AirGuide Business – Travel Security & Health is a source of global travel information to prepare for a safe journey, and to keep you up-to-date on destination health, security, weather or other hazards with related news and feature articles, special reports and analysis.

Cheektowaga Man Arrested for Pointing Laser at Delta Flight and Neighbor’s Home

By | 2024-03-25T15:17:35-04:00 March 20th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Security|

U.S. Federal authorities have charged a 29-year-old man from Cheektowaga NY with aiming a laser at a Delta Airlines aircraft as it approached Buffalo Niagara International Airport on March 1. Joseph Crapsi allegedly targeted the plane with a green laser, causing significant concern for the safety of those onboard. The Delta pilot promptly reported the [...]

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Navigating Travel Safety Concerns in the Dominican Republic Amid Haiti’s Crisis

By | 2024-04-02T17:40:19-04:00 March 20th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Destination, Hotel Business, Hotels & Resorts, Security, Travel Business & GDS OTA, Travel Tips|

The recent surge in gang violence and political unrest in Haiti has sparked concerns among travelers regarding the safety of visiting the Caribbean region, particularly the Dominican Republic, which shares a border with Haiti. With thousands fleeing the chaos in Port-au-Prince, and the international community issuing stark warnings, potential visitors are questioning the advisability of [...]

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Unticketed Passenger Attempts Stowaway on Delta Flight in Salt Lake City, Leads to FBI Investigation

By | 2024-03-27T17:08:20-04:00 March 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Security|

An investigation is underway by the FBI after Wicliff Fleurizard, a 26-year-old man from George, Texas, was removed from a Delta Air Lines flight at Salt Lake City International Airport for being an unticketed passenger. The incident, which occurred Sunday morning Mar. 17, prompted authorities to arrest Fleurizard, who was attempting to travel to Austin [...]

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Biman Bangladesh Encounters Challenges with Rome Route Due to US Sanctions on Iran

By | 2024-03-25T15:17:41-04:00 March 19th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Security|

Biman Bangladesh Airlines faces logistical challenges for its newly announced Dhaka to Rome Fiumicino direct flights, stemming from US sanctions against Iran. The route, which was set to transit through Iranian airspace, has come under scrutiny by the United States, preventing the airline from paying Iran the necessary overflying charges. This situation was reported by [...]

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Unpacking the Risks: Why Your Suitcase Should Never Touch the Bed

By | 2024-03-20T14:34:40-04:00 March 17th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Airlines Services & In-Flight, Destination, Security, Travel Business & GDS OTA, Travel Tips|

In the world of travel, where excitement and adventure meet the practicality of packing, a seemingly innocent habit could be putting your health at risk. Placing your suitcase on the bed, a common practice among travelers for convenience, has significant hygiene implications that are often overlooked. The turning point for many, including myself, came after [...]

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California Man Faces Charges for Aiming Laser at Planes in Redding

By | 2024-03-20T14:34:42-04:00 March 15th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Services & MRO, Airport Business, Security|

In a serious breach of aviation safety laws, a man from Redding, California, was apprehended for targeting aircraft with a laser pointer at the Redding Airport. The incident, which occurred late Wednesday night, was promptly addressed by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office (SCSO). Reports of a green laser interfering with aircraft operations during critical phases [...]

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Venezuela Retaliates by Banning Argentine Aircraft Over Seized Boeing Dispute

By | 2024-03-20T14:34:42-04:00 March 15th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Security|

In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions, Venezuela has declared a ban on all aircraft registered in Argentina from entering its airspace. This decision by President Nicolás Maduro, supported by the Venezuelan parliament, serves as a direct response to Argentina's role in the confiscation and subsequent handover of a Boeing 747-300M, registered YV3531, to the [...]

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Venezuela Restricts Argentinian Aircraft Over Seized 747 Dispute

By | 2024-03-21T12:02:06-04:00 March 14th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Security|

In a significant geopolitical move, Venezuela has barred all Argentinian-registered aircraft from entering its airspace. This decision comes as a direct response to Argentina's role in the seizure and subsequent transfer of a Boeing 747-300M, YV3531, operated by Emtrasur Cargo, to the United States Department of Justice, followed by the aircraft's dismantling. Venezuelan President Nicolás [...]

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CDC Expands Traveler COVID-19 Testing to Include Chicago and Miami Airports

By | 2024-03-25T15:23:36-04:00 March 13th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airport Business, Airports, Travel Health|

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is broadening its health surveillance program that conducts COVID-19 testing among international travelers. This expansion will now include Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and Miami International Airport, alongside the existing six airports already participating. This initiative aims to bolster the detection of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases by [...]

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U.S. TSA Pilots Innovative Self-Service Security Screening at Las Vegas Airport

By | 2024-03-20T14:36:38-04:00 March 11th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Security|

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is pioneering a self-service passenger security screening trial at Las Vegas Reid International Airport (LAS), marking a significant step toward modernizing and streamlining airport security processes. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the U.S. Homeland Security Department's (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate, is currently in the live testing phase [...]

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Airbnb Implements Strict Ban on Indoor Security Cameras to Enhance Privacy

By | 2024-04-02T17:42:51-04:00 March 11th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Hotel Business, Hotels & Resorts, Security, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Airbnb has announced a significant policy change that will see the global ban of indoor security cameras in properties listed on its platform. This move, effective April 30, aims to simplify the home-sharing giant's stance on security devices while prioritizing the privacy of its community. Based in San Francisco, Airbnb has evolved its policies in [...]

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Cruises Continue to Visit Labadee, Haiti Despite Travel Advisory

By | 2024-03-14T16:30:57-04:00 March 10th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Cruise & Yachting, Destination, Security, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Despite the U.S. State Department's Level 4 Travel Advisory urging against travel to Haiti due to escalated gang violence and a recent mass prison break, certain cruise ships are maintaining their scheduled stops at Labadee, a private resort destination owned by Royal Caribbean. This secluded peninsula, situated about 130 miles north of the tumultuous capital, [...]

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