insider Explains Why
Air travel chaos surged during the pandemic, with nearly 6,000 unruly passenger incidents reported in 2021. From screaming matches to… Read More »
American Airlines Flight Diverted After First Class Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant Over Vaping
An American Airlines flight en route from Milwaukee to Dallas Fort Worth had to make an emergency landing in Tulsa… Read More »
U.S. Seizes Venezuelan President’s Jet, Transfers It to Florida
The United States has seized a Dassault Falcon 900EX, used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in the Dominican Republic and… Read More »
Firefighters Contain Furnace Blaze at Airbus Facility Near Toulouse Airport
On September 1, 2024, a fire broke out in a furnace at Airbus’ Saint-Eloi factory near Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS), prompting… Read More »
Aruba’s Queen Beatrix Airport: U.S. Pre-Clearance and Global Hub
Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport, strategically located near the capital city of Oranjestad, is a vital hub for travelers in… Read More »
Outrage as Toddler Locked in Lavatory on Juneyao Airlines Flight
A disturbing incident on a Juneyao Airlines flight has sparked widespread outrage after two women locked a crying toddler in… Read More »
Passenger Wreaks Havoc at American Airlines Counter in Chile Over Fake Ticket Scam
A passenger at Santiago’s Nuevo Pudahuel Airport unleashed a destructive outburst at an American Airlines counter after discovering he had… Read More »
Western Airlines Retreat from China’s Market Amid Economic and Geopolitical Challenges
Western airlines, initially enthusiastic about resuming flights to China after the country lifted its COVID-19 restrictions, are now pulling back… Read More »
Mark Zuckerberg Claims White House ‘Pressured’ Meta to Censor COVID-19 Content
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook’s parent company Meta, has alleged that the Biden administration exerted pressure on Meta to censor… Read More »
Ryanair CEO Calls for Two-Drink Limit to Reduce In-Flight Disruptions
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has proposed a two-drink limit at airport bars in an effort to address the growing issue… Read More »
Florida Couple Arrested After Refusing to Deplane from American Airlines Flight Amid Health Concerns
A dramatic incident at Miami International Airport on Tuesday culminated in the arrest of a couple who refused to leave… Read More »
Major Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the eleventh busiest in the United States, faced significant operational disruptions over the weekend due to a… Read More »
Passenger Arrested for Exiting Jetstar Plane and Walking on Wing at Melbourne Airport
A startling incident unfolded at Melbourne Airport when a passenger was arrested after exiting a Jetstar flight via the emergency… Read More »