July 17 Airline passenger sparks heated debate about bringing 'fragrant food' on planes Passenger's Reddit post about smelly food on planes divides commenters, with some condemning the practice while others defend the need to eat during travel regardless of food aroma.
July 17 Noem teases 'next big announcement' that may change airport security rule Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the agency is evaluating changes its liquid restrictions rule for airline carry-ons — a policy that’s a symbol of post 9/11 travel.
July 16 Marla Maples wants cleaner skies in America as EPA investigates weather altering MAHA and wellness advocate Marla Maples talked to 91±¬ÁÏ Digital about her concerns on weather engineering as it relates to public health as the EPA shares new resources about contrails.
July 13 Inside the FAA’s race to train air traffic controllers: 'It’s going to take time' The Trump Administration is speeding up its efforts to address a nationwide shortage of Air Traffic Controllers. Earlier this year, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a push to hire 2,000 new controllers by the end of the year.
July 10 Why you no longer have to take off your shoes at airport security Aviation security expert Jeff Price explains the failed 2001 shoe bombing that triggered the TSA's decades-long shoe removal rule, and how advancements in screening tech led DHS to finally reverse it.
July 9 First major US airline to resume Israel flights as part of 'longstanding commitment to serving Tel Aviv' United Airlines becomes the first U.S. carrier to resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 21 following the ceasefire after Operation Rising Lion and the 12-day conflict with Iran.
July 8 Nearly 20-year shoe-off airport security policy is ended by Trump administration Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, speaks at Ronald Reagan Airport to announce the termination of the shoe removal requirement at TSA security checkpoints.
July 8 Beloved family of four killed in tragic plane crash while returning home from beach vacation A family of four, Travis and Candace Buchanan and their children Aubrey and Walker, died when their plane crashed in Sanford, North Carolina, while returning from a beach vacation.
July 8 Airline passenger claims thieves are using discarded bag tags for fraud scheme A Reddit post from an alleged airline employee is alerting travelers about a scam in which fraudsters collect discarded bag tags to submit false reimbursement claims.
July 7 TSA reveals the surprising reason people might set off security alarms during screening A TSA passenger shared an experience of being flagged during security screening, with Reddit users and the TSA confirming that sweat can trigger alarms in airport scanners.