Honolulu International Airport
US military jets escort Hawaii flight after fracas involving Turkish man
The U.S. military on May 19 scrambled two Air Force fighter jets to escort an American Airlines flight into Honolulu International Airport after a disturbance involving a Turkish passenger aboard the plane was reported, officials said.
Sofia Airport Reports Strong Growth of Passengers
The passengers who have passed via Sofia Airport in March 2017 exceeded 500,000, marking a 52% growth on 2016, the airport announced, quoted by BNR.
Travelers using regular international lines grew 53% and those using domestic lines were 60% up.
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Turkish Airlines begins US, UK electronic device ban
Turkish Airlines has started implementing regulations forbidding passengers from Middle Eastern and North African countries from carrying electronic devices larger than cell phones aboard the plane on March 25, the national carrier said on its website.
Rise in seat availability to regional airports is scaled down
The availability of air seats to regional airports in Greece from foreign markets this year will only rise by 1 million over 2016, and not 3.5 million as carriers had originally planned for, according to data from the Institute of the Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE).
58 passengers denied flights to US from Istanbul airport in four days after Trump's visa ban
Some 58 people have been unable to depart from Istanbul's Atatürk Airport over the last four days due to U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order temporarily prohibiting immigrants and visa holders from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the country, Doğan News Agency has reported.
Five dead in Fort Lauderdale airport shooting
An Iraq war veteran opened fire Jan. 6 at Fort Lauderdale's main airport, a major tourist hub in Florida, killing five people and injuring eight, as panicked travelers fled for safety.
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5 killed in Florida airport shooting (video)
At least five people are dead and 13 injured after at least one gunman opened fire inside the baggage area of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida.
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Shocking video shows Brussels airport after explosions
A dramatic footage has captured the chaos and panic in Brussels airport after the terrorist attack that killed 34 people on Thursday.
A new video emerged shows what happened just a few seconds after the explosion occurred at check-in American Airlines at the airport of the Belgian capital.
Turkish Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines sign code-sharing agreement
Turkish Airlines on Jan. 27 signed a code-sharing agreement with Hawaiian Airlines that will expand options for customers traveling from Turkey to Hawaii via points in the Far East.
Know your rights: 500K passengers don’t bother to claim rightful compensation each year
More than 10,000 flights are delayed for more than three hours a day each year, entitling passengers to compensation according to EU rules. Nonetheless, more than 500,000 passengers fail to claim compensation for their delays either due to ignorance or negligence.
Here are some fascinating facts worth knowing if you plan to fly in Europe: