The complete destruction of Donetsk airport shows just how bad it's gotten in...
Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists have been fighting battles across Ukraine for almost a year, killing upwards of 6000 soldiers and civilians in the process. It's been a bloody war, one...
View ArticleAn American Airlines jet at JFK experienced a bird strike on takeoff but made...
NEW YORK (Reuters) - An American Airlines jetliner with 126 passengers and 7 crew members on board made an emergency landing at a New York airport on Tuesday morning after striking "several geese,"...
View ArticleUS survey: Chinese airports and airlines were the worst in the world for...
Chinese airports and airlines were the worst in the world for being on time last year, according to a US-based company that tracks air travel around the globe.Among the world's 61 largest airports, the...
View ArticleThe 10 best airports in the world
Consumer aviation website Skytrax has published its latest annual World Airport Awards, and for the third consecutive year, Singapore's Changi International Airport took the crown as the world's best...
View ArticleThe strange stories behind airports' 3-letter nicknames
When booking flights online, knowing your local airport's code can come in handy.There's 3,000 miles' difference between BUR (Burbank, California) and BTV (Burlington, Vermont). And you probably don't...
View ArticleThe TSA collected $638,000 in loose change last year
People just don't seem to care much about loose change these days, especially when going through security at airports.From CNBC:In their rush to get to their destinations, travelers left $638,142.64 in...
View ArticleNewark Airport's $120-million renovation will amaze your eyes — and your...
Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. Which means flyers going in and out of the New York metro area can spend hours in Newark's three terminals....
View ArticleThe 10 best airports in North America
Aging infrastructure and booming demand for air travel have put a sometimes-unbearable strain on North America's airports. While it's no secret that our domestic facilities often lack the amenities and...
View ArticleThe TSA took in over $42,000 in loose change at JFK
Collecting loose change has been lucrative for the Transportation Security Administration. The agency gathered over $600,000 last year and is on track to pick up $1 million, if trends hold.Much of that...
View ArticleThe 5 most high-tech airports in the US
From check-in to the gangway, the airport sets the tone for your trip. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, modern advancements in airport services and amenities have exponentially increased in...
View ArticleThe 25 cheapest airports to fly into in Europe
It hasn't been this affordable to travel to Europe in years.A combination of a strong dollar and a weaker euro means this summer may be the perfect time for you to book a trip across the pond.However,...
View ArticleThe 10 best airports in Asia
Leading consumer aviation website Skytrax has published its latest annual World Airport Awards, and for the third consecutive year, Singapore's Changi International Airport took the crown as the...
View Article7 tips to avoid looking like a mess after a long flight
Traveling can mean long flights and having to hit the streets without having the time to freshen up. We've come up with a list of tips and tricks to help you look put-together after a long flight. Stay...
View ArticleRome's airport was thrown into chaos after a fire devastated part of a terminal
Rome (AFP) - Scores of flights were cancelled and thousands of passengers had their travel plans wrecked after a fierce fire devastated part of a terminal at Rome's Fiumicino airport.The city's main...
View ArticleHow to skip long lines at the airport — just like the 1%
The pre-flight ritual of standing in long security lines, removing your laptop and taking off your shoes is getting a little bit easier. That is, if you're willing to pay $85 to become part of the TSA...
View ArticleHow far in advance you should book your flight
Buying your flight at the right time can help you save some serious cash, but it's not always easy knowing when the right time is.CheapAir.com studies over 1.5 billion fares every year to estimate how...
View ArticleAirports in America are awful compared to the rest of the world
Landing at an American airport is a bit like time-traveling into the past. Outdated design, outdated technology, and outdated regulations are crippling many U.S. air hubs.Aviation was born in the U.S.,...
View ArticleUS airlines are expecting the busiest summer travel season ever
(Reuters) - Summer travel on U.S. airlines is expected to reach an all-time high this year on the wings of a strong U.S. economy, Washington-based trade group Airlines for America said on Monday.The...
View ArticleBaggage handlers who were part of a drug-smuggling ring could get 40 years in...
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fourteen people, including three baggage handlers at Oakland International Airport, were charged on Monday with being part of a ring that smuggled drugs through airport...
View ArticleHere are the 10 best airports in Europe
With demand for air travel in Europe growing at an impressive rate, the need for world class airports is at an all time high. Leading aviation reviewer Skytrax recently released the results of its...
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