On November 19, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will turn 21 - you can already drink alcohol. The Department of Homeland Security agency was created in response to the September 11 attacks and subsequent threats to the safety of air travelers. Many of the security measures put in place back then are still in place,…
An alligator has been spotted walking down the runway of South Carolina's busiest airport. It caused a short flight delay, according to the Independent. The alligator appeared on the runway of departing flights at Charleston International Airport on August 27 around 19:00. Passengers on board the aircraft could see...
Waiting in line at airport security is among the least enjoyable things about traveling. It's like being stuck in a traffic jam. But there are three very affordable programs that will help you skip the lines. Learn more about each of them…
A new report on the future of travel says biometrics could eliminate airport security concerns. It will no longer be necessary to take off your shoes and belt before boarding, according to Axios. Flying was a much more enjoyable experience before today's...
American Airlines passenger Sheila Gray said she had to leave the plane she had just boarded after a five-hour delay because the pilots had run out of shifts, Insider reports. Sheila Gray arrived in Charlotte on July 9 after returning from Rome and…
Monica Gilliam said she was horrified and thrilled when she found out her 12-year-old daughter was left alone wandering around Miami International Airport. American Airlines defaulted on its obligation to hand over the child to the father, NBC reports. On July 2, a Tennessee mother sent her...
A passenger in Ireland bought a ticket only to go to the baggage claim area of the Dublin airport terminal to find their luggage, Insider reports. Dermot Lennon returned to Dublin on June 28 after a trip to Brisbane, Australia but had to leave without…
It's time to throw away your crumpled boarding passes and stop looking for yours on the scoreboard among thousands of flights. Delta has come up with a way to show personalized information to its customers. How this happens, told Business Insider. Through a partnership with California-based startup Misapplied Sciences, the airline has installed…
Two Hindu women were arrested at the airport in Thailand. They found 109 animals in their luggage, including porcupines, turtles and chameleons. More information about the smugglers was told by the Independent. Customs officers at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, searched the women after they found…
Whether you fly frequently or not, the chances of flight cancellations and delays skyrocket, and the busy summer travel season results in long waits and crowds. Some airports offer passengers free access to long queues at security control. Like this…