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A collection of luggage tags. (Photo by Steve D. via Flickr, CC-BY-NC-SA)

The Fascinating History of the Humble Baggage Tag

The fascinating history of the automated baggage tag and how it helps our luggage arrive on the same flight as us 99.97 percent of the time.
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New York's easternmost airport, Montauk could be shuttered in favor of housing. (Photo by Bing)

Are Days Numbered for Montauk Airport?

An $18 million price tag combined with residential zoning and non-existent profits could mean MTP's days as an airport are numbered.
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TSA baggage inspection notice. (Photo by lynn.gardner via Flickr, CC-BY-NC-SA)

TSA To Fire or Suspend 44 Newark Airport Screeners

The Transportation Security Administration says it will fire 25 screeners and suspend another 19.
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Reagan National Airport control tower. (Photo by dbking via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY)

Air Traffic Control Error Nearly Causes Three-Plane Collision Over DC

Three US Airways jets nearly collided when an air traffic controller messed up at Reagan National.
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Spain did not identify the suspects by name, but said two were from Chechnya and one from Turkey. (Photo by Spanish Interior Ministry)

Spain Arrests Al Qaeda Suspects Who Planned Bomb Attacks Using Small Planes

Spanish authorities have arrested three Al Qaeda operatives who had obtained explosives and had been training to fly ultralight airplanes.
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