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Poland closes airports due to Russian strikes on Ukraine
Poland closed two airports overnight for safety reasons due to heavy Russian air strikes on Ukraine, aviation authorities said early on…
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FAA readies to list airports getting reduced flights during the government shutdown
Travelers through some of the busiest U.S. airports can expect to learn Thursday whether they’ll see fewer flights as the government…
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Lack of air traffic controllers hits almost half of major US airports
Nearly 50 per cent of the 30 busiest US airports are grappling with shortages of air traffic controllers, the Federal Aviation…
Politics
German lawmaker warns against false sense of security at airports
The head of Germany's parliamentary intelligence oversight committee has warned against a false sense of security at German airports…
Politics
NATO Ally Denmark Calls Mystery Drones Chaos 'Hybrid Attack'
Danish defense minister Troels Lund Poulsen said the recent wave of disruptive drone flights near the NATO ally's airports and military…
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European airports race to fix check-in glitch after cyberattack
The disruption is the latest in a string of hacks to hit sectors from healthcare to autos Some of Europe’s biggest airports, including the…
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“The Grass at Airports,” by Fabio Morábito
This is the fourth story in this summer’s online Flash Fiction series. Read the entire series, and our Flash Fiction from previous years,…
Politics
No need to take off your shoes. TSA has a new screening policy already in effect at some airports
Do you dread taking off your shoes when going through airport security? That requirement is going away at airports in the United States,…
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Newark Airport Is Experiencing Major Flight Delays. What’s Causing Them?
Flying into or out of Newark Liberty International Airport has brought plenty of misery in the last week, with cancellations, delays…
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How to Save Time and Money at the Airport
From long lines to overpriced food and scarce seating, airports are rife with pitfalls. For some people, said Katy Nastro, a travel expert…
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Jeju Air Disaster Prompts a Reckoning Over Runway Safety
Jeju Air Flight 2216 did not have to end in such a catastrophe. Early on Dec. 29, a clear Sunday morning, the Boeing 737-800 made an…
Lifestyle
Single Travelers Are Finding Love in Airport Lounges
Brittany Romano, 32, was not looking to start her own long-distance rom-com last September when she showed up to JetBlue’s lounge at…
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Times Investigation Into the Deadly Crash at National Airport: 5 Takeaways
It is clear that something went terribly wrong the night of Jan. 29, when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines…
Politics
Does a passport count as a REAL ID? What to know if you miss deadline
Americans rushing to be REAL ID compliant by May 7 have other legal avenues should they intend to travel domestically on or after that…
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After Heathrow, Who Pays for Missed Cruises and Hotel Bookings?
Last Friday’s power outage in Heathrow Airport disrupted vacations across the world, causing countless thousands of travelers to miss…
Business
OUE partners Tokyo Century to develop new hotel at Changi Airport’s T2
Property developer OUE has formed a joint venture (JV) with Japanese non-banking financial services company Tokyo Century to develop the…
Business
Flights Resume at Heathrow After Substation Fire Shut Down Airport
Heathrow Airport in London was plunged into chaos after a fire at an electrical substation shut down operations at one of Europe’s busiest…
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Aviation Chaos Can Quickly Spiral, Despite Contingency Plans
Airlines, airports and air traffic controllers prepare for chaos. But that doesn’t make responding to it any less complicated. The global…
Lifestyle
Airlines Scramble to Rebook Travelers After Canceling Heathrow Flights
As Heathrow Airport, Britain’s busiest travel hub, shut down on Friday because of a nearby fire and power outage, airlines told thousands…
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Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After ‘Possible Smoke,’ F.A.A. Says
A Delta Air Lines flight returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning after the crew reported “possible…
Business
How to buy lost luggage from airports online
Airports worldwide process millions of checked bags every day, and while most make it back to their owners, a small percentage go…
Business
Unruly Passenger Aboard Frontier Flight Bashes Window and Is Subdued
Chaos erupted aboard a Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Houston this week when a man started bashing a window and several seats…
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Engine Fire Prompts Evacuation of Houston Flight, Video Shows
A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York was evacuated on Sunday morning because of flames coming from an engine, video shows.…
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Reagan Airport Had a Number of Close Calls in Recent Years
Before the deadly plane crash on Wednesday night near Ronald Reagan National Airport, there were at least 10 close calls at the Washington…