Atlanta to Phoenix flight passengers frightened by accidental gunfire before hopping on plane

Passengers on incoming flights to Phoenix from Atlanta, Georgia on Nov. 20 could say they had a bit of a scare before getting on a plane and heading to the desert as a gun accidentally discharged near the security checkpoint.

Unruly airline passengers must be placed on no-fly list, union says

The Transport Workers Union is calling on Congress to place unruly airline passengers on a no-fly list in order to quell the surge of violent incidents taking place on U.S. airlines.

Thanksgiving 2021: TSA dishes on which foods can be checked, carried through security

While most Thanksgiving foods can be carried through airport security, the Transportation Security Administration says some items will need to be transported in checked baggage.

TSA preparing for Thanksgiving travel to hit pre-pandemic levels

Administrator David Pekoske said Wednesday he expects agency staffing to be sufficient for what's traditionally TSA's busiest travel period.

Nov. 15 is the busiest Thanksgiving travel day: report

Pack your patience! According to priceline.com, the busiest travel day for the Thanksgiving holiday is Monday, Nov. 15. FOX 10's Ty Brennan is at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport where officials are also looking for workers to fill some jobs to help with the holiday travelers.

US-60 asphalt pavement removal kicks up dust, pelts cars with rocks in Mesa

US-60 drivers in Mesa say they're having dust and rock issues during an asphalt pavement removal project. ADOT says it's aware and is working to prevent the issues from happening again.

Canadians head for Arizona as federal government welcomes international travelers once again

After 20 months, the United States is welcoming foreign visitors again, if they have been vaccinated. With border restrictions gone, Canadians are heading for Phoenix once again.

Arizona airpark became safe refuge for many airplanes during COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the airline industry badly, and when the pandemic began, many empty jetliners landed at one airport north of Tucson, which served as a safe refuge of sorts for planes that were not needed to carry passengers who stayed home.

International travelers flock to US on 1st day of eased COVID-19 restrictions

Parents held children born while they were stuck abroad. Long-separated couples kissed, and grandparents embraced grandchildren who had doubled in age.

With travel restrictions lifted, grandma meets grandson for 1st time

Suman Singh touched down at San Francisco International Airport, weary from travel but weeping with joy that she could finally meet her newest relative: Her grandson.

US easing travel restrictions Monday, what you need to know

Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.

Family questioned about human trafficking; mom says it's because they're mixed race

A Southwest Airlines passenger said she and her 10-year-old biracial daughter were stopped by authorities on a report of possible human trafficking – except she wasn't and she said the incident reeks of bias. 

Delta Air Lines says international flight bookings have surged 450% amid US reopening

Last month, the Biden administration detailed new international COVID-19 air travel policies, including exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.

American Airlines delays COVID-19 vaccine mandate following Biden's updated deadline

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements released Thursday call for companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated by Jan. 4 or be tested weekly.

Canadian snowbirds set to return to Arizona as border reopens

Arizona went from a million Canadian tourists to just a quarter of that from 2019 to 2020, thanks to COVID-19. The land border reopening is a welcome sight for many coming here for work, or for some R&R.