Category: Airports

Hurricane Isaias: What Travelers Need to Know

The New York Times – Travel:
The storm, which has already closed airports and canceled trains along the Gulf, could have impacts on major hubs like Atlanta and Charlotte.
9 Injured After J.F.K.-Bound Flight Hits Severe Turbulence

The New York Times – Travel:
Avianca Flight 42 was en route to New York from Medellín, Colombia, when it “encountered unexpected turbulence” and was diverted to Miami.
Amex Supersizes Newark Airport Centurion Lounge Before It Even Opens

The New York Times – Travel:
To meet skyrocketing demand, lounge operators like American Express are racing to build bigger, and the Centurion in Newark’s Terminal A will be a giant.
These European Cities Say They Have Too Many Tourists. Why Are Their Airports Expanding?

The New York Times – Travel:
Airport expansions in places like Venice, Barcelona and the Spanish island of Mallorca can undermine local efforts to restrain overtourism, and can even enable more tourists to come.
Nashville Says Yes to Renaming Airport for Dolly Parton

The New York Times – Travel:
A board voted unanimously to honor the country star, philanthropist and Tennessee native. If the effort clears all hurdles, fliers will be “departin’ from Parton.”
TSA May Allow Passengers With PreCheck to Bring Water Through Checkpoints

The New York Times – Travel:
Bottles of water could soon be allowed through security checkpoints at some airports, relaxing a strict policy in place for more than 20 years.
Gander Welcomed Americans in 2001. Now, U.S.-Canada Tensions Hit Home.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Newfoundland town welcomed thousands of frightened airline passengers on Sept. 11, but 25 years later, mixed emotions run through anniversary plans amid an escalating trade war.
Misery at Heathrow: ‘Never Seen Chaos Like That’

The New York Times – Travel:
Over 2,000 flights have been disrupted in the past two days, as an air-traffic control problem has stymied British airports.
Travelers Face More Delays After Major Disruption at British Airports

The New York Times – Travel:
An air traffic control problem caused more than 1,000 flight cancellations on Tuesday, and airlines warned that the effects could linger.
TSA PreCheck Now Unlocks Access to Visit Airports Without a Plane Ticket

The New York Times – Travel:
At more than a dozen U.S. airports, T.S.A. PreCheck members can now apply to enter the secure area, even if they’re just going to meet someone on a flight.
Officials Search for Answers After Fatal Miami Airport Cargo Plane Crash

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The cargo plane, operated for Amazon, plowed into a public road and crashed into vehicles, killing five people and disrupting more than 200 flights over Labor Day weekend.
Cargo Plane Overruns Runway at Miami Airport

The New York Times – Business:
Thick black smoke was visible from a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane after it overshot a runway after landing at Miami International Airport, video showed.