Without air traffic controllers, airline pilots would be flying blind. Reader's Digest reveals the secrets that only these professionals know. Air traffic controllers are not the ones who wave their arms on the runway. The people who control traffic on the runway are called ramp controllers. Air traffic controllers (ATD)…
Passing through airport security (TSA) can be one of the most frustrating aspects of travel, especially as travelers continue to return after a nearly two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Growing crowds of passengers mean longer waiting times at checkpoints. How…
It may seem incredible, but there are indeed countries in the world that still do not have airports. These countries have clearly demonstrated that having an airport is not always a requirement and have mastered the art of sharing resources with neighboring countries. However, in…
You've bought your plane ticket, packed your bags and are ready to start your vacation. But bad luck - we were late for our connecting flight. Travel and Leisure told what to do next. Even with the most careful planning, flight delays can occur. According to…
Federal Customs officials at the airport in Minneapolis (Minnesota) foiled the plans of a woman who tried to bring samples of giraffe feces into the country in her luggage with the intention of creating jewelry from them. The Voice of America writes about this. She announced that she had collected these samples...
Getting around the airport, even if it's a trip you're looking forward to, almost always seems like a hassle. But if you have the necessary tools at the ready, you can make this process much more bearable. Lifehacker has collected several useful applications for…
Flight attendant Elliott Hester spoke about the obvious rules of conduct that passengers still violate and can ruin the flight, writes Lifehacker. To joke about bombs and terrorist attacks Isn't it laughable to assume that you have a bomb with you? Anyone who looks at you immediately ...
Los Angeles International Airport has banned the sale of single-use plastic bottles on its territory, according to YahooNews. The ban follows a 2021 plan to phase out the sale of plastic water bottles in Los Angeles and Van Nuys Airport. This is part of a larger Zero Waste Initiative…
Flying can be a stressful experience due to ticket prices, flight delays and cancellations, but add in lost or damaged luggage and you have an absolute vacation headache. Which airports and airlines lose luggage more often, found out in ...
A 43-year-old citizen of Tajikistan, who was denied entry to Moldova, opened fire at the airport in Chisinau. MigNews writes about it. “At the Chisinau International Airport, a foreign citizen was denied entry. During his escort to the return zone, he grabbed a border guard's pistol and…