Denver International Airport experienced train system issues due to technical difficulties, causing disruptions and delays for passengers trying to reach their gates. Airport staff advised travelers to use alternative routes and urged them to arrive extra early for their flights, as the train delays were expected to continue into Wednesday morning. Some passengers had to walk long distances due to the train problems, while airport officials did not provide specific details about the mechanical issues causing the disruptions.
A Delta flight carrying 270 people from Amsterdam to Detroit was diverted to Goose Bay Airport in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada, for nearly 24 hours due to a problem with the plane's de-icing equipment. The diversion was caused by weather and runway conditions, which led to crew duty time limitations. Delta sent a rescue aircraft, but the crew timed out, and another flight was scheduled to pick up the passengers the following day. Delta provided food and accommodations for the passengers, who stayed in military barracks overnight.
An easyJet flight from Tenerife to London Gatwick was canceled after a passenger apparently defecated on the airplane bathroom floor. The flight had already been delayed and passengers had to wait on the ground while bags were offloaded due to the aircraft being overweight. The incident caused discomfort and frustration among passengers, but no fighting occurred. The plane had to be cleaned by external cleaners, and passengers were eventually asked to disembark. EasyJet apologized for the inconvenience and provided hotel accommodation for the affected passengers. This incident follows a series of disruptive incidents involving bodily fluids on airplanes.
Allegiant Airlines is advising passengers to arrive at least three hours early for their flights due to extended wait times for airport processing, potentially causing flight delays and inconveniencing passengers.
Frontier Airlines is implementing a new policy starting August 16, 2023, where airport check-in and bag drop will close 60 minutes before departure, making it the strictest check-in cutoff among US airlines. The motive behind this change is unclear, but possible reasons include reducing staffing costs, encouraging online check-in, or generating additional revenue from passengers who miss their flights and have to purchase new tickets. This policy change is expected to result in an increase in the number of passengers missing their flights.
