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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

Which Thanksgiving foods can go through airport security?

As record travelers prepare to fly for Thanksgiving, here's what to know about transporting food through TSA checkpoints.

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

Airports see early rush as Thanksgiving travel season begins

With Thanksgiving less than a week away, travelers are already crowding airports. Airlines expect to fly tens of millions of passengers between today and the Monday after Thanksgiving. Kris Van ...

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

Can Starbucks fix long lines at its airport cafes?

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

Business - CNBC - 2 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.

What to know as the holiday rush hits airports ahead of Thanksgiving

AAA estimates nearly 80 million people will travel over Thanksgiving and some have already started to pack the airports. The FAA says the number of scheduled flights will peak Tuesday, with more ...

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.

We want to retire to a fun lake house, but we also want city amenities. Our budget is $450,000. Where should we go?

Looking for ideas on the best place for you to retire? Email HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81

Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars a year, ...

World - ABC News - November 1

Qantas flight makes emergency landing at Sydney airport after engine failure, sparking grass fire near runway

A passenger onboard QF520 to Brisbane says it was ‘a real struggle to get airborne and it was clear to everyone … that something was badly wrong’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

1 killed and 3 wounded after gunmen open fire at Brazil’s largest international airport

Brazilian police said that unidentified gunmen in a black car killed at least one person and wounded another three Friday afternoon at Sao Paulo’s international airport in Guarulhos

World - ABC News - November 8

Auburn team plane forced to return to airport after players fight on flight to Houston for Saturday's game

Freshman Jahki Howard and senior Ja'Heim Hudson were kept back and will not play Saturday vs. the Cougars after altercation in air

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

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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

Which Thanksgiving foods can go through airport security?

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

Airports see early rush as Thanksgiving travel season begins

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

Can Starbucks fix long lines at its airport cafes?

Can Starbucks fix long lines at its airport cafes?

What to know as the holiday rush hits airports ahead of Thanksgiving

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

We want to retire to a fun lake house, but we also want city amenities. Our budget is $450,000. Where should we go?

Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81

Qantas flight makes emergency landing at Sydney airport after engine failure, sparking grass fire near runway

1 killed and 3 wounded after gunmen open fire at Brazil’s largest international airport

Auburn team plane forced to return to airport after players fight on flight to Houston for Saturday's game

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