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Nov 18, 2020

Here’s How Regional Transportation Hubs Are Preparing To Keep Travelers Safe On Thanksgiving

The region’s transportation hubs are touting a number of COVID-19-related precautions and measures in hopes of keeping everyone healthy and safe during what is normally the busiest travel period of the year.

Mar 20, 2014

Norton Wants FAA To Keep Stats On Sexual Assaults On Planes

Norton’s bill “will include domestic and international flights that land in or depart from the U.S.,” according to a release. “Th

Dec 23, 2013

Vincent Orange Doesn’t Want People To Use Their Cell Phones During Flights

Vincent Orange doesn’t want to hear your phone conversations on flights.

Oct 31, 2013

It’s Safe! FAA Will Allow Passengers To Use Portable Electronic Devices On Planes

Passengers will soon “be able to read e-books, play games, and watch videos on their devices during all phases of flight, with very limited exceptions.”

Apr 12, 2013

Airline Passenger Arrested for Allegedly Groping Fellow Flyer

A passenger aboard a flight bound for Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday was arrested by federal agents on charges that he molested the female passenger seated next to him while she slept.

Nov 20, 2012

Silly Marylanders: Laser Pointers are for Messing With Your Pets, Not Blinding Pilots

A pair of Maryland legislators want to increase the penalties for not using laser pointers to toy with your pets.

Nov 13, 2012

Speed Limit Enforced By Aircraft? Not Anymore.

Are you afraid that an airplane will catch you speeding in Virginia, as many signs warn? Don’t be.

Oct 08, 2012

FBI Creates Task Force to Deal With National Laser Epidemic

The FBI says America is suffering from an unchecked surge of laser attacks on airplanes, possibly caused by stupid kids who get their hands on laser pointers.

Aug 10, 2012

Two Planes Brush Up Against Each Other on Dulles Tarmac

Two planes on the tarmac at Dulles International Airport had a brief but jarring run-in this afternoon when they lightly collided with each other.

Jun 01, 2012

Really Big Airplane Makes Debut Landing at Dulles

Flights might be grounded right now at the three major airports in the D.C. area, but earlier today, Dulles International Airport played host to the commercial debut of a brand-new class of jumbo jet.

 
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