Ohio man faces felony charges after handgun found in backpack at Pittsburgh International Airport’s TSA checkpoint.
PITTSBURGH, PA — A 30-year-old Ohio man is facing felony charges after authorities say he attempted to bring a handgun through the main security checkpoint at Pittsburgh International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.…
US awards nearly $1 billion for airports in latest funding round
(Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it was awarding $970 million to 114 airports across the country as part of efforts to refurbish and expand aging infrastructure. The…
Dozens arrested in pro-Palestinian protests at two major U.S. airports
By Steve Gorman and Kanishka Singh (Reuters) – Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked morning traffic on Wednesday around Los Angeles International Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport – two of the…
NYC Airports Among Worst in Nation for Weather Delays, But Newark Is Worst
NEWARK, NJ – A new report by The Weather Channel lists the tri-state area’s regional international airport as the worst in the nation when it comes to weather-related delays, but Newark Airport…
Dunkin Offering Sweet Deal of Free Donut at NYC Area Airports
NEW YORK, NY – In a generous holiday gesture, Dunkin’, in collaboration with JetBlue, is set to give away free doughnuts at New York City-area airports on Thursday, recognized as one of…
A Thanksgiving tradition returns: busy roads, crowded airports
By Daniel Trotta and Allison Lampert (Reuters) -Millions of Americans crowded into airports or hit the road on Wednesday ahead of Thanksgiving Day, creating the busiest travel day since the pandemic virtually…
US FAA cuts minimum flight requirements at New York airports through late 2024
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Citing air traffic controller staffing issues, U.S. regulators announced on Friday they will again extend cuts to minimum flight requirements at congested New York City-area airports…
Traffic at Spain’s Aena airports outperforms European peers
(Reuters) – Passenger traffic at Spain’s Aena airports exceeded pre-pandemic levels for an eighth consecutive month in August, while traffic in other European terminals still lagged. The number of passengers travelling through…
Russia says it downs Ukrainian drone west of Moscow, two airports reopen
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian air defences on Friday downed a Ukrainian drone as it flew towards an unspecified target in Moscow, the defence ministry said, the latest in a flurry of drone…
Republican Reps Earmark Millions For Private Jet Airports
Republican Reps Earmark Millions For Private Jet Airports Arjun Singh on May 3, 2023 Top members of Congress are requesting earmarks to send federal taxpayer dollars to regional airports in their districts…
New GOP Border Security Bill Would Bar Migrants From Using Arrest Warrants As IDs At Airports
New GOP Border Security Bill Would Bar Migrants From Using Arrest Warrants As IDs At Airports Jennie Taer on May 2, 2023 The new Republican border security bill introduced Tuesday would bar…
Flights cancelled in fresh round of strikes at German airports
BERLIN (Reuters) – Strikes at four German airports led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights on Friday in the latest bout of industrial action to disrupt travel plans in recent months.…
Airports, airlines rein in summer plans to avoid repeat of last year’s chaos
By Allison Lampert, Joanna Plucinska and Toby Sterling (Reuters) – Airports are taking steps to avoid gridlock during the upcoming holiday travel seasons, with some limiting flights during peak hours to avoid…
‘So-Called’ Homeless Have ‘Moved’ Into One Of America’s Biggest Airports, Tucker Carlson Says
‘So-Called’ Homeless Have ‘Moved’ Into One Of America’s Biggest Airports, Tucker Carlson Says Harold Hutchison on February 15, 2023 Fox News host Tucker Carlson and a Chicago alderman ripped Democratic Mayor Lori…
U.S. pauses activity at three airports for “national security effort” amid questions about Chinese spy balloon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it paused departures and arrivals at three airports including Myrtle Beach International Airport in South Carolina on Saturday because of a “national security…
Ryanair’s handling services call off strikes at 22 Spanish airports
MADRID (Reuters) – Workers at Azul Handling, the ground handling company servicing Ryanair in 22 Spanish airports, called off a plan to hold several 24-hour strikes between Oct. 28 and Jan. 8…
FAA ends COVID minimum international flight waiver at NY, DC airports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday it is ending temporary waivers of minimum international flight requirements at some major U.S. airports first adopted in March 2020 due…
Taffer’s Tavern Lands Agreement To Bring the Innovative Restaurant to D.C. Metro Airports
Successful pub operator intends to develop Taffer’s Tavern as a signature airport restaurant destination Washington, DC (-) The sky’s the limit for Taffer’s Tavern, the innovative, new full-service tavern concept founded by…
U.S. to apply Ebola screenings for recent Uganda visitors at 5 airports
By David Shepardson and Julie Steenhuysen WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration will begin redirecting U.S.-bound travelers who had been to Uganda within the previous 21 days to five major American airports to…
New York airports hit by delays after FAA staffing shortage
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said late Monday air traffic was returning to normal after earlier warning that passengers at New York City-area airports could see…
Germany seeks foreign workers for airports amid summer travel crunch
BERLIN -Germany wants to bring in foreign workers as quickly as possible to relieve airports overwhelmed by staff shortages during the busy summer season, an Interior Ministry spokesperson said. The temporary workers,…
Germany to deploy temporary foreign workers to ease staff shortage at German airports – Bild
BERLIN – Germany will allow the entry of foreign workers to fill staff shortages at the German airports as a temporary solution, Bild am Sonntag reported on Sunday, citing the interior, transport…
Mexico’s Volaris aims to lure bus travelers with help from new airports
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY – Mexican discount airline Volaris plans to lure lower income travelers who have traditionally stuck to bus travel due to cost and convenience, using a wider variety…
Orlando cracks list of world’s top 10 busiest airports as U.S. leisure traffic soars
(Reuters) – Orlando cracked a list of the world’s top 10 busiest airports by passengers for the first time last year, as the home of the Walt Disney World and Universal Studios…
East Bay Resident Found Guilty Of Attempting To Help Smuggle Cocaine Through Bay Area Airports
SAN FRANCISCO – A jury found Lemack Bellot guilty of two counts of attempting to aid and abet possession with intent to distribute cocaine in a scheme to smuggle drugs through San…
Arizona AG Asks Mayorkas To Stop Letting Illegal Migrants Travel Through US Airports Over Policy Allowing Them To Use Arrest Warrants As IDs
Republican Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Jan. 27 demanding that he stop allowing illegal migrants to travel through U.S.…
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