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Plane evacuated after bomb threat

Plane evacuated after bomb threat

Authorities in Utah evacuated a passenger plane Thursday morning after receiving a bomb threat, an spokeswoman for the Salt Lake City airport said. The SkyWest plane, carrying 46 passengers and three crew members, was en route to Salt Lake City from Helena, Montana, when the threat was "called in," said airport spokeswoman Barbara Gann.

 

Pilot refuses full-body scan, pat down

Pilot refuses full-body scan, pat down

A pilot who refused to submit to a full-body scan or the alternative pat down going through airport security said the procedures violate his rights.

 

Rioters rampage, protesters block French airports

Workers opposed to a higher retirement age blocked roads to airports around France on Wednesday, leaving passengers in Paris dragging suitcases on foot along an emergency breakdown lane.

 

Jet Grounded in Philadelphia Over Security Threat

Jet Grounded in Philadelphia Over Security Threat

A US Airways flight to Bermuda has been grounded before takeoff from Philadelphia International Airport over a security problem. Passengers were removed from US Airways Flight 1070 on Thursday morning and the plane was towed to a remote location to be searched.

 

New travel site drives hidden car rental fees into the open

TruPrice lets travelers compare car rental fees from one company to another at 50 major U.S. airports.

 

Bermuda braces for Hurricane Igor; Karl dissipates

Bermuda braces for Hurricane Igor; Karl dissipates

Tourists lined up at Bermuda's airport hoping to board one of the last flights off the island and locals stocked up on emergency supplies Saturday ...

 

Dead man found in LAX restroom, his head covered in a bag and hands bound

A man whose head was covered in a bag and who had his hands bound was found dead Wednesday morning in a restroom at Terminal 3 at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said.

 

Newborn baby found in Manila airport garbage bag

Newborn baby found in Manila airport garbage bag

Authorities at Manila's airport found a newborn baby in a garbage bag that was apparently unloaded from an airplane that landed Sunday from the Middle East, officials said.

Senh: Thank goodness airport security found him early and he's ok.

 

Obama to Call for $50 Billion Spending on Public Works

Obama to Call for $50 Billion Spending on Public Works

The president’s initiative would create jobs quickly by emphasizing long-term transportation projects like roads, rail and airport runways.

 

Three LAX terminals shut down after guard leaves post

Three LAX terminals shut down after guard leaves post

Officials say three terminals at the Los Angeles International Airport were briefly shut down after an airport contract worker left an exit from ...

 

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