December 16 'Massive' rat spotted running through airplane forces cancellation of vacation flight Shocking video shows rat scurrying through KLM flight cabin from Amsterdam to the Caribbean, forcing airline to cancel connecting flight to Bonaire for safety.
December 16 Unusual airport amenity gains traction as part of healthy travel push: 'Makes a world of difference' Travel expert who flies 250,000-plus miles yearly reveals his pick for top airport shower location — plus shares insider tips for using lounge facilities during layovers and long-haul trips.
December 13 Want to avoid getting sick on a plane this holiday season? Medical expert reveals best seat To avoid getting sick during Christmas flights this holiday season, a medical expert shared her suggestion for the best airplane seat to choose to stay healthy.
December 12 Airline passenger attempted to open plane door in mid-air, authorities say A passenger on a Cathay Pacific flight from Boston to Hong Kong was arrested this week after trying to open a door on the aircraft mid-flight, officials said.
December 11 Pilot program at major airport tracks movement, approves international flyers' identity Orlando International Airport tests 90-day biometric program serving 155,695 daily passengers, eliminating passports on select international flights.
December 10 Homeland Security moves toward scrutinizing foreign tourists' social media accounts before entry U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted a proposal in the Federal Register indicating it plans to review foreign tourists' social media accounts before entry.
December 10 Newly released Amelia Earhart documents reveal vivid details of Japan's role in search for doomed aviator Amelia Earthart documents were recently released by the National Archives, revealing Japan's role in the search and Franklin D. Roosevelt's cost justifications for the project.
December 8 Trump cabinet members do pull-ups at airport to launch $1B family travel program nationwide Trump officials do pull-ups at airport to launch $1 billion "Make Travel Family Friendly Again" campaign with new play areas and nursing rooms.
December 7 Toddler among 21 victims in pepper spray, robbery attack at London airport Police arrest suspect after pepper spray robbery at Heathrow Airport leaves 21 people injured, including a 3-year-old child requiring medical treatment.
December 5 Nation's 'most stressful' airport called out in study for poor check-in times, departure delays A record 3.1 million travelers were screened on just one day of Thanksgiving weekend as a new study reveals Newark Liberty International as America's "most stressful" airport this season.