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Border security June 27

Traveler nabbed by CBP beagle at airport for carrying illicit food deported after kicking dog 'off the ground'

A traveler from Egypt kicked a U.S. Customs and Border Protection beagle Freddy after the dog sniffed out over 100 pounds of banned food earlier this week at Dulles Airport.

Southwest June 26

Albuquerque Airport control tower fire alarm prompts FAA to divert flights, issue ground stops

Fire alarm at Albuquerque International Sunport control tower causes flight diversions and ground stops at multiple airports, with flights directed around the airspace.

Travel June 25

Waffle House post about 'realest ID' goes viral, prompting TSA response on social media

A viral post showing a Waffle House employee ID prompted the TSA to officially state that such identification cards are not accepted as alternatives to REAL ID for air travel.

Travel June 25

July 4th travel surge expected as TSA announces record-breaking screening from past weekend

Agents screened nearly 3.1 million travelers on Sunday, marking the busiest day nationwide in TSA’s history, the agency said. It's anticipating some 18.5 million travelers over July 4 weekend.

Travel June 25

Sneaky airline passenger's carry-on hack sparks debate over flight etiquette

Passenger's sneaky attempt to bypass airline carry-on rules by hiding a suitcase behind cabin divider draws criticism as Reddit users discuss FAA regulations and flight safety.

Travel June 21

Flight passenger's rant about airline standby practices goes viral as record summer travel gets underway

A Reddit user shared frustration over standby status on a pre-paid flight, igniting debate about airline overbooking as many millions of Americans prepare for July 4th travel.

Airport News & Updates June 20

Newark Airport passengers face lengthy delays due to staffing shortages

Newark Airport faces delays due to FAA Traffic Management Program triggered by staffing shortages, with flights delayed over an hour and a half amid nationwide controller shortages.

Travel June 20

Americans ready to hit the road in record numbers this Independence Day

A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel for Fourth of July 2025, according to AAA, with the Friday holiday giving travelers options for long weekend or week-long celebrations

Travel June 16

Victim of 'seat swap shenanigans' reveals how fellow flyer attempted to trick her

A passenger shared her experiencing of refusing a deceptive seat-swap request on a flight in which someone attempted to trick her into moving from comfort-plus to economy class.

Travel June 15

Woman 'really upset' husband would not pick her up at airport: 'Grow up'

Man's Reddit post about airport pickup protocol with his wife generates controversy as commenters weigh practical logistics against emotional gestures in relationships.

Travel June 13

TSA warns travelers about sneaky way hackers are stealing people's data at airports

Airport travelers face cybersecurity threats from USB port "juice jacking" that allows hackers to install malware on phones while those phones are charging, the TSA warns in a notice.