Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport was a hub for guns last year
Travelers flying through the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport were among the most armed airline passengers in the country last year. FLL… Read More »
Where are the safest places to travel in 2023?
From catching Covid-19 to getting caught in a blizzard, traveling can be risky business these days. But just how risky… Read More »
Flight attendants caught trying to smuggle onions into the Philippines
10 flight attendants from Philippine Airlines were caught trying to smuggle 40 kilos of onions and fruits into the Philippines… Read More »
Two Cruise Ships Rescue Dozens of Migrants
Two more cruise ships rescued dozens of migrant workers in a pair of separate incidents over the weekend. MSC Cruises’… Read More »
Brazil Overview
The overall risk rating for Brazil is Moderate due to a Moderate security risk rating and a Moderate health risk… Read More »
Brazil Information
Important Numbers Intl. Country Code (+55) Fire 193 Police 190 Ambulance 192 Contact Information for Select Embassies US Embassy in… Read More »
Brazil Transportation
Air: Brazil is rated Category 1 by the International Aviation Safety Assessment Program (IASA), indicating that the country’s civil aviation… Read More »
Brazil Security Risk Overview
Security Risk Rating: Moderate Security Risk Overview Petty crime is rife in Brazil, especially in large cities. Murders, burglaries, and… Read More »
Brazil Health Risk Overview
Health Risk Rating: Moderate Travel Health Advice Routine vaccines for preventable diseases, such as measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine,… Read More »
NAHCO staff suspended over suspected sabotage on Air Peace A320 fleet
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), has launched an investigation into its own staff, following allegations of suspected sabotage after… Read More »
Biden says no evidence of cyberattack in FAA outage that grounded flights
President Joe Biden stated Wednesday that it is currently unknown whether a cyberattack was responsible for the computer outage at… Read More »
Aeromexico Embraer E190 aircraft hit by gunfire while preparing for takeoff
An Aeromexico Embraer E190 aircraft was caught in the middle of a shootout at Culiacan International Airport (CUL) on January… Read More »
Massive Boa Constrictor found in passenger’s carry-on baggage at Tampa Airport
The passenger told TSA that the snake was her “emotional support pet” A woman flying at Tampa International Airport attempted… Read More »
Two bodies found in Avianca plane landing gear after arriving in Bogota
The bodies of two young men were found in the undercarriage or landing gear of an Avianca plane during a… Read More »
Weirdest Stuff the TSA Confiscated From Carry-on Bags in 2022
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) just released a video revealing its “top 10” list of the strangest stuff the agency’s… Read More »
Kuwait Airways flight attendant applicants ordered to strip
Spain’s Ministry of Labor is investigating a report published by Spanish media outlet elDiario.es that claims Kuwait Airways required flight… Read More »
TSA finds gun parts hidden in peanut butter jars at JFK Airport
A traveler at New York City’s John F. Kennedy International airport got into a sticky situation — literally. Parts of… Read More »
Boston man charged with bringing loaded gun to Logan Airport Terminal A security
A Boston man was held without bail after prosecutors said he attempted to bring a loaded gun through a security… Read More »
Man Tries To Sneak Gun Past Airport Security in Gaming Console
Last week, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced increased penalties for firearms violations after intercepting a record number of guns… Read More »
US lawmakers grant Boeing 737 MAX strings-attached deadline extension
In a recently published bill, the United States (US) Senate has granted approval to Boeing and, subsequently, the Federal Aviation… Read More »
U.S. airport security needs a makeover
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates that about 6,600 firearms will be detected at airport security checkpoints in 2022, an… Read More »
TSA Anticipating Near Pre-Pandemic Passenger Totals This Holiday Season
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced travel volumes at airports across the United States are expected to be close to… Read More »