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SALT LAKE CITY — A woman was taken into custody and arrested after she allegedly sexually assaulted a Delta employee on a flight out of Salt Lake City International Airport. Cody Sierra Marie Bryne, 31, faces numerous charges, including Sexual Battery, Assault and Public Intoxication. Bryne was boarding a flight from Salt Lake City to Portland on Wednesday when she refused to move from the aisle of the airplane after being directed to do so multiple times. When Bryne did move, she allegedly pushed a Delta employee into a seat with her shoulder. Following the incident, the pilot of the...

Eurostar has revealed their brand new gender-neutral uniforms which includes skirts for men, a graffiti neckerchief and green Dr. Marten boots. The redesign is the first new uniform in over a decade and includes 54 individual items of clothing designed to 'fit all genders, body types and personalities' and aims to 'empower staff to express their individuality'.

Move over FBI and IRS, a new federal agency is garnering attention for alleged weaponization against Americans. The Homeland Security Department announced Tuesday that an internal investigation uncovered “widespread abuses” carried out by the Biden administration's Transportation Security Administration to make air travel “weaponized” against certain Americans. The revelation that U.S. citizens were kept from flying over their political views drew immediate condemnation from Congress. "It’s not American …. It’s another example of weaponization of our government that took place under the Biden administration," Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., said. "It’s absolutely unacceptable." In a joint announcement with the TSA, Homeland...

We now have confirmed reports of all commercial traffic into Canada are blocked. Here in the WNY area, we have Interstate 190 clogged, due to this delay. WE are told it's some kind of malfunction, but so far, it appears to be nationwide. No further details from Ottawa.

The body of a stowaway has been found in the landing gear of an American Airlines flight from Europe after it arrived at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina, police have confirmed. Maintenance staff found the body shortly after 9 a.m. Sunday while servicing the aircraft on Hangar Road within the airport division, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) said in a statement. CMPD Airport Division officers responded and pronounced the individual deceased at the scene.

Investigators descended overnight on the New Jersey neighborhood of the terrorist who went on a rampage in a rental truck along a riverfront bike path near the World Trade Center, killing eight people and injuring 11 others. Cops surrounded a block in Paterson, the hometown of Sayfullo Saipov, 29, an Uzbek immigrant who was shot by a cop when he jumped out of the truck brandishing fake but realistic-looking pistols and shouting “Allahu Akbar!” Authorities in Passaic County also cordoned off an area that includes a mosque, some storefronts and several other residences, as well as a parking lot at...

<p>The Department of Transportation is dropping a proposed rule that would have required airlines to offer cash to passengers whose flights were disrupted.</p><p>The rule, which never went into effect, would have required carriers to provide compensation "to mitigate passenger inconveniences" for cancellations or delays that were within a carrier's control.</p>

Do you spend too much time in your car? Your local state authorities think you do — and they’re quietly pushing through laws that will give them the power to do something about it. Meet Massachusetts Senate Bill S.2246. Introduced by state Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Creem, it sets the stage for a future where the government tracks and potentially limits how many miles you drive each year. This isn’t a fringe proposal — it’s working its way through the legislature right now, and similar ideas are being tested in other states across the country. Is this really about emissions...

Health officials upgraded a recent travel warning amid a concerning surge of a mosquito-borne illness that causes pain potentially lasting for years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 2 travel warning for Guangdong Province in China, advising visitors to “practice enhanced precautions” due to an outbreak of chikungunya. The outbreak has shaken the province, with Foshan city at the epicenter, sparking an aggressive response from authorities that some are comparing to early COVID-era measures. Thousands of people in China have been infected with the painful virus. It’s an illness that is spread when a mosquito...

Southwest Airlines will soon require travelers who don’t fit within the armrests of their seat to pay for an extra one in advance, part of a string of recent changes the carrier is making. The new rule goes into effect Jan. 27, the same day Southwest starts assigning seats. Currently, plus-size passengers can either pay for an extra seat in advance with the option of getting that money back later, or they can request a free extra seat at the airport. Under the carrier’s new policy, a refund is still possible but no longer guaranteed. In a statement Monday, Southwest...

======================================================================= NATIONAL AVIATION DAY National Aviation Day on August 19 recognizes the pioneers of human flight. #NationalAviationDay For centuries, humans have been fascinated by flight. In ancient China, kites few to investigate the weather. Inventors such as Leonardo da Vinci developed many ideas about flight, too. Gliders and balloons lifted humans into the sky, but none of the inventions gave a person control of where they flew. Before Powered Flight The physics of flight and propulsion play key roles in who became pioneers. George Cayley used aerodynamics while designing fixed-wing aircraft. His designs would later inspire Orville and Wilbur Wright....

A shocking video shows the moment a family attacked a woman after she complained that a young boy was persistently kicking her seat throughout their 3-hour 47-minute flight. When the China Southern Airlines flight CZ6164 landed, chaos erupted when the family reportedly surrounded the woman and physically confronted her, insisting she should have more empathy because 'he's only a child.' The incident occurred on 7 August after the flight from Shenzhen to Dalian, and is now under investigation by the Dalian Airport Public Security Bureau. Passengers reported that the boy, seated directly behind the woman, repeatedly kicked her seat during...

Air Canada said on Tuesday it has asked for federal government intervention in contract talks with its flight attendants union, after the airline declared an impasse in the negotiations. The company also warned of potential flight disruptions, saying it had made arrangements with other Canadian and foreign carriers to provide customers alternative travel options. Patty Hajdu, Canada's Minister of Jobs and Families, said later in the day that she had met with both the union and Air Canada, and was closely monitoring the situation. "I ... encourage both parties to remain at the table until a deal is reached," Hajdu...

Key Points The airline issued a going-concern warning in its quarterly filing, months after emerging from bankruptcy, The budget airline icon has tried to attract bookings by marketing more upscale products like premium economy. The carrier has been challenged by an oversupply of domestic flights, changing consumer tastes and an engine grounding. ============================================================== Spirit Airlines has warned it might not be able to survive as a going concern if it doesn’t raise more cash, five months after the budget-travel icon emerged from bankruptcy. After cutting its debt during restructuring, Spirit has tried to attract bookings by marketing more upscale products...

Singapore has the most powerful passport in the world, with its citizens able to visit 193 countries and territories without a prior visa, according to the Henley Passport Index.Japan and South Korea come in second place, with its citizens able to visit 190 countries, followed by EU countries Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Denmark and Spain in joint third, with access to 189 countries.As Statista's Anna Fleck reports, even though the United States is a little further down the list, coming in 10th place, it still yields considerable power, enabling citizens to enter 182 countries without major restrictions. It’s a...

All flights grounded due to a system wide failure. Thats is all they are saying. Currently stuck on the tarmac in Denver

When planning a trip to the United States 🇺🇸, international visitors often weigh their options between major destinations like New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, Orlando, and Honolulu. In 2025, these choices have become more complicated due to a sharp decline in tourism spending and international arrivals, with each city facing unique challenges and responses. This comparison will help travelers, industry professionals, and policymakers understand the differences between these destinations, the reasons behind The downturn, and which options may best suit different needs. Let’s break down the situation by examining the most affected cities, the factors driving...

The body of a passenger who died during an international flight to San Francisco, prompting the aircraft to divert to Chicago, is reportedly unaccounted for, according to reporting by SFGATE. Neither airport officials nor a representative for the airline would comment on the circumstances surrounding the death and declined to confirm the passenger’s identity, nationality and gender, the outlet reported. The passenger’s body would presumably then be under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, though Natalia Derevyanny, a spokesperson for the department, told SFGATE that there was no record of the deceased passenger or of any case...

The Transportation Security Administration has introduced a significant change for travelers, allowing certain passengers to avoid rescreening. This week, the TSA rolled out the 'One Stop Security' program, with American Airlines being the first to adopt the change. This pilot program, authorized by Congress, permits passengers arriving in the U.S. from international airports with connecting flights to skip TSA rescreening. Delta Air Lines is set to launch its one-stop flight arriving at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport by the end of July, as per the TSA...... The airline explained travelers can then move straight to their connecting flight without retrieving and...

ul bill is a new $250 fee on travelers to the U.S. Estimates project it could cut the federal deficit by nearly $30 billion Nino Paoli Sat, July 19, 2025 at 6:44 AM MDT 3 min read Travelers on nonimmigrant visas will fork over $250 in a security deposit-like transaction when coming to the U.S. A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act states all visitors who need nonimmigrant visas to enter the U.S.—tourists, business travelers and international students, to name a few—must pay a “visa integrity fee,” currently priced at $250. Travelers who comply with their visa conditions...