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Security breach at Phoenix Sky Harbor: man reaches runway, approaches American Airlines jet; arrested

A man breached perimeter security at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, ran onto an active airfield and approached an American Airlines jet on the runway before being detained by responding police. Authorities secured the scene and took the individual into custody; no further details were immediately disclosed.

2026-02-23T22:01:44.153278-08:00

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China’s $280B Outbound Travel Surge: 175 Million Trips and What It Means for Airlines and Destinations

2026-02-24T00:06:29.560503-08:00

Aviation Source

Aer Lingus expands Summer 2026 Cork network with Nice and Santiago de Compostela; boosts Prague and Glasgow

2026-02-23T14:15:19.704598-08:00

Aviation Source

Gatwick readies for busiest summer since 2019 as 62 airlines, eight new carriers join network

2026-02-23T13:47:19.849315-08:00

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China’s $280B Outbound Travel Surge: 175 Million Trips and What It Means for Airlines and Destinations China's outbound tourism rebound is forecast to generate about 175 million trips and roughly $280 billion in spending, triggering a major boost to international leisure travel. Airlines, airports and tourism-dependent destinations should prepare for seasonal capacity shifts, route demand and revenue opportunities tied to Chinese travelers.

2026-02-24T00:06:29.560503-08:00

China’s $280B Outbound Travel Surge: 175 Million Trips and What It Means for Airlines and Destinations

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Security breach at Phoenix Sky Harbor: man reaches runway, approaches American Airlines jet; arrested A man breached perimeter security at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, ran onto an active airfield and approached an American Airlines jet on the runway before being detained by responding police. Authorities secured the scene and took the individual into custody; no further details were immediately disclosed.

2026-02-23T22:01:44.153278-08:00

Security breach at Phoenix Sky Harbor: man reaches runway, approaches American Airlines jet; arrested

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Aer Lingus expands Summer 2026 Cork network with Nice and Santiago de Compostela; boosts Prague and Glasgow Aero Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional (operated by Emerald Airlines) will expand Cork Airport’s Summer 2026 schedule, launching two new seasonal routes to Nice and Santiago de Compostela and increasing capacity and frequencies on Prague and Glasgow services, marking one of Cork’s largest recent network growths.

2026-02-23T14:15:19.704598-08:00

Aer Lingus expands Summer 2026 Cork network with Nice and Santiago de Compostela; boosts Prague and Glasgow

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Gatwick readies for busiest summer since 2019 as 62 airlines, eight new carriers join network Gatwick Airport is preparing for its busiest summer since 2019, with a record 62 airlines scheduled to operate and eight new carriers joining the summer network. The build-up underscores robust international demand and higher slot utilisation as the airport heads into peak travel season.

2026-02-23T13:47:19.849315-08:00

Gatwick readies for busiest summer since 2019 as 62 airlines, eight new carriers join network

Skift

Airbnb tests global airport pickup and private-transfer service across EMEA, APAC and LATAM Airbnb is piloting airport pickups and other private car transfers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia‑Pacific and Latin America. The move expands Airbnb’s transport offering beyond accommodation and signals a push toward broader end‑to‑end travel services that could intersect with airlines, airports and ground‑transport partners.

2026-02-23T13:30:44.263585-08:00

Airbnb tests global airport pickup and private-transfer service across EMEA, APAC and LATAM

AINonline

UK police probe Epstein-linked flights at Stansted, Luton, Birmingham and Biggin Hill UK police are investigating flights linked to Jeffrey Epstein that used Stansted, Luton, Birmingham and Biggin Hill airports, examining passenger and aircraft movements for possible human trafficking. Authorities are reviewing flight records and other evidence as part of an expanding inquiry into the financier's network.

2026-02-23T11:20:49.742027-08:00

UK police probe Epstein-linked flights at Stansted, Luton, Birmingham and Biggin Hill

Airways Magazine

Pittsburgh International (PIT) first airport to earn UB IDEA Center Universal Design Certification Pittsburgh International (PIT) is the first airport to receive the University at Buffalo IDEA Center's Universal Design Certification, spotlighting inclusive terminal design. The recognition underscores PIT's focus on accessibility and inclusive passenger experience in its terminal planning and operations across the facility.

2026-02-23T10:20:48.950383-08:00

Pittsburgh International (PIT) first airport to earn UB IDEA Center Universal Design Certification

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Blizzard Hernando slams U.S. East Coast, grounding thousands of flights and crippling major hubs Winter Storm Hernando hammered the U.S. East Coast on 23 February, forcing thousands of flight cancellations and suspending operations at major hub airports. Cascading delays and mass rebooking stranded passengers nationwide, underscoring persistent vulnerabilities in airline and airport recovery plans and regional network resilience.

2026-02-23T08:05:56.068507-08:00

Blizzard Hernando slams U.S. East Coast, grounding thousands of flights and crippling major hubs

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Security breach at Phoenix Sky Harbor: man reaches runway, approaches American Airlines jet; arrested

China’s $280B Outbound Travel Surge: 175 Million Trips and What It Means for Airlines and Destinations

Aer Lingus expands Summer 2026 Cork network with Nice and Santiago de Compostela; boosts Prague and Glasgow

Gatwick readies for busiest summer since 2019 as 62 airlines, eight new carriers join network

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