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Source: BET News Published: March 25, 2026 Delta Air Lines announced it is temporarily suspending specialty services for members of Congress flying Delta, citing the impact of the ongoing partial government shutdown on the airline’s resources. The suspended perks include airport escorts, red coat services, and other VIP treatment that had been available to lawmakers. […]
Source: BET News Published: March 27, 2026 Nashville resident Ruby Cosby says Southwest Airlines canceled her ticket at the gate on February 28 because she did not purchase a second seat to accommodate her size, nearly causing her to miss a cruise to Mexico. Cosby said she has always flown Southwest without any problems and […]
The Transportation Security Administration has significantly increased its flexible workforce, preparing for record-breaking summer travel volumes. Nearly 1,000 TSA employees have volunteered to deploy to crowded airports as needed, more than quadrupling last year’s numbers. TSA Administrator David Pekoske announced the update near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, anticipating some airports will surpass 2019 passenger levels. […]
The government shutdown is now causing significant disruptions to air travel. The FAA says it will cut flights at some airports starting Friday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says this is about seeing where delays are and working to relieve that pressure. Flight data shows there were nearly 4,000 domestic and international delays yesterday along with […]
As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, air travelers are facing longer waits and mounting delays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed an increase in sick calls among unpaid air traffic controllers, threatening the reliability of flight operations nationwide. TSA officers, also unpaid, continue screening 2.5 million passengers daily but warn of worsening delays. […]
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport recorded its most active summer in over a decade, with 371,775 outbound passengers and 742,924 total travelers June–August. August alone topped 130,000 emplanements—the strongest summer month since the 1990s—and approached 2007’s benchmark of 391,623 boardings. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello credited terminal upgrades and expanded air service, noting this […]
A Southwest Airlines flight from Tampa to Denver was struck by lightning during its descent into Denver International Airport on Sunday. Despite the dramatic incident, the aircraft landed safely and taxied to the gate without any complications. Emergency services were dispatched as a precaution. Southwest Airlines confirmed the lightning strike and stated that the aircraft […]
Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. residents will need a REAL ID-compliant license or an alternative acceptable form of identification to fly domestically or access certain federal buildings. After years of delays, the DHS and TSA confirm that no further extensions are expected. REAL ID cards are marked with a star or, in some states, offer […]
A lot of young people go off to college and some feel they’re getting a little bit more freedom being away from their parents. I found an old story were college student from France was arrested after calling in a fake bomb theat on a plane his parents was traveling on. The student didn’t want […]
With the rise of Covid numbers and a new variant the US is getting ready to enforce stricter guidelines for International and domestic flights. This new guidance would require all people entering the United States to show a negative Covid test taken within 24 hours of getting on a flight. This new requirement would apply […]
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