Rikki-Tikki-Tavi on the Runway: Fight Between Cobra and Mongoose Delays Flight

In India, a cobra and a mongoose turned an airport runway into a boxing ring. The animals attacked each other viciously. The fight delayed the flight, the New York Post reports. The plane's takeoff was delayed after the pilot noticed the animals…

Three kilometers walk to the gate: airports where transfers will take a long time

At some US airports, once you finally get through security, you'll have to walk more than two kilometers to the gate. NewYorkPost reveals which airports require passengers to travel the longest distances on foot. Let's put it this way: forget about the gym...

American Airlines accidentally allowed foreigners into the US without visa or customs checks.

On July 7, a passenger on American Airlines Flight 2213 from Los Cabos, Mexico, to Dallas-Fort Worth reported that upon disembarking the plane, he and other passengers were allowed to go directly to the terminal rather than being directed to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as is usually the case. on the…

Seven little-known rules that apply at all American airports

Dealing with the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is one of the most stressful "pleasures" while traveling. This body deals with the safety of everyone who travels in America, writes the resource CheatSheet. And this means that it is the TSA officers ...

Passenger traces 'lost' luggage to airport employee's Florida home

Paola Garcia was waiting for her small pink suitcase, which contained several Apple gadgets - her personal MacBook and two Apple Watches. The suitcase was supposed to appear on the baggage belt at Fort Lauderdale International Airport (Florida), writes the New York Post. Garcia said that she always...

Special language, UFO surveillance, and curse prohibition: 13 air traffic controllers secrets

Without air traffic controllers, airline pilots would be flying blind. Reader's Digest reveals the secrets that only these professionals know. Air traffic controllers are not the ones who wave their arms on the runway. The people who control traffic on the runway are called ramp controllers. Air traffic controllers (ATD)…

Ten ways to quickly get through airport security

Passing through airport security (TSA) can be one of the most frustrating aspects of travel, especially as travelers continue to return after a nearly two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Growing crowds of passengers mean longer waiting times at checkpoints. How…

There are still no airports in five countries of the world: why and how they live without them

It may seem incredible, but there are indeed countries in the world that still do not have airports. These countries have clearly demonstrated that having an airport is not always a requirement and have mastered the art of sharing resources with neighboring countries. However, in…

What to do if you miss your connecting flight and how to get a refund

You've bought your plane ticket, packed your bags and are ready to start your vacation. But bad luck - we were late for our connecting flight. Travel and Leisure told what to do next. Even with the most careful planning, flight delays can occur. According to…

A woman tried to smuggle giraffe feces into the United States to make jewelry out of it.

Federal Customs officials at the airport in Minneapolis (Minnesota) foiled the plans of a woman who tried to bring samples of giraffe feces into the country in her luggage with the intention of creating jewelry from them. The Voice of America writes about this. She announced that she had collected these samples...

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