Airports Ahead Thanksgiving

Beirut airport open as Israeli attacks continue across Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - November 7

WATCH: Chaos ensues after racoon crashes through LaGuardia Airport ceiling

Chaos ensued at the Spirit Airlines counter inside LaGuardia Airport in New York after a raccoon came crashing through a ceiling panel.

Runway fire breaks out at Sydney Airport after emergency landing

An engine failure on a passenger plane taking off from Sydney, Australia on Friday prompted the aircraft to circle before a safe emergency landing, the airline Qantas said

World - ABC News - November 8

Crypto businessman killed in apparent assassination at São Paulo airport

Three injured as victim named as Antônio Vinícius Lopes Gritzbach, who had been threatened by top crime syndicate. A Brazilian businessman has been killed and three people injured in an apparent ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Crypto expert with links to gang shot dead at Brazilian airport

Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach had recently agreed to hand over information about the Primeiro Comando da Capital group.

Ukraine launches 'massive attack' on Moscow, shutting down airports

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Russian capital city of Moscow since the full-scale war began in 2022, injuring one person and forcing three major airports to divert flights, as ...

Airplane returns to airport after takeoff after hitting a bird, catching on fire

The plane, bound for the Chinese city of Shenzhen with 249 passengers and 16 crew members, landed safely after dumping fuel over the sea.

US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs

The Federal Aviation Administration is prohibiting U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot two planes

World - ABC News - November 12

Haiti's main airport shut down after planes hit by gunfire

Flights were suspended at Haiti's main international airport after a Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire while trying to land in the capital of Port-au-Prince and then a bullet hole was found ...

Canadian pension fund buys UK airports operator for £1.5bn

PSP acquires AGS from Macquarie and former Heathrow investor Ferrovial

Business - Financial Times - November 13

Gang arrested after million-euro jewellery heist at Frankfurt Airport

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Oakland Airport Can’t Use San Francisco in Its Name, Judge Rules

The airport’s name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International, suggested that the “lower rated airport” was associated with San Francisco, a federal judge said in a temporary order.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Gunfire strikes Southwest plane on tarmac of Dallas airport, officials say

No one was hurt when Southwest Airlines Flight 2494 was struck by gunfire while preparing to depart Dallas Love Field for Indianapolis.

José Andrés Opens New Dining Destination at Reagan National Airport

The Michelin-starred chef and humanitarian has partnered with Capital One to open a lounge-restaurant hybrid at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

Vancouver airport clears damaged Amazon Air cargo jet from runway area

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

London Gatwick Airport evacuates passengers from terminal over 'security incident'

London's Gatwick airport evacuated part of its south terminal on Friday over an unspecified "security incident."

Gatwick airport south terminal evacuated after suspected banned item found

Army ordnance disposal unit deployed

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Gatwick airport reopens terminal after bomb scare evacuation

Security cordon lifted and train services resume, though thousands of people have had their travel plans disrupted . Gatwick’s southern terminal reopened for passengers on Friday afternoon after a ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

London's Gatwick Airport re-opens its South Terminal after a suspicious package triggers an alert

London’s Gatwick Airport said it is reopening its South Terminal after police resolved a security alert triggered when a suspicious item was found in a passenger’s luggage

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Why airline passenger walks to the terminal gate may get a little longer

In airports across the U.S. and globe, the moving sidewalks that get passengers to gates are disappearing.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

WATCH: Holiday travelers find ways to have fun at the airport

From dance performances to gate runways, these passengers are making the most of their time at the airport during holiday travel!

Can Starbucks fix long lines at its airport cafes?

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has said airport stores' performance could improve.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Can Starbucks fix long lines at its airport cafes?

Air travelers face a host of headaches on their journeys: slow security lines, long waits for plush lounges, the threat of delays or cancellations — and the airport Starbucks.

DHL Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Lithuania, Killing 1

The crash near Vilnius Airport sparked a fire in a residential area, officials said. One person on board was killed and three others were hospitalized.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Planes clip wings at Boston airport as holiday travel begins

Holiday travel for the Thanksgiving weekend has begun and an incident at Boston's Logan Airport may delay some flights. This comes as Charlotte airport workers go on strike. WBTV's Mary Calkins ...

Airport closes runways in search for dog that escaped from plane

The plan is to get close enough to tranquilize the animal with a hypodermic needle, airport officials said.

LAX airport security seize allegedly meth-caked cow onesie

The Los Angeles County man, who was trying to board a flight to Australia, faces one count of intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Airport closes runways in search for dog that escaped from plane

The plan is to get close enough to tranquilize the animal with a hypodermic needle, airport officials said.

World - CBS News - 18 hours ago

Target offers Thanksgiving fare for 4 for $20

Target is joining the list of discount retailers and grocers hoping to entice shoppers with discounts for the holiday.

Latest in Airports Ahead Thanksgiving

Beirut airport open as Israeli attacks continue across Lebanon

WATCH: Chaos ensues after racoon crashes through LaGuardia Airport ceiling

Runway fire breaks out at Sydney Airport after emergency landing

Crypto businessman killed in apparent assassination at São Paulo airport

Crypto expert with links to gang shot dead at Brazilian airport

Ukraine launches 'massive attack' on Moscow, shutting down airports

Airplane returns to airport after takeoff after hitting a bird, catching on fire

US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot by gangs

Haiti's main airport shut down after planes hit by gunfire

Canadian pension fund buys UK airports operator for £1.5bn

Gang arrested after million-euro jewellery heist at Frankfurt Airport

Oakland Airport Can’t Use San Francisco in Its Name, Judge Rules

Gunfire strikes Southwest plane on tarmac of Dallas airport, officials say

José Andrés Opens New Dining Destination at Reagan National Airport

Vancouver airport clears damaged Amazon Air cargo jet from runway area

London Gatwick Airport evacuates passengers from terminal over 'security incident'

Gatwick airport south terminal evacuated after suspected banned item found

Gatwick airport reopens terminal after bomb scare evacuation

London's Gatwick Airport re-opens its South Terminal after a suspicious package triggers an alert

Why airline passenger walks to the terminal gate may get a little longer

WATCH: Holiday travelers find ways to have fun at the airport

Can Starbucks fix long lines at its airport cafes?

Can Starbucks fix long lines at its airport cafes?

DHL Cargo Plane Crashes Near Airport in Lithuania, Killing 1

Planes clip wings at Boston airport as holiday travel begins

Airport closes runways in search for dog that escaped from plane

LAX airport security seize allegedly meth-caked cow onesie

Airport closes runways in search for dog that escaped from plane

Target offers Thanksgiving fare for 4 for $20

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