Airport News

• US Customs won't say what caused system crash that delayed tens of thousands of travelers
  
  The agency's processing systems went down for several hours at more than 10 major airports, leaving tens of thousands of travelers in long lines as the CBP scrambled to use 'alternative procedures'.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• Airport worker fired for handing traveler a note that said 'You Ugly'
  
  Footage shows an airport worker in New York handing a passenger a note as he passed through a screening area. Passenger Neal Strassner said the note read 'You ugly!!!'.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• U.S. customs computer outage resolved, computers 'back up and running'
  
  U.S. Customs and Border Protection computers are "back up and running" after an outage that snarled international arrivals, causing long lines at airports for travelers trying to enter the country.
  ABC News.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• CBP computer outage leads to long lines at U.S. airports
  
  Some of the airports affected included JFK Airport in New York City, Dulles International Airport and LAX in Los Angeles
  CBS News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• TSA agent fired after passing note to traveler that said 'You ugly!!!'
  
  A New York airport security worker is without a job because of a two-word message she wrote on a piece of paper: 'You ugly!!!'
  ABC News.  Saturday, 17 Aug 2019.
• 'Computer outage' causes delays at several US airports
  
  Passengers posted footage online of long queues at airports across the country.
  BBC News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Customs and Border Protection outage snarls major airports
  
  DALLAS (AP) - Travelers flying into the United States on Friday ran into long lines at major airports nationwide because of a temporary computer outage that affected the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. ...
  Washington Times.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Computer issue snarls immigration processing at airports around the US
  
  Air travelers faced delays at U.S. airports on Friday afternoon after a computer issue snarled processing of international arrivals.
  CNBC.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Hong Kong protesters aim to adopt peaceful tone in mass rally
  
  Hong Kong protesters have gathered for a "Power to the People" rally, striking a more peaceful tone as they seek support from abroad. This comes days after violence and chaos erupted at demonstrations at the city's airport. ...
  CBS News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• CEO Of Cathay Pacific Airways Resigns Amid Hong Kong Protests
  
  Cathay's chairman says new leaders can "reset confidence." The resignation comes after anti-government protesters filled Hong Kong International Airport, and Beijing pressured the carrier.
  NPR.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Nascar driver Dale Earnhardt survives plane crash in US
  
  A private jet carrying Dale Earnhardt Jr crashed and caught fire at an airport in Tennessee.
  BBC News.  Friday, 16 Aug 2019.
• Russian 'Miracle': 23 Hurt When Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Cornfield
  
  The plane, carrying 226 passengers and crew hit a flock of birds on takeoff from a Moscow airport.
  Voice of America.  Thursday, 15 Aug 2019.
• Hong Kong airport protests are a warning that violence is bad for business: Don Pittis
  
  The reason business uses Hong Kong as its access point to China is convenience. But violence and airport closures could prompt a search for alternatives.
  CBC News.  Thursday, 15 Aug 2019.
• Hong Kong protesters offer apologies, China doubles down after airport clash
  
  China said on Wednesday Hong Kong's protest movement had reached "near terrorism" and more street clashes followed ugly scenes the previous day when protesters set upon men they suspected of being government sympathizers.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 14 Aug 2019.
• Hong Kong Airport Reopens With New Security Measures
  
  Hong Kong Airport has reopened with new security measures in place following violent clashes between police and protesters overnight.
  Forbes.  Wednesday, 14 Aug 2019.

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