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FILE IMAGE - American Airlines’ longest-serving flight attendant, Bette Nash (L), greets passengers disembarking from her daily return flight to Boston at Ronald Reagan Washington Airport in Arlington, Virginia on Dec. 19, 2017.

ARLINGTON, VA - NOVEMBER 23: An American Airlines plane lands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport November 23, 2021 in Arlington, Virginia. With Covid-19 vaccinations on the rise and Americans now traveling more freely, U.S.

PHILADELPHIA - Travelers jetting off for some summer fun this Fourth of July weekend endured a frustrating start to their trip, as severe weather caused delays for arrivals and departures at Philadelphia International Airport. Over 200 flights were delayed Friday at Philadelphia's largest airport and more than two dozen more were canceled, according to FlightAware. A spike in delays happened Friday afternoon when pockets of strong storms rumbled across the Delaware Valley. The FAA issued a ‘Traffic Management Program’ to wait out the storms, but the ripple caused residual delays into the night.MORE HEADLINESAs of Friday afternoon, more than 2,500 flights had been canceled and more than 20,000 flights were delayed, according to FlightAware.

FlightAware. That’s on top of more than 2,600 flights canceled Thursday.

An American Airlines plane is seen at sunrise on the tarmac of the Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, on April 22, 2021. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - AT&T and Verizon will delay launching new wireless service near some airports.

An American Airlines plane is seen at sunrise on the tarmac of the Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, on April 22, 2021. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - CEOs of major airlines are raising concerns about the rollout of the new 5G wireless service and the potential "catastrophic disruption" it could cause to airplane systems and operations. In a letter obtained by FOX Television Stations, the airline leaders wrote on Monday that they’re requesting 5G service to be implemented everywhere in the country except "within two miles of airport runways at affected airports." The CEOs said this would avoid disruptions to the aviation industry, air travelers, airline employees, supply chain, and vaccine distribution.The airline leaders wrote that the 5G rollout could ground flights and leave thousands of American travelers "stranded overseas."In December 2021, the FAA said in December 2021 that it would restrict pilots from using automated landing systems at certain airports after the rollout of 5G or fifth-generation wireless service because it could interfere with radio altimeters.Altimeters are devices that measure the height of aircraft above the ground.

Los Angeles - If you’re traveling by air this holiday season, you may be tempted to bring your favorite food along for the ride to the Thanksgiving table — but there are some restrictions. While most foods can be carried through airport security, the Transportation Security Administration says some items will need to be transported in checked baggage.People stand in line while they inch closer to the security check point at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport November 23, 2005 in Arlington, Virginia.

A TSA officer uses one of the UV-C bin disinfecting units that is undergoing an assessment at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport .(Credit: TSA) WASHINGTON -  As the airline industry awaits a return to normal for travel, the Transportation Security Administration wants to add another layer of protection for passengers against COVID-19. On Tuesday, the agency unveiled new technology that uses ultraviolet lighting to disinfect airport bins at security checkpoints in hopes of preventing the spread of the coronavirus and other viruses. TSA’s Innovation Task Force is spearheading the effort. Director J.