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DOT Fines JetBlue $2M for Chronic Flight Delays

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) imposed a $2 million fine on JetBlue Airways for chronically delayed flights. This marks the first time the DOT has penalized an airline for 'unrealistic scheduling' practices resulting in significant delays, affecting industry-wide competitive fairness.

2025-01-03T06:02:56.179422-08:00

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Delta Air Lines Faces Security Breach at Seattle Airport

2025-01-02T19:44:08.155535-08:00

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Second Stowaway Incident Disrupts Delta's Seattle-Honolulu Route

2024-12-26T14:34:08.271539-08:00

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DOJ Ends Warrantless Airport Search Program After InvestigateTV Probe

2025-01-09T10:26:19.176576-08:00

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DOJ Ends Warrantless Airport Search Program After InvestigateTV Probe The U.S. DOJ has suspended a controversial airport search program that seized large sums of cash from passengers without making arrests. This decision follows investigative journalism by InvestigateTV and Atlanta News First, highlighting the program's impact on the airline industry and passenger rights.

2025-01-09T10:26:19.176576-08:00

DOJ Ends Warrantless Airport Search Program After InvestigateTV Probe

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DOT Fines JetBlue $2M for Chronic Flight Delays The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) imposed a $2 million fine on JetBlue Airways for chronically delayed flights. This marks the first time the DOT has penalized an airline for 'unrealistic scheduling' practices resulting in significant delays, affecting industry-wide competitive fairness.

2025-01-03T06:02:56.179422-08:00

DOT Fines JetBlue $2M for Chronic Flight Delays

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Delta Air Lines Faces Security Breach at Seattle Airport A woman was apprehended twice at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for attempting to board Delta flights without a ticket, raising significant security concerns. The incidents expose vulnerabilities in airport security protocols and are under investigation by authorities. Serious implications for future airport security measures are anticipated.

2025-01-02T19:44:08.155535-08:00

Delta Air Lines Faces Security Breach at Seattle Airport

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Second Stowaway Incident Disrupts Delta's Seattle-Honolulu Route Delta Air Lines faced a second security breach this year when an unticketed passenger bypassed security and attempted to board a Honolulu flight on Christmas Eve. The Airbus A321 was taxiing for takeoff from Seattle when flight attendants discovered the stowaway.

2024-12-26T14:34:08.271539-08:00

Second Stowaway Incident Disrupts Delta's Seattle-Honolulu Route

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

TSA Silent on Deceased Stowaway Found in United 787 Landing Gear A stowaway was discovered deceased in the landing gear of a United Airlines Boeing 787-10 upon arrival in Maui from Chicago O'Hare on Christmas Eve. The TSA has yet to provide a comment on the security breach that allowed the stowaway access to the aircraft.

2024-12-26T07:51:37.411516-08:00

TSA Silent on Deceased Stowaway Found in United 787 Landing Gear

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Delta Stowaway Incident Exposes Ongoing Aviation Security Gaps A recent breach involving a passenger bypassing TSA checkpoints to board a Delta flight to Paris has raised significant concerns about systemic vulnerabilities in aviation security protocols. The incident highlights the urgent need for enhanced security measures to prevent unauthorized access to flights.

2024-12-25T10:28:00.886264-08:00

Delta Stowaway Incident Exposes Ongoing Aviation Security Gaps

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

TSA Discovers Fireworks and Weapons in LAX Passenger's Carry-On On December 15, TSA officers at LAX found 82 fireworks and three knives in a woman's carry-on bag during security screening, prompting a response from airport police and the bomb squad. The passenger faced significant delays as a result of the search and security breaches.

2024-12-23T05:44:24.361431-08:00

TSA Discovers Fireworks and Weapons in LAX Passenger's Carry-On

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TSA Finds Fireworks, Knives, Replica Guns at LAX in Passenger's Carry-On TSA officers at LAX uncovered a substantial cache of prohibited items, including fireworks, knives, replica firearms, and pepper spray, in a woman's carry-on luggage. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges and the importance of stringent checks at airports.

2024-12-22T11:39:53.148367-08:00

TSA Finds Fireworks, Knives, Replica Guns at LAX in Passenger's Carry-On

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