airports

10:32am Jan 11, 2021

Economy Economy

Report: Airports Contribute $61 Billion, 373,000 Jobs To N.C. Economy

by Neal Charnoff

A new study shows that North Carolina airports contribute $61 billion dollars annually to the state.
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2:21pm Nov 06, 2020

World News World News

'An Era Is Coming To An End': Travelers Bid Fond Farewell To Berlin's Tegel Airport

by Esme Nicholson

The airport opened in 1948 and is closing as Berlin's new international hub opens after a series of delays. Although COVID-19 has hampered travel, Germans are visiting Tegel to relive old memories.
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1:49pm Oct 26, 2020

National National

Can Preflight Coronavirus Testing Get Travelers Back On Planes?

by David Schaper

In hopes of jumpstarting a business decimated by the pandemic, airlines and airports are offering preflight, on-the-spot testing for the coronavirus, with some test results back in 15 minutes.

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6:21pm Sep 18, 2020

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Coronavirus FAQ: I See People Wearing Disposable Coveralls On Planes. Good Idea?

by Marc Silver

Some passengers don a disposable suit over their clothes to help shield themselves from the coronavirus. Is that helpful? What about gloves, face shields and goggles? Also: A blanket idea!
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9:37pm Jul 13, 2020

National National Health & Safety

New York To Require Contact Info From Air Travelers From States That Must Quarantine

by Hansi Lo Wang

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state is deploying teams to check for proof that travelers getting off flights have completed forms before leaving airports across the state.
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7:01am Jul 04, 2020

World News World News Health & Safety

International Flights Are Ramping Up. Slowly. And With Plenty Of Caveats

by Jessica Craig

Many countries shut down international air travel when the pandemic began. Routes are reopening again, but you may need a COVID-19 test before you board.
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3:21pm Mar 27, 2020

National National Politics & Government

Relief Package Includes Billions For Boeing And Airlines

by David Schaper

Air travel has rapidly decreased, and Congress has stepped up with assistance: more than $60 billion in aid for airlines, as well as Boeing and some of its critical suppliers.

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12:42pm Mar 01, 2020

National National Health & Safety

Airport Workers Fear They're Unprotected From The Coronavirus

by Martha Ann Overland

Appeals for calm by the Trump administration and the CDC haven't done much to ease the worries of airport workers, who say they're on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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10:43am Aug 12, 2019

World News World News Politics & Government

Thousands Of Protesters Storm Hong Kong Airport, Shutting Down Flights

by Sasha Ingber

Demonstrators filled the terminals, the latest in the 10th straight week of pro-democracy protests. China condemned the protests as "signs of terrorism."

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11:42am Jul 11, 2019

Politics & Government Politics & Government Transportation

Facial Recognition Technology On The Horizon For North Carolina Airports

by Neal Charnoff

It’s likely than when you head to the airport in the near future, facial recognition technology will replace the need for a passport.
7:04am Jan 19, 2019

National National Politics & Government

Government Calls Back Furloughed Aviation Workers, But Gaps Will Remain

by David Schaper

From inspecting planes to controlling air traffic, the federal government touches every aspect of air travel. Now a lot of that work isn't getting done because of the government shutdown.
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4:24pm Sep 08, 2018

World News World News Health & Safety

Where Are The Most Viruses In An Airport? Hint: It's Probably Not The Toilet

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Scientists looked for respiratory viruses on surfaces throughout an international airport.