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Atlanta Airport criticized for social media post about deadly explosion


Atlanta Airport criticized for social media post about deadly explosion

by Mia Taylor Last updated: 1:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Two workers were killed and another was seriously injured in an accident at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Now the airport is coming under criticism for a social media post about the tragedy. According to media reports, the workers died Tuesday morning while working […]

Seattle Airport victim of possible cyber attack


Seattle Airport victim of possible cyber attack

Was it a mistake or was it done maliciously? Officials at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are trying to figure out why the internet went down Saturday, causing numerous delays. One of the theories they put forward is that they may have been the victim of a cyberattack. In a statement, airport officials said the outage was […]

Traveller arrested after facial recognition technology detects fake ID at airport


Traveller arrested after facial recognition technology detects fake ID at airport

by Donald Wood Last updated: 8:30 a.m. ET, Wednesday, August 21, 2024 A traveler who attempted to pass through a Florida airport using another person’s ID was arrested after facial recognition technology caught the offense. According to WFLA.com, 38-year-old Brittany Lynn Anderson was traveling through Tampa International Airport when she attempted to pass through a […]

TSA liquid restrictions for air travelers expected to remain in place until 2040


TSA liquid restrictions for air travelers expected to remain in place until 2040

We still have to wait for a plan to speed up the queues at airport security checks. The 3.4-ounce rule for liquids will remain in place for now. The Transportation Security Administration said a scanner that can detect liquids up to two liters will not be introduced before 2040, largely due to passenger numbers. It […]

Australia will join trusted traveler screening programs at US airports


TSA liquid restrictions for air travelers expected to remain in place until 2040

To speed up the process for its passengers, Australia has announced that it will join the United States’ airport security programs. Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong said she wants the country to participate in the U.S. Global Entry and TSA PreCheck programs. About 1,000 Australian citizens will be able to register by the end of […]