February 26, 2024 TikTok trend has airplane passengers binding their ankles for extra comfort: ‘Incredibly dangerous’ A new TikTok trend went viral after airplane passengers tried wrapping their seat belts around their ankles for a more comfortable seat. Travel expert Michael Wallace warned this can be dangerous.
February 26, 2024 3 killed in Ohio plane crash identified as father, son and family friend on trip to Florida Three people, including a father, his son and a family friend, were killed in a small plane crash over the weekend in southeast Ohio, officials confirmed.
February 20, 2024 Unruly American Airlines passenger restrained by others after attempting to open emergency door in-flight Barstool Sports personality details takedown of passenger who disrupted flight 30 minutes after taking off from New Mexico.
February 20, 2024 Atlanta passes ordinance to deter homeless from seeking shelter at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport The Atlanta City Council has voted to restrict access to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to only people flying or picking up passengers.
February 20, 2024 Potential radioactive leak in cargo of aircraft investigated at Spain airport No radioactive contamination was detected at the Barcelona-El Prat Airport after medical supplies appeared to have leaked in the hold of an aircraft.
February 19, 2024 Passenger jet severely damaged after hitting runway equipment at Belgrade's Tesla Airport A Marathon Airlines-owned passenger jet carrying 106 people returned to Nikola Tesla Airport in Belgrade, Serbia, after striking runway equipment.
February 16, 2024 Atlanta officials plan to restrict airport access amid complaints of baggage thieves, unauthorized drivers The Atlanta transportation committee voted to change the loitering ordinance for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The measure will go to the full council for a final vote.
February 16, 2024 Meet the American who made flying safe, Archie League, daredevil pilot and first air-traffic controller Archie W. League is widely considered the first air-traffic controller. He began by directing aircraft with flags in 1929, then helped make flying safe for millions of travelers.
February 15, 2024 Biden administration grants airports $970 million for improvements, modernization The Biden administration is giving 114 airports in 44 states $970 million for improvements from a $5 billion grant program to modernize airport terminals across the US.
February 14, 2024 Scandinavian Airlines plane hits fence at airport in Norwegian capital A Scandinavian Airlines plane struck a fence at Oslo's Gardermoen Airport on Wednesday, slightly damaging the aircraft and causing no reported injuries.