Submitted by UmassFen
| 08/08/07 | Category: Airports
"A man has been questioned by police at LaGuardia airport in New York after smuggling a monkey onto a flight from Florida by hiding it under his hat." Apparently his travel originated in Peru. He successfully smuggled the (very small) monkey from there and kept it hidden through a several-hou... [more]
Submitted by travolution
| 08/12/07 | Category: Airports
SilverJet claims being a passenger at Heathrow Airport is more stressful than being mugged at knifepoint. Strange as only a few months ago SilverJet wanted to run routes from London's busiest airport. [more]
Submitted by Mercury
| 08/09/07 | Category: Airports
International travellers have voted Hong Kong Best Airport in the World .. the final results being the most closely contested in the history of this global survey. For the first time in the history of this World Airport Survey, second place was tied and is awarded jointly to Seoul Incheon and Sin... [more]
Submitted by Mercury
| 08/07/07 | Category: Airports
Airport chaos can be dreadful enough to make anyone want to avoid the skies--especially the weary frequent traveler. Not only do air passengers today face traffic, security procedures and lengthy check-in lines, but they're also experiencing more delays. From January through May 2007, the U.S... [more]
Submitted by Emma123
| 03/28/08 | Category: Airports
A Texas woman was forced by the Transportation Security Administration to remove her nipple rings before she was allowed to board a flight. Thursday, March 27, 2008. [more]
Submitted by marcustreamer
| 01/24/08 | Category: Airports
If a Florida kitten named Gracie Mae could talk, what a story she'd have to tell. [more]
Submitted by LokiLoki
| 10/31/08 | Category: Airports
"Virtual strip searches" are currently being done using full-body scanners at Los Angeles International, JFK, Baltimore-Washington International, Miami, and many other airports. Passengers are randomly selected to step into the machines. The scanning process takes about 40 seconds. You make tw... [more]
Submitted by Barney
| 04/03/08 | Category: Airports
The 30 best airports for staying in touch when you touch down. [more]
Submitted by Mercury
| 04/02/08 | Category: Airports
Elite-level frequent fliers get lots of perks and attention from airlines. But it's nothing like the "star" treatment. Despite massive cost-cutting and shrinking service, airlines still roll out the red carpet for celebrities. Many carriers have "special service" staffers to speed stars and VI... [more]
Submitted by StarTraveler
| 03/03/08 | Category: Airports
It is two miles long, half a mile wide and expected to handle more passengers than any in the world. And it was built fast - in time for the Summer Olympics. [more]