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BWI Divert: Passenger Arrested After Assaulting Crew and Using Slurs
crime-and-justice1 month ago

BWI Divert: Passenger Arrested After Assaulting Crew and Using Slurs

A 67-year-old man from Arizona was arrested at Baltimore/Washington International Airport after causing a violent disturbance on an American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark. The passenger, identified as Layne Lundeen (also referred to as Arthur Lundeen in some reports), allegedly used racial and homophobic slurs against a flight attendant and assaulted another passenger. Crew members and two other passengers restrained him with duct tape and zip ties before the plane diverted to BWI. Lundeen was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct, released on his own recognizance, and faces a court appearance on October 19. The FBI is investigating the incident to determine if federal charges are warranted.

via WMAR 2 News Baltimore|
#american-airlines#bwi-airport#crime-and-justice
BWI grapples with spring break chaos as TSA callouts surge
transportation6 months ago

BWI grapples with spring break chaos as TSA callouts surge

Spring-break crowds overwhelmed Baltimore’s BWI as TSA agents called out in large numbers amid a partial government shutdown, pushing security lines to four hours or more and producing the nation’s highest callout rate (peaking around 38%); about 29,500 passengers departed Friday, with weekend volumes steady. Nationwide TSA staffing shortages and unpaid wages have forced some workers to seek second jobs, hinting at continued travel chaos until funding is resolved. Smaller airports with private security fared better in comparison to BWI’s disruptions.

via thebanner.com|
#bwi-airport#government-shutdown#transportation
Power Restored at BWI Airport After Major Outage Disrupts Flights
travel2 years ago

Power Restored at BWI Airport After Major Outage Disrupts Flights

BWI Marshall Airport experienced a temporary power outage on Saturday, causing disruptions for passengers and briefly evacuating the air traffic control tower. The outage, which began around 5:30 p.m., lasted about two hours. Passengers reported uncomfortable conditions and delays on social media. The cause of the outage remains unclear, and BGE, the local utility, reported no issues with its equipment.

via The Washington Post|
#air-traffic-control#bge#bwi-airport
Power Restored at BWI After Outage Disrupts Flights and Passengers
travel2 years ago

Power Restored at BWI After Outage Disrupts Flights and Passengers

A power outage at BWI Airport caused significant flight delays and frustration among travelers on Saturday. The power was restored by 7:30 p.m., and all TSA checkpoints and flights resumed operations. Passengers took to social media to express their grievances, with some concerned about missing connecting flights and others noting the rising temperatures inside the terminal. BWI officials apologized for the inconvenience and thanked customers for their patience.

via CBS News|
#bwi-airport#flight-delays#power-outage
Four Workers Suspended After Brawl at Spirit Airlines BWI Counter
travel2 years ago

Four Workers Suspended After Brawl at Spirit Airlines BWI Counter

Four employees contracted by Spirit Airlines have been suspended after a fight broke out at the airline's ticket counter at BWI Marshall Airport. The incident, which involved five people and resulted in minor injuries, is under investigation by the vendor employing the workers. Spirit Airlines emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for violence and is awaiting the investigation's outcome.

via Baltimore Sun|
#bwi-airport#fight#investigation