28 more airports will test lower-hassle screening
WASHINGTON — A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, the government said Wednesday. There will be no...
View ArticleUNO earns $1.5M grant to improve air traffic control
The money will pay for researchers to develop the next-generation U.S. air traffic system, also known as NextGen. NextGen is the federal government's comprehensive overhaul of the national air traffic...
View ArticleTSA to remove controversial X-ray scanners
The Transportation Security Administration confirms that it is getting rid of airport body scanners that produce a naked image of travelers.
View ArticleState airports get federal grants for improvements
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport will receive nearly $1.68 million under a U.S. Department of Transportation grant program for improvements.
View ArticleFederal funding to help Louisiana airports with construction
Slidell’s airport is one of five in Louisiana receiving grants for rehabilitation and construction projects.
View ArticleNew Orleans, Acadiana airports get federal funds
The airports serving New Orleans and the Acadiana region are getting millions of dollars in federal grant funding.
View ArticleMore Thanksgiving travelers; don’t get stuck at the airport
A stronger economy and lower gas prices mean Thanksgiving travelers can expect more congested highways this year.
View ArticleState airports get federal grants for improvements
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport will receive nearly $1.68 million under a U.S. Department of Transportation grant program for improvements.
View ArticleFederal funding to help Louisiana airports with construction
Slidell’s airport is one of five in Louisiana receiving grants for rehabilitation and construction projects.
View ArticleNew Orleans, Acadiana airports get federal funds
The airports serving New Orleans and the Acadiana region are getting millions of dollars in federal grant funding.
View ArticleMore Thanksgiving travelers; don’t get stuck at the airport
A stronger economy and lower gas prices mean Thanksgiving travelers can expect more congested highways this year.
View ArticleAirport chaos, flights canceled: Spirit Airlines apologizes
Irate passengers swarmed ticket counters and some started a near-riot at Fort Lauderdale's airport after Spirit Airlines canceled nine flights, blaming the decision on pilots' failure to show up.
View ArticleHouse panel weighs privatizing air traffic control
A House panel is considering legislation that would split off management of the nation’s skies from the Federal Aviation Administration and give that responsibility to an independent, nonprofit company.
View ArticleFace scans for Americans flying abroad stir privacy issues
If the Trump administration gets its way, all U.S. citizens flying abroad will have to submit to face scans at airport security.
View ArticleFlorida airports are open but cancelations linger after Irma
Most commercial airports in Florida are open although hundreds of flights are still being canceled or delayed as the state recovers from Hurricane Irma.
View ArticlePort of South Louisiana airport opens first transient hangar
The port has opened the first transient hangar at its executive regional airport, expanding service in Reserve.
View ArticleMarch was a record breaker at New Orleans airport
Louis Armstrong International Airport’s passenger numbers for the month of March exceeded all previous records in a single month.
View ArticleAirports seeing rise in security screeners calling off work
The federal agency tasked with guaranteeing U.S. airport security acknowledged an increase in the number of its employees calling off work during the partial government shutdown.
View ArticleAir travelers start to feel effects of government shutdown
The partial government shutdown is starting to affect air travel.
View ArticleUS aviation system is starting to show strains from shutdown
The partial government shutdown is starting to strain the national aviation system, with unpaid security screeners staying home, air-traffic controllers suing the government and safety inspectors off...
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