NEWSAug 25, 2024Man Drives Onto Runway, Climbs Into Aircraft at Illinois AirportAn Illinois man drove his car onto an airport runway and managed to hide inside an unoccupied aircraft. See how the situation unfolded and what his alleged motivations were.Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2024How Missing Scissors Threw a Japanese Airport into LockdownHokkaido Airport in Northern Japan shut down for over two hours on Saturday because of a missing pair of scissors. Read More →
NEWSAug 18, 2024Sicily Airport Operational Again After Latest Volcanic EruptionSicily's busiest airport is resuming operations following the aftermath of Mount Etna's latest eruption. See how the active volcano affected travel and flights around this time of year.Read More →
NEWSAug 17, 2024Man "Forgot About" Loaded Handgun he Attempted to Take Through TSA CheckpointTSA found a loaded handgun during a security check at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport. See how the airport responded and what consequences the gun owner could be facing.Read More →
NEWSAug 16, 2024Man with Knife Sneaks onto Two Lufthansa Flights Without TicketsA Norwegian man trespassed on two different Lufthansa flights across Europe.Read More →
NEWSAug 11, 2024Delta Flight Carrying Carolina Panthers Slides Off Taxiway At Charlotte Airport.According to multiple reports and later confirmed by the team, Delta Airlines flight 8860 ran off the taxiway and went into mud caused by torrential rains in Charlotte. Like most of the East Coast, the Queen City is still dealing with the effects of Tropical Storm Debby.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 10, 2024What Does SSSS On My Boarding Pass Mean?SSSS is an abbreviation for "Secondary Security Screening Selection."
This means that you’ve been randomly selected for an additional security screening by the TSA before your flight.
SSSS is part of routine TSA security protocol, which aims to enhance air travel safety. A secondary screening is exactly what it sounds like; it’s another screening beyond what you usually experience when going through security.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 07, 2024First NYC Flights Among Breeze Airways' 18-Route ExpansionBreeze Airways announced its latest network expansion on Wednesday, covering 18 new routes and five new destinations for the carrier, including Breeze's first service in New York City. Read More →
NEWSAug 07, 2024WestJet Grounds 10% of Fleet After Severe Calgary Hailstorm Causes Substantial DamageAn intense thunderstorm that rolled through the Calgary area on Monday night has left large swaths of damage. Broken windows, dented cars, and damage to Calgary International Airport's terminal have been reported.
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INFORMATIONALAug 07, 2024What Is a Red-Eye Flight and Why Do Airlines Operate Them?A red-eye flight is a term that has become synonymous with overnight flights that leave late in the evening and land at their destination early the next morning. They are called “red-eye” because passengers are often tired and have red eyes from lack of sleep or trying to sleep in an uncomfortable position on the plane. Read More →
