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The ongoing federal government shutdown has led to the cancellation of over 1,500 flights nationwide, including four at Portland International Airport, with concerns that cancellations may increase if the shutdown continues, affecting air travel across the country.
The Portland International Airport, once highly ranked, has dropped to sixth place in the 2025 J.D. Power rankings for large airports, despite recent upgrades and improvements, highlighting the competitive nature of airport satisfaction ratings.
Portland International Airport has been named the best airport in America due to its stunning design, including live trees, skylights, and wooden ceilings, along with excellent local dining options and a popular airport beer bar.
Portland International Airport will unveil its newly redesigned terminal on August 14, following a significant renovation project that has been ongoing behind construction barriers while the terminal remained operational.
Alaska Airlines grounded all flights in the U.S. due to an issue with the system that calculates weight and balance, causing residual delays throughout the day, with zero cancellations and 20 delays reported at Portland International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that operations are back to normal after the ground stop was requested and then lifted by the airline.
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 experienced a minor crack in its inner windshield while landing at Portland International Airport. The crew followed safety procedures and the plane landed safely. The aircraft, equipped with a five-layer windshield, will be inspected and repaired by engineers on the ground.
Alaska Airlines Flight 646 from Portland to Phoenix returned to Portland International Airport after passengers reported smelling an odor in the cabin, prompting the crew to declare an emergency. The plane landed safely, and passengers were transferred to another aircraft to continue their journey. Despite reports of an odor, firefighters did not detect anything during inspection. The cause of the odor remains unclear, and the aircraft is being inspected. No one was hospitalized, but seven crew and passengers requested medical evaluation.
An Alaska Airlines flight bound for Phoenix returned to Portland International Airport after reports of a fume smell in the cabin, prompting an emergency landing. Fire crews investigated the cause but were unable to identify it. Seven individuals requested medical evaluation, but none were taken to the hospital. Passengers were transferred to a different aircraft to continue their journey, while the original plane is being inspected by the airline's maintenance team.
An Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Phoenix returned to Portland International Airport after passengers in the rear of the plane reported smelling fumes or an odor. The crew declared an emergency, and the aircraft landed safely with no reported injuries. Firefighters inspected the plane but found no immediate sources of danger. The incident did not cause delays for other flights, and the airplane is being inspected by the airline's maintenance team.
Portland International Airport is experiencing numerous delays and cancellations due to the lingering effects of a recent ice storm in the Pacific Northwest, with 44 delayed flights and 26 cancellations reported on Wednesday. FlyPDX advises passengers to monitor their website for real-time updates and to contact their airlines if their flights have been affected.
Investigators are seeking the public's help in locating an airplane door that fell off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 during a flight from Portland to Ontario, California, causing minor injuries to a passenger. The National Transportation Safety Board believes the door likely fell near Beaverton's Cedar Hills neighborhood and has urged anyone who finds it to contact local police or email the board. The incident led to the cancellation of over 150 flights and the grounding of all Boeing 737-9s for inspection.
A woman fired a gun inside Portland International Airport, claiming it went off accidentally when she dropped it, according to a bystander. The incident occurred near a security checkpoint, causing panic among passengers and employees. No one was injured. The bystander, Patrick Leonard, spoke to the woman who confirmed that the gun fell out of her bag and discharged into the ceiling. Leonard attempted to get help from airport staff before a construction crew intervened. The suspect, Laura Patterson, has been arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder.
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing shots inside Portland International Airport, causing people nearby to take cover. No injuries were reported. The woman, identified as Laura Patterson, was quickly taken into custody and faces charges including attempted murder and possession of a firearm in a public building. The security checkpoint was closed until early morning.
A person has been taken into custody after shots were fired at a TSA security checkpoint inside the Portland International Airport. No injuries were reported, and the Port of Portland police are currently investigating the incident. Witnesses described the chaotic scene as people ducked for cover and rushed back to the jet bridge for safety. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and further details have not yet been released.