Tag: airports
Weekly Industry News Roundup: What You Missed
Here’s a roundup of the biggest news stories shaping the industry this week, from TSA's new shoe policy to United resuming flights to Israel.
TSA Ends ‘Shoes-Off’ Policy in Major Airport Security Shift
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a nationwide policy change allowing travelers to keep their shoes on during screenings.
$332 Million to Modernize Airports in 32 States
A new bipartisan law gives $332 million for 171 grants across 32 states to modernize airports and improve air traffic control infrastructure.
Big Upgrades Coming to Major U.S. Airports
From coast to coast, some of the nation’s largest and busiest airports are undertaking major renovation projects.
Major IT Outages Halt Airline Travel Around the World
A major IT outage early Friday morning has disrupted air travel around the world and appears to stem from a Microsoft Windows update issued by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.
Yes, You Can Fly Without an ID (Maybe)
Getting through airport security without a driver’s license or passport can be done — and I should know, because I did it. But it’s not an experience I would recommend.
Least Stressful Airports in the U.S.
Here are the least stressful cities to fly into because of their top-notch airports.
Air Travel—For the Dogs
Dogs, pigs, and cats stroll airport terminals focused on helping travelers destress.
Flying This Summer Could Be a Hot Mess
Airport delays and flight groundings on course to disrupt the summer travel season—and your events.
Which US Airport Has the Most Flight Delays?
Here are the US airports with the most flight delays and canceled flights in 2018, according to Airhelp, along with their on-time performance.
Air Traffic Controllers Issue Warning as Shutdown Continues
Planners who were already concerned about air travel issues have more reason to be now, as air traffic controllers issued a warning about the safety of the nation’s aviation system.
ECPAT-USA Launches Anti-Trafficking Training for Meeting Professionals
Because January is Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention Month, what better time to talk about the new anti-trafficking training launched by ECPAT-USA?
Skip the Snacks? New TSA Rules Will Make It Harder for Attendees
New TSA rules targeting powders, snacks and clutter will mean increasing scrutiny and more time at the X-ray machine for your attendees.
Skytrax Announces Top 5 Airlines of 2017
Despite a tough year for airlines facing travel bans and poorly executed passenger relations, Skytrax celebrated the industry’s best by highlighting the world’s Top 100 Airlines in 2017.
