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Seven people were hospitalized late Friday night after experiencing smoke inhalation on the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to emergency officials. Medic reported that six of the individuals were crew members and one was a gate agent. According to WCCB, six sustained minor injuries, while one person was seriously hurt. All were transported […]
American Airlines saw a busy Memorial Day weekend at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with more than 2,000 flights departing over the four-day period. According to WCNC, the airline is preparing for an even busier summer, estimating it will operate around 72,200 flights out of Charlotte between May 16 and September 2. Charlotte Douglas serves as […]
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is expecting lighter passenger traffic this summer, with projections showing a 7% decrease compared to last year, according to WBTV. Over 970,000 passengers are expected to pass through the airport during the Memorial Day travel period, from Thursday, May 22, to Tuesday, May 27—a 9% drop from 2024. Airport officials said […]
A man was arrested Saturday night after allegedly gaining unauthorized access to the tarmac at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, according to WBTV. Elijah Pressley was charged with trespassing after officers found him around 10:30 p.m. near the ramp by Gate D4. Authorities say he bypassed two doors—one leading into a restricted area—and walked onto the […]
Charlotte Douglas International Airport has climbed to sixth place on Airports Council International’s 2024 list of the world’s busiest airports. The airport also ranked seventh in North America and 23rd globally for passenger traffic. Aircraft operations rose by 11%, with 596,583 takeoffs and landings in 2024, up from 539,066 the previous year. According to WBTV, […]
TSA Checkpoint 2 at Charlotte Douglas International Airport opened Monday, March 24, for limited screenings. It will fully open Wednesday, March 26, and Checkpoint A will close permanently next week. Checkpoint 2 will primarily serve TSA PreCheck passengers and flight crews, according to WCCB. The launch is part of the airport’s plan to consolidate five […]
Third Security Checkpoint to Open Soon at Charlotte Airport
Severe weather caused major disruptions at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Sunday, with over 100 flights delayed or canceled by 7 a.m. Flight-tracking website FlightAware reported 344 delays and 107 cancellations by 1:20 p.m. According to WCNC, strong thunderstorms hit the Charlotte metro area bringing gusty winds of up to 60 mph across South Carolina […]
Low Visibility Disrupts Flights to Charlotte Airport
American Airlines Employee Killed on Charlotte-Douglas Tarmac
Charlotte Douglas is preparing for record travel numbers this Thanksgiving.
