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Stay updated on airport incidents, emergencies, and noteworthy events that occur at airports worldwide.
Video shows angry passengers destroying airport equipment over canceled flight
Passengers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos vented their anger and frustration on airport equipment and…
Hong Kong airport ground worker accidentally killed by aircraft being towed
A tow-vehicle ground worker for Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) was killed in a freak accident after he…
British Airways pilot accidentally deploys A320 emergency slide: report
A British Airways captain reportedly deployed an emergency slide on an Airbus A320 by accident at London-Heathrow Airport…
Sydney Airport worker accused of stealing $32K in Cartier jewelry and goods
A Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) employee was arrested and charged with stealing more than $32,000 worth of…
Utility vehicle crashes into Jetstar A320 aircraft on tarmac at Sydney Airport
A Sydney Airport (SYD) utility vehicle, also known as a ute, crashed into the engine of a Jetstar…
A330 vs B777: Korean Air A330 scrapes Cathay B777 during pushback in Japan
It’s a case of Airbus versus Boeing in the latest aircraft collision incident to take place in Japan.…
Man found dead after crawling inside engine of a Delta Air Lines Airbus A220
A man was found dead inside an engine of a Delta Air Lines Airbus A220-100 (with registration N108DQ)…
Video captures married couple’s dramatic meltdown at airport over flight delay
Traveling during the holiday season should come with a disclaimer: that cancellations and delays are to be expected. …
Christmas chaos: Flights delayed after Sydney hit by heavy rain, flash flooding
Shocking scenes transpired at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) on Christmas Eve after the airport almost transformed into…
Spanish police arrest 14 airport workers for stealing $2.1M from travelers’ bags
Spain’s national police force Guardia Civil arrested 14 workers at Tenerife South Airport (TFS) on suspicion of stealing…
Geneva Airport suspends operations after private jet overshoots runway
Operations at Geneva Airport (GVA) were temporarily suspended on December 13, 2023 after a private jet encountered a…
Buzz B737 Max evacuated at Stockholm Arlanda airport after smoke fills cabin
A Boeing B737 Max operated by Buzz, a subsidiary of Ryanair, was evacuated at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)…
Plane vs vehicle: Baggage tugger and B717 aircraft collide at Kahului airport
Emergency crews were called at Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui, Hawaii when a baggage tugger vehicle collided with…
Man jumps out of Southwest emergency exit and attempts to hijack airport vehicle
Passengers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) experienced a fright after witnessing a man climb out…
Buffalo airport briefly closed due to explosion at US-Canada border
New York’s Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) was briefly closed to international flights on November 22, 2023 after…
LATAM Airlines Brasil A320 almost lands at the wrong airport
A LATAM Airlines Brasil flight almost landed at the wrong airport after the crew mistook a local airfield…
Woman arrested after running onto tarmac in attempt to catch missed flight
On a scale of one to ten, just how badly do you want to catch your flight? For…
Angry mob storms Dagestan Airport in search of Jewish passengers from Israel
Russia’s Uytash Airport (MCX) in Makhachkala Dagestan was stormed by a huge mob reportedly looking for Israeli citizens…