Airports are facing staff shortages during the shutdown.
On Monday, multiple airports reported a lack of air traffic controllers as a government shutdown neared its one-week mark. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) pointed out in its announcements that Hollywood Burbank Airport, Denver International Airport, and Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey faced delays due to this issue. Specifically, at Hollywood Burbank Airport, […]
European Airports Closed Again Due to Unidentified Drones at Night
The Danish government has labeled recent incidents as a “hybrid attack,” suggesting potential Russian involvement while admitting they lack clear evidence against Moscow. This week, several European airports faced shutdowns due to these attacks. Four airports, including two with military airbases housing Denmark’s F-16 fighter planes, were closed for hours on Wednesday night after drones […]
Flying car that can take off vertically to start testing at airports
Alef Aeronautics Begins Testing Flying Cars Alef Aeronautics has recently made strides in the development of its flying car, having secured a formal agreement with Half Moon Bay and Hollister Airport. This collaboration is set to kick off testing operations for the Road Legal vertical takeoff vehicle. These airports join the company’s previously established testing […]
Drones disrupt airports in NATO nations amid concerns about Russia
Drone Incident Disrupts Major Airports in Scandinavia A mysterious drone situation brought operations to a halt at Scandinavia’s largest airport on Monday evening, leading authorities to ponder potential involvement from Russia. Danish officials indicated that “professional actors” had launched multiple drones over Copenhagen airport, triggering a four-hour closure. Large drones were reported at five regional […]
Cyberattack Disrupts Check-In Services at Major Airports in Europe
Cyberattack Disrupts Air Traffic Across Europe BRUSSELS – A cyberattack on check-in and boarding systems caused significant disruptions and delays at several major European airports on Saturday, although the initial effects seemed to be somewhat contained. The problems began at airports including Brussels, Berlin’s Brandenburg, and London’s Heathrow, where only manual check-ins and boarding were […]
Passenger satisfaction increases at US airports, listed from highest to lowest.
Understanding Satisfaction at NYC Airports Complaining about NYC airports is a common pastime, but just how justified is that? A recent study from JD Power indicates a mixed scenario for local travelers. In 2025, the overall passenger satisfaction score for airports in the US and Canada saw a noteworthy rise, climbing 10 points on the […]
TSA is rejecting Real IDs at airports because of occasional scanning problems.
Some actual IDs from Maine are apparently being treated like fakes. The Secretary’s office in Maine confirmed that several legitimate IDs have been denied at TSA checkpoints. “A small portion of Maine’s genuine IDs couldn’t be scanned properly by the TSA’s barcode reader,” an official from the Secretary of State’s office noted. They also assured […]
New TSA lanes for families introduced at various US airports: How do they function?
New Family-Friendly TSA Security Lanes Rolling Out Several airports across the U.S. are introducing special security lanes designed to make family travel easier. This initiative, announced by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) back in July, is called “Family on the Fly.” It aims to improve the airport screening experience for families during the often hectic […]
International travelers can now avoid rescreening at US airports.
New TSA “One Stop Security” Program Launches The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is set to roll out a new pilot program called “One Stop Security” (OSS) starting Tuesday. Approved by Congress, this initiative aims to allow passengers arriving in the U.S. from international airports to connect flights without undergoing the usual TSA screening process. Major […]
Moscow airports closed after Ukraine launches over 230 drones
Authorities reported that all four major airports in Moscow were temporarily shut down due to Ukraine launching over 230 drones this past weekend. As a result of the Ukrainian counteroffensive that began Saturday morning, around 140 flights were cancelled throughout Moscow, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated. The Russian Association of Tour Operators (ATOR) noted […]