Airport Security

flydubai has launched daily Dubai-Pokhara flights, becoming the first airline to operate scheduled international services to Nepal’s Pokhara airport

Two years after the decision: Milan Malpensa Airport adds the name of the late Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi, to its official name, a move that did not go over well with the public

Emirates’ new Manchester Airport lounge brings its latest lounge concept to the UK with local cuisine, private spaces and direct aircraft boarding

The FAA has granted McKinney National Airport permission to operate commercial passenger flights. More than $9 million has already been invested in infrastructure

Aerobús will cancel its Plaça Catalunya stop on September 24, with airport services starting and ending at Plaça Universitat during the Mercè parade

Istanbul Airport continues to enhance its capabilities with a new 2.82-kilometer runway shortening transfer and flight times, aiming for up to 200 million passengers per year

Prague Airport is introducing new measures to speed up border checks for non-EU arrivals as longer processing times continue under the EES system

The Icelandair mechanics' strike, which took effect tonight, continues to significantly affect the airline's flight schedule at Keflavík International Airport in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland

Athens and Calgary airports have signed a five-year partnership that includes exploring the long-term potential of a future nonstop connection

Chicago O’Hare Airport has discovered a massive ancient boulder on its airfield and is asking the public to submit name ideas by September 30

IATA says airport security screening alone cannot prevent undeclared dangerous goods and calls for stronger checks across the air cargo supply chain

TSA agents allegedly found a suspected explosive device hidden in a pill bottle during security screening at Omaha’s Eppley Airfield. Omaha police arrested the passenger

London Luton Airport offers free Prebook Security, allowing passengers to reserve a 30-minute security slot before arriving at the airport

Air India advises passengers flying August 10-20 to arrive early as enhanced security measures could mean longer airport checks

Thailand has intensified customs inspections at international airports, targeting high-risk flights to combat drug smuggling attempts

A passenger was stopped on her way to a Caribbean island after airport security found a gun during automatic baggage screening. The passenger was taken into custody. See a full list of items that are absolutely forbidden to fly in suitcases or hand luggage

Starting Feb 2026, passengers without REAL ID can pay $45 to verify their identity at security checkpoints using TSA Confirm.ID; the fee will cover a 10-day travel period and will be available at select airports