The Latest Breaking News from JFK

Selma Blair Accused of Biting Flight Attendant; Lawyers Blame Missed Medication and Head Injury

Selma Blair's lawyers say missed medication and a head injury caused severe confusion during a flight on which she allegedly bit a flight attendant and punched another, as she faces separate assault allegations following landing at JFK.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Selma Blair arrested at JFK, then hospitalized after she attacked flight attendants on a Delta plane

Actor Selma Blair was arrested Sunday at John F Kennedy Airport in New York on allegations that she assaulted flight attendants on a Delta Air Lines flight. The Delta Air Lines flight 938 was parked at the gate when the incident allegedly happened. The flight reached JFK from Los Angeles.…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Selma Blair charged with assault of police officer and nurse after allegedly attacking flight attendants

Actor, who allegedly punched one Delta attendant, bit another and tried to open plane door, was charged for two separate assaults after the plane landed

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12

Kalshi tiptoes back into canceled flight markets with JFK airport wager

The new contract will let institutional users bet whether 50% of flights will be cancelled at JFK airport over two days in October.

Fortune · Jul 28

New York flights cancelled today (July 22): Hundreds of flights scrapped, 2,000+ delayed as storms bring travel chaos to the Northeast. Check details

New York flights cancelled/delayed: Severe thunderstorms are causing widespread flight cancellations and significant delays across the US Northeast. Major airports in New York, including JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, are experiencing major disruptions. The Federal Aviation Administration has implemented traffic management measures to ensure flight safety during the storms. Hundreds of…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Air India to shift New York JFK operations to Terminal 6 in 2028, launch flagship lounge

Air India will relocate its JFK operations to the new Terminal 6 in 2028. The airline will also establish its first flagship Maharaja Lounge at this terminal. This strategic move brings Air India closer to Star Alliance partners for seamless connections. The new terminal is part of JFK Airport's extensive…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

New York flight cancellations: Over 630 flights cancelled as thunderstorms batter LaGuardia, JFK, Newark

Severe summer thunderstorms caused over 25% of scheduled departures from LaGuardia Airport to be canceled. More than 630 flights from New York area airports faced cancellations by Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch and warned of damaging wind gusts. Airlines like American, Delta, JetBlue, and United…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Indian student, headed to US, sent back from Amsterdam, unaware that his F-1 visa had been revoked in 2025

An Indian student faced a shock in Amsterdam when US Customs and Border Protection denied him entry to the US, stating his F-1 visa lacked validity. Despite his university confirming his I-20 and SEVIS record were active, his visa had been revoked months prior. He was forced to return to…

The Times of India · Jun 23

CDC Issues New 30-Day Ebola Entry Order Covering DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan; Screening at JFK, Atlanta, and Dulles

CDC issued a new 30-day Ebola entry order on June 21, 2026, for DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan. The Bundibugyo strain has caused 198+ deaths. No approved vaccine exists.

Medical Daily · Jun 23

The Ebola Outbreak in DRC Just Hit 837 Confirmed Cases. The CDC Has a Dire Projection — Here's What It Means for the U.S.

Ebola DRC: 837 confirmed cases, 196 dead as of June 15. No vaccine or treatment for Bundibugyo strain. CDC models project 20,000+ cases in 90 days. JFK screening active.

Medical Daily · Jun 20