Russian officials arrested for extorting money from pilots
The Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport (Rosaviatsiya) has been shaken by another corruption scandal, according to reports from Russian… Read More »
Jet2 flight intercepted by RAF fighter jets over security alert
A Jet2 flight from Dalaman, Turkey, to Manchester, United Kingdom, was intercepted by RAF fighters and diverted to London. An… Read More »
TSA Planning New Cybersecurity Rules for Aviation Following Pro-Russia Attack
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a series of new cybersecurity requirements for critical aviation systems after several airport websites… Read More »
Turkish Airlines flight forced to make emergency diversion after passenger attacks cabin crew
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Jakarta, Indonesia was forced to make an emergency diversion after a passenger was… Read More »
Man Reportedly Sneaks Past Security and Boards Plane
A male passenger apparently snuck past security at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and was able to board a Delta Air… Read More »
Passenger says man sneaked onto Delta flight in security breach at Atlanta’s airport
Passengers said a Delta pilot told them he had to return to the gate because a passenger had managed to… Read More »
Hackers knock some U.S. airport websites offline
Airports in Los Angeles and Atlanta were among those affected. Officials say there was no effect on operations Websites for… Read More »
Man took magic mushrooms and then assaulted United flight attendants
A man was arrested on assault charges after authorities say he attacked two United Airlines flight attendants on a trip… Read More »
Australia’s Perth Airport is switching to biometric check-in to boarding process
Australia’s Perth Airport is switching to a touchless, biometric check-in to boarding process with Singapore Airlines. If there are any… Read More »
Philippine Airlines caught in data privacy issue over passport snapshot practice
Philippine Airlines must address why its employees are ‘required’ to take photographs of passenger passports with their personal phones. This… Read More »
Canadian flight crew still detained in Dominican Republic
Receiving death threats from narco criminals, extortion from inmates, and living in “inhumane and humiliating” conditions, this is how Pivot… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic ceases operations in Hong Kong, cites Russian airspace closure ‘complexities’
British airline Virgin Atlantic announced Wednesday it was permanently ceasing operations in Hong Kong due to issues related to the… Read More »
Two Transavia jets divert as passenger slips through Rotterdam Airport security
In the evening of 3 October, a Transavia Boeing 737-700 (registered PH-BGH) operated flight HV5023 between Rotterdam, The Netherlands, and… Read More »
Indian Air Force scrambled fighter jets to intercept Iranian airliner after a bomb threat
The Indian Air Force scrambled fighter jets to intercept an Iranian passenger jet after a bomb threat was made against… Read More »
Two Singapore Airlines cabin crew assaulted in Melbourne near layover hotel
Two Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) cabin crew members became victims of a random assault in Melbourne on the evening of… Read More »
Facial Recognition Will Play a Significant Role in the Future of Air Travel
You pack your bag with what you need for your trip and using your airline’s app you prepare to check… Read More »
Myanmar National Airlines plane attacked by gunfire; one passenger injured
A passenger onboard a Myanmar National Airlines domestic flight suffered facial injuries when a bullet pierced the aircraft fuselage. The… Read More »
CAP’s 2nd annual ‘Safety, Security and Environmental Awareness Week’ was a success
Willemstad, October 2, 2022 ̶ Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP) is proud to announce the successful completion of its second annual Safety,… Read More »
FBI Detains Passenger Who Attacked American Airlines Flight Attendant
A passenger on an American Airlines flight was detained by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) after he allegedly punched… Read More »
Flights from Russia sell out after Putin declares mobilization
Russian citizens scramble to leave the country after Vladimir Putin declares a partial mobilization within the country to support the… Read More »
CLEAR Enters Hotel Industry Through Partnership With Virdee
After helping make traveling through airports easier than ever, secure identity company CLEAR has entered the hotel and resorts industry… Read More »
The most common crime in UK hotels isn’t theft
“Violence against another person” is by far the most common criminal offense reported in U.K. hotels, new data shows. Statistics… Read More »