Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at Denver International Airport after an infectious traveler passed through on December 12. Although the traveler was vaccinated and had mild symptoms, the risk of transmission remains, especially for unvaccinated individuals. Colorado has seen a rise in measles cases in 2025, with over 2,000 cases nationwide, raising concerns about the country's measles-free status. People exposed are advised to monitor symptoms until January 2 and seek medical advice if symptoms develop.
Public health officials in Colorado have identified additional potential measles exposure sites following six cases linked to an international traveler at Denver International Airport, urging those exposed to monitor symptoms and seek vaccination within 72 hours for protection.
Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight at Denver International Airport had to evacuate after a cell phone battery caught fire, igniting an airplane seat. The Boeing 737-700 was still at the gate with 108 passengers when the incident occurred. Passengers used emergency slides and the jet bridge to evacuate. One passenger sustained a minor injury, and the phone owner is being treated for burns. The airline is accommodating passengers on another flight to Houston, and the FAA is investigating the incident.
A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Houston's Hobby Airport was evacuated at Denver International Airport after a cellphone battery caught fire. All 108 passengers were safely evacuated, with one person suffering a minor injury and another treated for burns. The incident, which occurred while the plane was still at the gate, is under investigation by the FAA. Southwest is working to accommodate passengers on another flight.
Denver International Airport ranked as the sixth-busiest airport in the world and the third-busiest in the U.S. for passenger traffic in 2023, with 77.8 million passengers, marking a 12.3% increase over 2022. Despite falling three spots in the worldwide rankings, the airport is still rated third-busiest in the U.S. and fourth in the world for aircraft movements. DIA's passenger traffic is expected to continue growing and could exceed 100 million annually by 2030, prompting the implementation of a strategic plan to accommodate the increase.
Part of a Boeing airplane's engine covering fell off during takeoff from Denver International Airport, striking the wing flap of a Southwest Airlines flight bound for Houston. The plane returned to the airport safely with no reported injuries, and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident. This is the latest in a series of issues for Boeing, including a recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, which has prompted a criminal investigation by the Department of Justice.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 bound for Houston returned to Denver International Airport after an engine cover fell off and struck a wing flap during takeoff. The plane landed safely, and no injuries were reported. Passengers were flown to Houston on another plane, arriving three hours behind schedule. The FAA is investigating the incident, and Boeing has been under scrutiny since a similar incident involving an Alaska Airlines plane in January.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 experienced an engine failure during takeoff from Denver to Houston, prompting an emergency landing back at Denver International Airport. A video of the incident shows the engine cover tearing apart, but the aircraft landed safely with no reported injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the mishap, which comes amid increased scrutiny of Boeing following a series of similar incidents involving their aircraft.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced an engine cowling falling off during take-off at Denver International Airport, prompting an investigation by US airline regulators. The flight, carrying 135 passengers and six crew members, safely returned to Denver after reaching an altitude of 10,300ft without any injuries reported.
Part of an engine covering fell off a Southwest Airlines Boeing airplane during takeoff from Denver International Airport, striking the wing flap, but the Houston-bound flight with 135 passengers returned safely to the airport without incident. The Federal Aviation Administration will investigate the incident, which is the latest in a series of issues to plague Boeing, including a recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
A Southwest Airlines flight with 135 passengers made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport after the engine cover of a Boeing 737-800 fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap. No injuries were reported, and the plane was towed back to the gate for investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration. Passengers boarded another plane and arrived in Houston approximately three hours behind schedule. This incident comes amid increased scrutiny of commercial air travel episodes, including maintenance issues with Boeing and Airbus jets.
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 experienced a terrifying engine failure during takeoff from Denver International Airport, causing a removable sheet of metal covering the engine to shear off and strike one of the plane's wing flaps. The flight, bound for Houston, returned to Denver and landed safely, with the FAA currently investigating the incident. Southwest Airlines attributed the incident to a "mechanical issue" and assured that the safety of their customers and employees is their highest priority.
Denver International Airport is bracing for a severe winter storm, warning travelers of potential delays and cancellations from Wednesday to Friday as the storm is expected to bring significant snowfall to Colorado. Airlines like Delta, United, and Southwest have issued travel advisories, and passengers are advised to check their flight statuses before heading to the airport. With 788 cancellations and 15 delayed flights reported by the end of Wednesday, travelers are urged to allow extra time for travel and consider using public transportation.
More than 1,000 flights were delayed or canceled at Denver International Airport due to a snowstorm, with affected airlines including SkyWest, United, Southwest, Frontier, and others. Southwest and United experienced the most delays, while SkyWest had the most cancellations.
United Airlines is adding over 40 new flights in Denver for the summer, including expanded service to national parks and Canada, in response to increased demand from travelers wanting to visit outdoor destinations during the pandemic. The new flights will include daily nonstop service to mountain towns like Vail and Sun Valley, as well as increased service to Canada. United will offer more than 500 daily departures this summer, with a focus on national park destinations and a significant presence in the Denver market.
