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Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

Long TSA security lines delayed investigators responding to a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting systemic issues in aviation.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

ICE agents called in to help ease airport security lines may not be leaving anytime soon, even after Trump ordered pay for TSA officers | Fortune

Emergency pay for TSA agents ordered by Trump, but major airports still urge early arrival due to ongoing staffing issues.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
11 hours ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
17 hours ago

Here Are the Best Ways to Track TSA Wait Times in Advance

Travelers can now track TSA airport security wait times through United Airlines' mobile app and other resources to better plan their trips.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 days ago

TSA pay is back today-but here's why airport lines could still be slow

TSA workers will receive paychecks after an executive order, but airport lines may remain affected due to ongoing issues from the government shutdown.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

Long TSA security lines delayed investigators responding to a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting systemic issues in aviation.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

ICE agents called in to help ease airport security lines may not be leaving anytime soon, even after Trump ordered pay for TSA officers | Fortune

Emergency pay for TSA agents ordered by Trump, but major airports still urge early arrival due to ongoing staffing issues.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
4 hours ago

Investigation underway for 1-alarm fire in secure area at SFO

A small fire in storage containers at San Francisco International Airport caused no injuries and had no impact on flight operations.
#airport-security
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
23 minutes ago

A Former TSA Agent Shares The No. 1 Reason Bags Get Flagged at Security-and How to Prevent It From Happening

Human error, especially with laptops, is the primary reason for carry-on luggage being flagged at airport security.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US airport lines shorten as TSA workers get paid

Airports report shorter wait times, but LaGuardia still faces delays of up to two hours amid ongoing government shutdown.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

What Was Behind the T.S.A. Meltdown?

The airport experience deteriorated due to unpaid T.S.A. agents, leading to unprecedented wait times and chaos for travelers.
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 day ago

'We are beyond frustrated': Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian blasts inaction in Congress that fueled travel chaos

Airline executives express frustration over TSA staffing shortages and delays caused by the government shutdown, urging Congress to resolve funding issues.
Cars
fromFortune
2 days ago

Why hands-free systems in self-driving cars aren't actually safer, according to the NTSB | Fortune

Driver assistance systems are convenient but do not enhance safety, leading to increased driver distraction and reliance on technology.
#aviation-safety
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

Austin
fromFast Company
5 days ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
1 week ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports

The FAA suspended visual separation procedures between helicopters and planes in congested airspace around major airports, requiring radar-based separation instead following a deadly collision and recent close calls.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago
NYC parents

That's Crazy': Midair Confusion as Pilot Told He's Not Speaking With Wrong Airport Tower While On Approach to Land

Austin
fromFast Company
5 days ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
1 week ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

FAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports

The FAA suspended visual separation procedures between helicopters and planes in congested airspace around major airports, requiring radar-based separation instead following a deadly collision and recent close calls.
Public health
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Elderly people should be SEPARATED on flights to speed up evacuations

Elderly passengers should be distributed evenly on flights to enhance emergency evacuation efficiency.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
Chicago
fromABC7 Chicago
4 days ago

Atlanta-bound Delta plane erupts in flames seconds after takeoff from Brazil airport

A Delta flight experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Sao Paulo, but all passengers and crew were safely evacuated.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

2 people from Mass. killed when helicopter crashes in Hawaii

Three people died in a helicopter crash off Kalalau Beach in Kauai, including two from Massachusetts.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

New details from federal investigators reveal how the deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport unfolded

A key safety alert failed to activate before the fatal Air Canada crash due to a truck lacking a transponder.
#ice
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid

ICE agents may stay at airports even after TSA workers receive paychecks, depending on TSA staffing levels.
US news
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 hours ago

LIVE: Crews responding to cargo pallet fire at SFO, officials say

A fire broke out at a cargo building at San Francisco International Airport, but there are no injuries or impact on airport operations.
#air-canada
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

Canada news
fromFortune
1 week ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

An Air Canada Express plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and prompting a federal investigation.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago
Canada news

Bodies of pilots who died in collision at LaGuardia Airport being repatriated to Canada | CBC News

Canada news
fromFortune
1 week ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

An Air Canada Express plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and prompting a federal investigation.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

fromCbsnews
5 days ago

American Airlines flight from NYC diverts to Detroit Metro Airport due to "disruptive customer"

The aircraft landed safely at DTW where law enforcement and medical personnel met the flight and the customer deplaned.
Chicago
US news
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

United rolls out new app feature to help navigate DHS security nightmares

United Airlines introduces an app feature to track security wait times at major hubs to help customers navigate ongoing airport delays.
#laguardia-airport
NYC parents
fromNewsday
1 week ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
US news
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
fromForbes
1 week ago
NYC parents

LaGuardia Crash, Newark Ground Stop Cause Hundreds of Flight Cancellations

NYC parents
fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago

Ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to an emergency involving a plane and a vehicle, officials say

LaGuardia Airport is under a ground stop due to an aircraft emergency involving a plane and vehicle incident.
Canada news
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Two killed after Air Canada jet strikes fire truck on LaGuardia runway during routine landing - Silicon Canals

A serious incident at LaGuardia Airport involved an Air Canada regional jet colliding with a fire truck, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
NYC parents
fromNewsday
1 week ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
US news
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
fromForbes
1 week ago
NYC parents

LaGuardia Crash, Newark Ground Stop Cause Hundreds of Flight Cancellations

NYC parents
fromwww.cnn.com
1 week ago

Ground stop at LaGuardia Airport due to an emergency involving a plane and a vehicle, officials say

LaGuardia Airport is under a ground stop due to an aircraft emergency involving a plane and vehicle incident.
Canada news
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Two killed after Air Canada jet strikes fire truck on LaGuardia runway during routine landing - Silicon Canals

A serious incident at LaGuardia Airport involved an Air Canada regional jet colliding with a fire truck, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

An Airline Ticket Agent Reveals the Bag Check Mistakes Even Frequent Fliers Make-Plus, 9 Tips to Do It Right

One of the biggest mistakes passengers make is arriving at the bag drop or ticket counter with luggage that exceeds the airline limit, resulting in a mad dash to repack and shift items between bags.
Travel
Washington DC
fromThe Daily Beast
1 week ago

Sean Duffy Under Fire After Deadly LaGuardia Crash

Transport Secretary Sean Duffy faces criticism and calls for resignation after a deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport linked to air traffic control staffing issues.
NYC parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

An air traffic controller was juggling extra roles during the LaGuardia plane crash

NTSB raises concerns about staffing procedures related to the LaGuardia plane crash, highlighting systemic issues in air traffic control.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

When Will TSA Wait Times Get Back to Normal?

The DHS shutdown has become the longest federal shutdown in U.S. history, causing significant disruptions at airports.
Gadgets
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Is Using Airplane Mode on Flights Still Necessary?

Airplane mode is required by the FAA to prevent potential radio frequency interference with aircraft instruments, though actual risk is minimal and primarily concerns takeoff and landing phases.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Flying has turned into a fiasco

Airport security lines reach three hours due to TSA agent shortage from government shutdown, coinciding with Spring Break travel surge and regional flight disruptions from Middle East tensions.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

When Warning Lights Flash Red

President Trump's deployment of ICE agents at airports highlights governance failures amid rising air traffic safety concerns and recent aviation tragedies.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

United flight returns to LA airport for an evacuation after a reported engine fire

United Airlines Flight 2127 had departed LAX for Newark when one of the engines caught fire. Video from the scene shows the Boeing 787 stopped on the runway as smoke poured from its left engine, and evacuation slides were deployed. Passengers can be seen running away from the aircraft while emergency vehicles surrounded the plane.
Los Angeles
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Pilot killed in LaGuardia crash earned wings at Ontario college | CBC News

Two pilots were killed in a plane crash at LaGuardia Airport, identified as Antoine Forest and MacKenzie Gunther, a recent graduate of Seneca College.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Flight Attendants and Pilots Use These 4 Phrases on Board to Signal Emergencies-Here's What to Listen For

Aviation crews use coded language like 'Code 300' and 'Angel' to discreetly communicate medical emergencies and deaths without causing passenger panic.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Heads Down! Hands Up!' Passengers Capture Scary Moment Feds Storm Plane to Deal With Possible Security Matter'

Southwest Flight 2094 made an emergency landing in Atlanta after a possible security matter, with federal officers and police boarding to detain a passenger amid reports of a bomb threat.
World news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

These Are The Safest Airlines In the World, According to Expert Data

Etihad was ranked the safest full-service airline worldwide for 2026, becoming the first Gulf carrier to top AirlineRatings.com's annual safety list.
#aviation-accident
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

A Year After the DCA Midair Collision, Are Flights Safer? - Washingtonian

Since the collision on January 29, 2025, between an American Airlines flight from Wichita and a military helicopter on a training ride, military pilots have had to broadcast their precise GPS-based location data to other aircraft and to air traffic control, something they frequently skipped before the crash. The FAA has also barred all but the most essential helicopter traffic along the Potomac near the airport.
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