All flights were suspended for more than an hour, but after what security officials said was a vigorous search, the airport reopened.
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U.K. Flights to Be Disrupted for Days After Air Traffic Control Glitch
The government ruled out a cyberattack as the cause of the technical problems, which forced airlines to cancel about 5 percent of the flights in and out of the country on Tuesday as they tried to catch up.
Bangkok Airport Accident: Are Moving Walkways Safe?
A woman in Thailand lost part of her leg after it was caught in an airport walkway this week. The accident has gotten a lot of attention, but such injuries are extremely rare.
Airports With the Worst Records for Cancellations and Delays
If you can, avoiding destinations with the worst records for delays and cancellations may be wise. Or at least time your arrival right.
$14.8 Million in Gold and Valuables Vanishes From Toronto’s Airport
The police appear to know little about how the crime was committed or who is behind the theft.
Transport Workers Go on Strike in Germany
One of the largest public transportation walkouts in decades was intended to give unions leverage as they seek raises to keep pace with rising inflation.
New Zealand’s Largest City Grapples With Aftermath of Devastating Floods
At least three people were killed in the flooding in Auckland that forced hundreds of people from their homes and shut down the city’s airport, which was submerged.
UK Moves to Eliminate Some Liquid and Laptop Airport Security Rules
New technology could clear a path for relaxed security checks at airports by June 2024.
U.K. Snow and Weather: 3 Children Dead After Falling Into Icy Lake
Freezing temperatures raised concerns about energy costs. Three children died after falling into an icy lake, the police said.
Whatever Happened to Those Self-Service Passport Kiosks at Airports?
More than 80 percent of all travelers entering the U.S. are now verified by facial recognition. The loss of older, seemingly more convenient methods has many perplexed. And then there are the privacy issues.