Airports

Mysterious airport tunnels to open beneath hub long tied to conspiracy theories

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Mysterious airport tunnels to open beneath hub long tied to conspiracy theories

Denver International Airport is preparing to open portions of a mysterious underground tunnel system that has long been plagued by conspiracy theories. Officials announced plans this week to convert sections of the airport’s underground baggage tunnels into pedestrian walkways connecting concourses A, B and C. The tunnels, which have long fueled speculation involving secret bunkers, “lizard people” … Read more

JFK is one of nation’s most expensive airports as flight prices surge across country: study

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JFK is one of nation’s most expensive airports as flight prices surge across country: study

New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of the priciest airports in the country — with average plane tickets topping $400 as a majority of Americans say increasing costs are keeping them out of the air, a new study showed. Average airfares at JFK in 2026 were $404.59 as of May, earning … Read more

Southwest walks back controversial seating policy that singles out plus-size passengers

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Southwest walks back controversial seating policy that singles out plus-size passengers

Southwest flyers may finally be getting some breathing room. One TikTokker is going viral as she believes the airline is quietly walking back part of its controversial “customer of size” policy after furious backlash from travelers who slammed the carrier for making them shell out extra cash just to fly comfortably. Emily, who posts under … Read more

What is the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo variant — and do Americans need to worry about it coming to the US?

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What is the deadly Ebola Bundibugyo variant — and do Americans need to worry about it coming to the US?

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province has nearly 600 suspected cases and over 100 deaths, with several Americans exposed to the highly contagious disease. One US citizen is confirmed to have contracted the virus and is being treated at a Berlin hospital, although he is not critically ill and his family has tested … Read more

Jet fuel shortage could wreak havoc on your summer travel plans — and these are the flights to avoid: expert

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Jet fuel shortage could wreak havoc on your summer travel plans — and these are the flights to avoid: expert

This summer, your vacation could get shaken up by severe turbulence — but not at 35,000 feet. With jet fuel shortages changing how Americans travel, experts are warning that flight cancellations and other last-minute changes could become inevitable. “Travelers are set to face continued travel disruption, as rising tensions in the Middle East have resulted … Read more

NYC mom refuses to fly ‘privileged’ kids first class to build character — and people had a lot to say about this

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NYC mom refuses to fly ‘privileged’ kids first class to build character — and people had a lot to say about this

She said what she said. One NYC mom is being praised for why she won’t fly her kids first class or even business class, despite being able to afford to. In a recent viral video posted by content creator Lia Higgins, the “recovering lawyer turned mom, writer, creator” pointed out how it’s “no surprise” that … Read more

20,000 bags stranded after technical issue at Heathrow Airport leaves travelers scrambling

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20,000 bags stranded after technical issue at Heathrow Airport leaves travelers scrambling

British Airways is speaking out after a recent technical issue at Heathrow Airport left thousands of passengers separated from their luggage and many travelers angry.  The disruption occurred last Friday at Heathrow’s Terminal 5, British Airways’ main hub, after what airport officials described as a technical issue involving the baggage system. The outage prevented luggage from being … Read more

Best, worst airports ranked for World Cup 2026 travel — passengers to one NYC hub may be in for a bumpy ride

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Best, worst airports ranked for World Cup 2026 travel — passengers to one NYC hub may be in for a bumpy ride

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is around the corner, and fans will be traveling all over to catch the world’s biggest soccer tournament. But many could have trouble getting to their final destinations. Passengers jetting to New York and New Jersey are headed for some turbulence, as two area airports landed among the worst in … Read more

Big-city airport opening first-ever ‘remote’ terminal for TSA screening — 25 miles away from gates

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Big-city airport opening first-ever ‘remote’ terminal for TSA screening — 25 miles away from gates

It’s a different kind of pre-check. Travelers departing Boston no longer have to be at the airport to go through security. Starting June 1, the Massachusetts Port Authority is debuting the first-ever remote airport terminal, allowing passengers flying out of Boston’s Logan International Airport to undergo TSA screening in advance — 25 miles away from … Read more

Boston Logan passengers will be able to skip long TSA airport lines thanks to new checkpoint

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Boston Logan passengers will be able to skip long TSA airport lines thanks to new checkpoint

A remote TSA security checkpoint has been unveiled for passengers jetting out of Boston Logan airport – and it means travelers will be able to avoid long, winding lines that were synonymous with the agency’s funding crisis. The new program, which is set to come into force on June 1, has been declared the “first … Read more

Airport police dog sniffs out and seizes $44K cash — now, TSA is warning passengers why

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Airport police dog sniffs out and seizes K cash — now, TSA is warning passengers why

A cash-sniffing canine just busted a traveler trying to take a small fortune south of the border — and now federal officials are barking a warning to summer flyers: Don’t try to sneak stacks past airport security. Nitro, a 3-year-old chocolate Lab working with Customs and Border Protection at Philadelphia International Airport, sniffed out a … Read more

Spirit Airlines’ closure hit small towns the hardest — and one Pennsylvania town is left with zero flights

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Spirit Airlines’ closure hit small towns the hardest — and one Pennsylvania town is left with zero flights

After Spirit Airlines shuttered, some small towns were hit particularly hard — leaving at least one airport with an empty flight schedule. The budget airline ceased operations after 34 years on May 2, 2026, and while many travelers were left scrambling to get new flights, one small airport has been left with no commercial service … Read more

Desperate Spirit Airlines flyers scramble to rebook flights — paying $900 for one-way tickets and asking for donations

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Desperate Spirit Airlines flyers scramble to rebook flights — paying 0 for one-way tickets and asking for donations

It’s the end of an inexpensive travel era. Money-savvy travelers are mourning Spirit Airlines, the once-beloved budget carrier, which permanently shut down on Saturday after undergoing severe financial distress and failing to obtain a $500 million bailout from the administration. After the company’s officials announced yesterday that they were closing operations of the nation’s eighth-largest airline … Read more

Spirit Airlines pilot given emotional send-off from rival airline after retirement flight is cut amid shutdown

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Spirit Airlines pilot given emotional send-off from rival airline after retirement flight is cut amid shutdown

A Spirit Airlines pilot received a hero’s send-off with the help of a rival airline — and his first officer son — as his retirement flight was abruptly cut amid the carrier’s sudden shutdown. Capt. Jon Jackson was scheduled to fly one last time for Spirit into Baltimore-Washington International on Saturday when the ultra-low-cost airline … Read more

Unhinged passenger assaults airport crew object after arriving late to flight

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Unhinged passenger assaults airport crew object after arriving late to flight

She missed her flight and was ready to fight.  Pushing, kicking and shouting are the typical makings of a temper tantrum — those emotional outbursts oft-exhibited by teething tots.  But an enraged adult women at Mexico City International Airport, in Mexico, recently threw a hissy fit of epic — and possibly criminal — proportions after arriving … Read more

Humanoid robots seen handling airport baggage in futuristic true footage

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Humanoid robots seen handling airport baggage in futuristic true footage

The bots have got this in the bag. We may no longer fear disgruntled luggage handlers playing soccer with our suitcases. Japan Airlines is looking to fill a baggage handler gap by enlisting an army of automated bag bots to assist their human counterparts. Starting in May, these humanoid luggage handlers — manufactured by China’s … Read more

Stickler airline worker threatened to charge traveler $100 at check-in for head-scratching reason

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Stickler airline worker threatened to charge traveler 0 at check-in for head-scratching reason

Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed that day. Every overpacker knows how stressful the moment can be when your luggage is being weighed while checking in for a flight. While some airline angels will sometimes let a few extra pounds fly without charging an overweight fee, one unlucky flyer traveling to … Read more

Former flight attendant shares controversial take on why families with small children should board planes last

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Former flight attendant shares controversial take on why families with small children should board planes last

She said what she said. Any parent will agree that traveling with youngings is stressful — especially when it involves flying. Although protocol when boarding a flight is that families with small children are among the first to get on, one former flight attendant is sparking quite the online debate after saying it should be … Read more

Man sparks online debate after calling airport ride for his wife a ‘massive inconvenience’

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Man sparks online debate after calling airport ride for his wife a ‘massive inconvenience’

Airport pickups are sparking a heated online debate, with some calling the simple act of getting someone at the airport these days a “relationship test,” and others saying it’s an unnecessary hassle in the age of Uber. The conversation gained traction recently after a man posted on social media that he agreed to drive his wife to … Read more

Disruptive woman causes Thailand-bound Jetstar flight to be diverted from Melbourne

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Disruptive woman causes Thailand-bound Jetstar flight to be diverted from Melbourne

A woman has been charged after her alleged “erratic” and abusive behavior led to an international flight en route to Thailand being diverted. Federal police were alerted by airline staff to an incident on board Jetstar flight JQ17, which was travelling from Melbourne to Phuket, Thailand, on Sunday. The 37-year-old woman was allegedly acting in … Read more