Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Transportation

FAA airport slowdowns create ripple effects for travelers, federal workers and more

David Ford

WFDD's David Ford spoke with Jim Shaw ACE Academy Executive Director Alexandria Shaw about the impacts of the FAA's mandated slowdowns at airports, including Charlotte Douglas International.
Health & Safety

Suspected stowaway is found dead in plane's landing gear at a North Carolina airport

Associated Press

Airplane maintenance workers at a North Carolina airport found the body of a suspected stowaway in the landing gear compartment of an American Airlines flight that had recently arrived from Europe, police said.
Business

Charlotte airport workers strike over low wages as busy Thanksgiving travel week begins

Associated Press

Service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport have gone on strike during a busy week of Thanksgiving travel to protest what they say are unlivable wages. Employees of ABM and Prospect Airport Services cast ballots Friday to authorize the work stoppage in North Carolina that started Monday morning.