2 New York airports now have the only 5-star terminals in North America — just 5 years after JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark were ranked the worst in the US

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A United Airlines plane lands at Newark Liberty International Airport in front of the New York skyline on September 17, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey.
United Airlines planes at Newark Liberty International Airport.

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The Masters is about to turn Augusta's airport into 'organized chaos.' Here's how it gears up for an influx of over 1,500 private jets.

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Private jets are seen parked on the runway at Augusta Regional Airport.
Private jets parked at Augusta Regional Airport during last year's Masters.

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An estimated 4.8 magnitude earthquake just rattled New York City

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New York City skyline and USGS Epicenter map.
The New York City skyline and the US Geological Survey's epicenter map.

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From mishaps to tragedies, the flight industry has already had a rough 2024

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Here are eight flight incidents passengers faced in early 2024, from the tragic crash in Japan to plane engines catching on fire.

THEN AND NOW: Vintage photos show how airports have changed

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Airport designs have become more sleek over the years.

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Republicans' latest play for Trump's legacy: Renaming DC's Dulles International Airport

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Donald Trump and a Dulles International Airport sign
A House Republican says that honoring former President Donald Trump by renaming an international airport would be a great way to welcome visitors to US soil.

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A man could face 5 years in prison for pointing a laser at a Delta Air Lines flight

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An Airbus A321 operated by Delta Airlines takes off from JFK Airport on August 24, 2019
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A321.

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Air traffic controllers are overworked and stressed — and that's dangerous for safe flying

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 04: The Kansas City Chiefs United Airlines flight comes in for a landing behind the air traffic control tower for Super Bowl LVIII at Harry Reid International Airport on February 04, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A United Airlines plane lands at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.

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Security footage shows how a man who died in a plane engine escaped the terminal and ran across the tarmac

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Delta Air Lines Airbus A220
A Delta Airbus A220.

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A man died after climbing inside the engine of a plane preparing to take off at Salt Lake City airport

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A Delta Air Lines plane.

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