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Airline catering workers protest US airports over wages and healthcare

Chaos is predicted for 17 major US airports as hundreds of airline catering workers are planning to protest and hold demonstrations on Tuesday 26 November. UNITE HERE, which represents airline catering workers, expects the number of demonstrators at each airport to range from about 200 to as man...

Study: These are the most pet-friendly US airports

In its most recent study, a publication has has revealed the top 10 most pet friendly airports in the U.S. based on an assigned point system.  The report, which can be found here, includes airports high in the rankings such as:  1. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): With multiple t...

Chicago O’Hare ranked ‘most connected airport in US’ for third straight year

Today, OAG, the global leader in flight information, released its Megahubs U.S. Index 2018, revealing the top 25 most connected airports in the U.S. for domestic services. Complimenting the Megahubs International Index 2018, the U.S. edition takes account of the unique nature of the U.S. aviat...

TSA: Plan to scrap security at smaller US airports is ‘off the table’

The chief of the Transport Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed to USA Today that it is officially scrapping the idea of removing security screening at smaller airports in the US. In an interview with the US broadcaster, David Pekoske, stated that "we looked at [scrapping security] and dec...

TSA considers eliminating passenger security at smaller airports

Source: BBC.co.uk According to an exclusive report by CNN the Transportation Security Administration in the US is considering eliminating passenger security screening in a number of smaller airports in the country. The TSA, a federal government body established post-9/11, is dedicated to maintai...

US airports ramp up renovation investments during travel boom

LaGuardia Airport, New York City, New York. According to a preliminary estimate by the US Census Bureau, the costs expanded on construction by airports is at an all-time high as they cope with a national travel boom. As travel numbers in the US surge, airports are spending more and more on renov...

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