Bomb “joke” disrupts 10 flights, temporarily closes runway in Philippine airport
A bomb “joke” written on a piece of crumpled paper disrupted ten flights and prompted the temporary closure…
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Explore the latest news, technologies, and measures related to airport security and passenger safety.
19 security staff fired at MNL Airport; chief of security quits amid theft cases
The chief of Manila International Airport’s (MNL) Office for Transportation Security (OTS) has handed in his resignation following…
Man blames wife for loaded handgun in carry-on bag at Reagan National Airport
“The wife did it.” This was a traveler’s alibi when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers found a loaded…
Man arrested at Palma airport after assaulting Ryanair crew, damaging equipment
A passenger who went on a rampage at Palma de Mallorca airport (PMI) has been arrested after assaulting…
‘Maximum penalty’ for Manila airport security staff who swallowed $300 bills
A security screening officer from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is facing the “maximum penalty” after being…
Two sisters erupt in a drunken meltdown at Newark Airport over a flight delay
Two sisters traveling to Dublin Airport (DUB) were arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) after they went…
Video footage shows TSA agents in Miami stealing from passenger X-ray trays
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents from Miami International Airport (MIA) were arrested after footage from surveillance cameras showed…
Three UK airports undergo extra checks in search of escaped terror suspect
Those traveling via London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), Glasgow International Airport (GLA), and Manchester International Airport (MAN) will need to…
Can you bring deodorant onto a plane? Guidelines for air travelers
Air travel has become a commonplace part of modern life, enabling people to traverse vast distances in a…
Military and commercial airports in Florida prepare for Hurricane Idalia
As Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida as a category 3 storm, military and commercial airports in the…
Airport security scanner relies on same tech used to view the outer universe
The next generation of security scanners passengers may see at the world’s airports rely on the same technology…
Passenger manages to go through airport security with boarding pass found in trash
Security concerns have been raised after passengers were able to go through airport security checkpoints without the proper…
How did a passenger manage to bring a bread knife onboard a flight?
Flight passengers know all about the frustrations of having seemingly innocent items confiscated because they are not allowed…
Spirit customer charged with attempted murder after putting cop in chokehold
A Spirit Airlines passenger has been charged with attempted murder after placing an airport police officer in a…
Passenger jumps from jet bridge trying to catch missed flight at Malaga Airport
How far have you gone to catch a flight that you’re running late for? Perhaps you made an…
Mass brawl in baggage claim at Chicago O’Hare airport caught on video
This is certainly not the usual sight witnessed in an airport’s baggage claim area. Instead of bags going around…
Video captures TSA officer aggressively handling dog at Detroit airport
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer has been removed from his post at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) after…
London airport scraps 100ml liquid rule and reveals new process for electronics
Passengers travelling from London-City Airport (LCY) will follow new rules when travelling as they navigate their way through…