Minnesota airports receive $42 million in FAA grants for improvements
Minnesota airports will receive more than $42 million in FAA grants, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Tuesday.
New COVID-19 safety measures in place at MSP as projections forecast increase in travel
As travel projections forecast an increase in flights this month at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, airport leaders are rolling out additional safety measures for travelers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ex-Mayo Clinic researcher, who expressed desire to join ISIS, indicted by federal grand jury
A 28-year-old doctor from Pakistan, who formerly worked as a researcher at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for attempting to provide material to support the terrorist group ISIS.
The "new normal" for air travel: MSP airport leader on what flying could look like post-pandemic
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, MSP Airport is dealing with a major decline in passengers. Traffic at the airport has dropped nearly 94 percent since February. Metropolitan Airports Commission CEO Brian Ryks joined the Morning Buzz to talk about safety measures in place, what flying could look like in our "new normal", and how long it could take the airport to recover.
Delta to require travelers to wear masks or face coverings starting May 4
Delta will soon be requiring all travelers to wear a mask or face covering on their flights, according to a company update released Thursday.
MSP Airport receives more than $125 million in COVID-19 relief from FAA
The Metropolitan Airports Commission says it will receive more than $125 million in grant money from the FAA to help relieve the loss of revenues related to COVID-19.
Airline industry future temporarily up in the air
The U.S. airline industry is almost grounded due to COVID 19.
156 MSP Airport food service employees laid off due to COVID-19 impact
A company that manages restaurants at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has laid off 156 permanent employees, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Charges: Ex-Mayo Clinic medical researcher stopped at MSP Airport was attempting to join ISIS
A 28-year-old doctor from Pakistan, who formerly worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been federally charged with attempting to provide material to support the terrorist group ISIS.
Twin Cities commercial janitors unanimously approve new contract
Twin Cities commercial janitors have approved a new contract that gives them a $2.20 wage increase, more paid sick days, reduced cost health insurance and the addition of sexual harassment policies in their contracts.
Airlines struggle to keep up with calls as coronavirus prompts flyer cancellations
If you were trying to cancel your flight at MSP Airport on Friday, you likely ran into some roadblocks.
MnDOT: Leave one hour earlier than normal to get to MSP Airport starting in April
A big construction project along Highway 5 will cause traffic delays around Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport from April to October.
Electrician charged with stealing $125K worth of copper wire from MSP Airport
An electrician who worked for the Metropolitan Airports Commission was charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of copper wire for five years, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
MSP Airport named best airport in North America for 4th straight year
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was named one of the best airports in North America for the fourth year in a row, according to the Airports Council International.
Airlines take steps to ease coronavirus concerns for travelers
The threat of the coronavirus is starting to hit the travel industry. Airlines are getting nervous because travelers are getting nervous and that has airlines, including Delta, trying to offer customers peace of mind.
494 westbound lanes closed at Highway 5 near airport for crash
Troopers blocked most traffic lanes headed westbound on I-494 westbound near MSP Airport for a crash Wednesday night.
University of Minnesota: 2 self-quarantined passengers who had contact with COVID-19 patient are students
The University of Minnesota says the two people who are self-quarantined after coming into contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19 are students.
2 passengers arriving at MSP Airport told to self-quarantine after coming into contact with COVID-19 case in Europe
State health officials have instructed two passengers who arrived at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International on a flight from Europe Tuesday afternoon to self-quarantine for two weeks because they encountered a person confirmed to have the new coronavirus while abroad.
MSP Airport hits 50 degrees for first time in 127 days
Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport hit 50 degrees Sunday for the first time in 127 days.
Delta temporarily suspends service between MSP and Seoul due to coronavirus concerns
Delta Airlines announced it will suspend service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Seoul, South Korea from Feb. 29 to April 30 due to global health concerns related to coronavirus.