Airports
The Weirdest Finds from Unclaimed Baggage
A new year is all about losing extra baggage, especially with all we had to unpack in 2020, but for Unclaimed Baggage, there are treasures to be found in what's left behind. In the last 50 years of reclaiming lost luggage, these are some of the weirdest and one-of-a-kind finds.
TSA Screened Millions Over Christmas Week Despite CDC Travel Warning
Almost 1.3 million passengers passed through TSA checkpoints on Sunday alone as COVID-19 surges in the U.S.
Over 3 Million Traveled Through U.S. Airports in Weekend Before Christmas
On New Year's Day, the country's daily case count could reach over 614,000, according to forecasts from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
People Share Other Tragedies the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Inspired
After the 9/11 attacks, many Americans faced discrimination and acts of violence due to increased Islamophobia.
5 Ways September 11 Changed Airports Forever
Most of your travel routine is shaped by the terrorist attack.
How Safe is it to Fly? 67 Percent of Americans Are Uncomfortable Flying
Though many are still uncomfortable flying, those in less risky areas are beginning to come around to the idea.
Florida Airports Quit Screening Tri-State Passengers as COVID-19 Spiked
"Florida Department of Health representatives will however no longer screen arriving passengers," according to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
TSA Coronavirus Airport Screening Process—What You Need to Know
Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport before their flights to allow sufficient time for the security screening process.
Coronavirus U.S. Update: Crowded Airports as Travelers Are Screened
Scenes of crowded U.S. airports have been shared on social media as travellers returning from Europe face screening.
N.Y. Calls Suspension of Global Entry 'Ham-Handed Political Tactic'
The attorney general of New York is already locked in numerous fights with President Trump over various administration policies.
Foreign Nationals Who Visited China in Last 14 Days Denied Entry to U.S.
Additionally, any Americans who have been to China will undergo a health screening at one of 11 airports.
Measles Patients Reported at Five U.S. Airports in December, Officials Warn
Recent reports of people infected with measles visiting five different U.S. airports have prompted fears of potential outbreaks in multiple regions of the country.
Measles Outbreak Update: Officials Warn of Exposure at LAX, Denver Airport
Health officials urged unvaccinated members of the public to get their shots.
9 Unusual Airports You Might Actually Enjoy Getting Stuck In
These unusual or beautiful airports are a destination in themselves—you might even hope to get stuck in them.
Trump Mocked for Saying the Continental Army Took Over Airports in 1781
The president said the army "manned the air, it rammed the ramparts, it took over the airports, it did everything it had to do."
Heathrow Puts Pride Ads Near Royal Brunei Check-In to Protest Anti-Gay Law
"We need to stand up for our values," said Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye. "To make sure liberal values that make Britain such a great place to live are shared with the world."
More Than 5,000 Turtles Found Smuggled in Luggage at Malaysia Airport
Customs agents seized 5,255 baby red-eared slider turtles they found in suitcases belonging to two Indian men, who claimed they were selling the reptiles as pets.
Can I Still Use My Driver's License at the Airport?
Changes to the TSA mean Americans will have to update their IDs. Does that mean bringing a passport for a domestic flight?
First Look: Rooftop Infinity Pool at TWA Hotel
The TWA Hotel's year-round pool "provides a JFK runway view that rivals an air traffic controller's vantage point," say developers.
The World's Best Airports in 2019
For the seventh year in a row, Singapore's Changi Airport won the top spot in the World's Best Airports.
Your Rights With Facial Recognition Technology
While facial recognition technology will soon be rolled out on a large scale, laws and regulations have yet to catch up.
Canadian Air Traffic Controllers Send Pizza To US ATCs
The Moncton (YQM) and Gander (YQX) air traffic controller's association left a "PIZZA!!" note explaining they'd ordered 32 pizzas from Gino's in Ronkonkoma, New York that were delivered Saturday evening to help feed the workers amid the government shutdown.
Government Shutdown Disrupting Air Travel
Unions representing TSA workers, air traffic controllers and airline pilots are demanding that President Donald Trump and Congress end a 16-day partial government shutdown that has wreaked havoc on air travel, with long security wait times and concerns about safety.
Flight Delays Latest: LaGuardia, JFK, Newark Updates
Poor visibility caused by heavy wind and rain is causing travel chaos across the U.S.
Brexit: U.K. Lurches Toward a No-Deal Nightmare
A Brexit that occurs before the United Kingdom has reached an agreement with the European Union could leave the island nation alone, under a blockade of its own making.
TSA May Eliminate Screenings at 150 Airports
In order to save money, the TSA is considering the elimination of security screenings at smaller-sized airports.
Airport Shut Down After Traveler Writes 'Bomb' On Bag
A note stuck on the front of the bag read "Bomb to Brisbane."
United Airlines Flight Pops Tire Before Takeoff
There was no smoke, and the passengers and crew deplaned safely once in Portland, Oregon.