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Airports to Test Expedited Screening for Frequent Fliers Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:51AMThe idea is to pre-screen travelers who pose little security risk, making the process faster for all passengers. Participating airports are in Atlanta, Miami, Detroit and Dallas. A plan to let pre-screened frequent airline passengers — such as business travelers — bypass the regular airport security checkpoints and instead zip through an expedited screening process will be tested this fall in ...
Airline, website won't fix error in child's name on plane ticket Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:20PMQ: I am hoping that you can help me with a current problem that I'm experiencing. My wife, 13-year-old stepson and 5-year-old daughter are taking our first big family vacation together to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico .
Why do I have to pay twice for the same ticket? Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 5:59PMI wouldn’t risk it. It’s true that kids’ IDs aren’t checked as thoroughly as adults’ — I just experienced that this morning while traveling with my family — but that doesn’t apply to international flights. While it’s possible your airline or TSA might let this slide, I wouldn’t bet on it.
Travel Solutions: Don't let assault on photo rights wreck vacation Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:02AMMind your camera when you're traveling this summer.
Year's Worst Travel Security Humiliations Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 5:25AMHow Much Is Too Much?
TSA defends removing adult's diaper for pat down Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:50AMSecurity officers "acted professionally" in asking 95-year-old leukemia patient to have Depend undergarment removed
Liberia: American Airlines Apologize To Veep for Humiliation Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:25AMThe United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mrs. Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Friday, June 24 called on Vice President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. at his Capitol Building office to apologize for last Wednesday's incident at the Roberts International Airport.
Water crisis, guns and the border Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 7:01PMWater crisis, guns and the border
Online booking foul-up forces family to buy new air ticket Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 7:41AMQ: I am hoping that you can help me with a current problem that I'm experiencing. My wife, 13-year-old stepson and 5-year-old daughter are taking our first big family vacation together to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Photography rights debated Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:20PMMind your camera when you're traveling this summer. Taking an innocent snapshot in a public area may get you in trouble, even if photography is allowed. It almost landed Ryan Miklus behind bars when he flew from Phoenix to Reno with his parents recently.
4 packing problems and how to avoid them Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 8:12AMHere are some warning signs of four common packing problems along with a few easy, effective solutions for each.
Local Couple Held By TSA; Miss Flight & Honeymoon Cruise Tuesday, June 14, 2011 @ 7:37PMStuck at Port Columbus, a couple was forced to spend their first days as a married couple at home and unhappy.
Niantic consultant charged with larceny Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 1:26PMA Niantic man who calls himself a globe hopping professional photographer” and consultant to large global airlines is accused of altering an invoice to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from a La
'Molested' Woman's Son Accuses TSA Of Assault Saturday, June 4, 2011 @ 12:43PMAfter shooting a video with his cellphone that has gone viral on YouTube, Ryan Miklus explains why his family is standing up to airport security.
How to Lie, Cheat, and Steal Your Way to a Perfect Flight [Dark Side] Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 2:14PM# darkside Flying generally sucks, but it doesn't have to be awful. If you're willing to break a few rules and compromise your status as an upstanding moral citizen, the dark side has a few secrets to help you have a more enjoyable flight. More »
Security same at Green post-Osama Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 8:53PMAir travelers saw a routine day at T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, with about the same amount of heightened security and searching as Americans have become accustomed to.
Post-9/11 industry changes outlive bin Laden Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 5:27PMOsama bin Laden's death won't reverse the transformation of business that followed the Sept. 11 attacks. "The cost of doing business has gone up permanently since 9/11," says one expert.
Changes could improve air travel, ease security hassles Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 10:15AMThere's no doubt in anyone's mind that airline travel has become a hassle.
How to improve the checkpoints Sunday, March 27, 2011 @ 2:01AMJill Schensul looks at a new report on how to improve security system for airline travel that actually makes sense.
Two sides of political correctness Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 3:01PMIt’s a rare event when a controversial issue sparks nearly unanimous agreement of a legislative body. But that’s exactly what happened this month when our state legislators passed House Concurrent Resolution 8 which asks Congress to put an end to TSA’s invasive security screening procedures. It was a small step toward restoring the privacy rights of airline travelers. The bigger hurdle we still ...
First airplane trip leaves a lasting impression Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 9:20AMWhether it was 50 years ago or just last week, your first airplane ride, like your first kiss, can leave a lasting impression and have an impact on what sort of traveler you become.
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Attempted terror attack prompts security crackdown at Canadian airports Saturday, January 29, 2011 @ 5:59AMPassengers lineup to go through security before boarding flights at Toronto's Pearson Airport Terminal 3. Security has been heightened following an attempted terrorist attack aboard a Detroit bound aircraft on Christmas Day.
The Small-Plane Non-Menace (updated) Thursday, January 13, 2011 @ 4:29PMThe Atlantic contains multitudes, especially when it comes to thinking about small-plane security
Travel briefs: Faster service for frequent fliers? Sunday, January 9, 2011 @ 12:09AMAs lines in the nation's airports grow longer with newly enhanced security measures, many travel groups suggest the best way to speed passengers through would be to create separate, faster checkpoints for frequent fliers, including business travelers.
Groups urge faster security checkpoints for frequent fliers Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 9:56AMAlso: The TSA gets flak for how it treated travelers in 2010, and its mobile app answers travelers' questions. As lines in the nation's airports grow longer with newly enhanced security measures, many travel groups suggest that the best way to speed passengers through would be to create separate, faster checkpoints for frequent fliers, including business travelers.
Customer service poll says TSA is 2010's worst Sunday, January 2, 2011 @ 8:40AMThe U.S. airline industry, which has an unenviable record of failing practically every customer-service survey for the last generation, has a new rival: the Transportation Security Administration. A new poll says the agency charged with protecting the nation’s transportation systems offered travelers the worst customer service in 2010. The survey, conducted recently by the Consumer Travel ...
The TSA's state-mandated molestation | Jennifer Abel Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 6:43PMThe humiliations of the patdown policy, which Janet Napolitano wants to expand, are an Orwellian assault on American freedom The holiday brought bittersweet news: unless the Transportation Security Authority disbands, I'll never see a certain friend of mine again. His long-term unemployment finally ended, and next month, he starts a great new job. But it's in Texas, too far to drive; from my ...
From Legal Weed to Touched Junk Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 4:52PMWe thought our long journey in James Cameron's Avatar was at an end. But no—movie studios bent on capitalizing on the new hip thing followed Cameron's cash-printing film with a steady stream of 3D film releases right into our collective groans.
Police: Traveler won't shut off iPhone, gets socked Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 12:55PMA 15-year-old won't switch off his iPhone as a plane comes in to land. A fellow passenger is so annoyed that he allegedly punches him and is arrested.
Police: Traveler won't shut off iPhone, gets socked Wednesday, December 29, 2010 @ 12:51PMA 15-year-old won't switch off his iPhone as a plane comes in to land. A fellow passenger is so annoyed that he allegedly punches him and is arrested. Originally posted at Technically Incorrect
Business traveller: Snow and ash Tuesday, December 28, 2010 @ 12:56PMFor business travellers, 2010 has been an unusually eventful year. We cast an eye over the past 12 months and ask what we have learnt and what we can expect in 2011.Volcanic ashBy far the biggest event ...
TSA, worst customer service in 2010 Monday, December 27, 2010 @ 12:01PMThe U.S. airline industry, which has an unenviable record of failing practically every customer-service survey for the last generation, has a new rival: The TSA.
Gear Junkie: Biggest adventure? Finding a bag that fits in the overhead bin Saturday, December 25, 2010 @ 8:46PMRising luggage fees and headaches at baggage claims now prompt many travelers to avoid checking a bag before boarding a flight. Instead, experienced travelers plan strategies to maximize carry-on allowances, including stuffing their jacket pockets full and stretching airlines’ rules by bringing a backpack or a huge purse as the allowed “one personal item” to stow under the seat.
Keep ho-ho-holiday travel troubles at bay Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 2:08PMAh, the joys of flying over the holidays. Long lines, full-body scans, frisky TSA pat-downs and — for those of you traveling with small children — all-too-frequent meltdowns.
The Gear Junkie - Airline Carry-On Suitcases Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 2:04PMRising luggage fees and headaches at baggage claims now promptmany travelers to avoid checking a bag before boarding a flight.Instead, experienced travelers plan strategies to maximize carry-onallowances, including stuffing their jacket pockets full andstretching airlines' rules by bringing a backpack or a huge purseas the allowed "one personal item" to stow under the seat.
Experience counts in the travel industry Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 8:19AMPat and Jack Hazen, originally from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, operate the Bonita Springs agency. Their recipe for business success is simple and works well.
Travelers catch surveillance fever Tuesday, December 21, 2010 @ 8:53AMQuick, grab your cell phone or your flip cam. There's something going on right in front of you.
Travelers, Brace Yourselves for the Holiday Crush Monday, December 20, 2010 @ 11:00AMPlanes, trains and automobiles. However you travel this holiday season, brace for crowds. Call it a sign of the recovering economy, but more Americans will be traveling this year over Christmas and New Year's. That means fuller flights, busier highways and higher prices for gas and hotels.
Flying? Tips for air travelers Monday, December 20, 2010 @ 6:02AMAn increase in unseasoned travelers slows things down at the airport in December.
Travelers, brace yourselves for the holiday crush Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 9:17PMHoliday travel: More people will be traveling over the Christmas and New Year's holidays. That means fuller flights, more crowded highways and higher prices for gas and hotels.
Kansas City International Airport Prepares for Holiday Travelers Sunday, December 19, 2010 @ 4:57AMFive Percent Passenger Increase Expected
Who is exempt from airport security? Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 7:52PMncreased scrutiny of airport security means public officials are being asked if they have or would be willing to endure airport security pat-downs.
What’s the TSA policy? Search me! Thursday, December 16, 2010 @ 2:41PMThe agency appears to be phasing in new procedures unevenly,leading to frequent confrontations with air travelers.
Special Reports Wednesday, December 1, 2010 @ 11:38PMCanada is under pressure from U.S. officials to further comply with American security rules which, in some cases, threaten its sovereignty and the privacy of its citizens.
Spy vs. spy: Travelers join surveillance fray Wednesday, December 1, 2010 @ 8:11AMWhether it’s cameras in airports, software that tracks online activity or applications that record your calls, someone is watching when you’re away. Now, travelers are watching back.
TSA says patdowns to go no further Tuesday, November 30, 2010 @ 8:42PMWASHINGTON, Nov. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. air travelers likely won't be subjected to more stringent physical search measures than are now in place, the nation's travel security chief said Tuesday.
The Federal Eye: 'Don't ask, don't tell' report set for release Tuesday, November 30, 2010 @ 5:42AMThe Pentagon on Tuesday will release its long-anticipated report on how ending the "don't ask, don't tell" policy banning gays from openly serving in uniform might impact troop readiness and morale. The comprehensive review -- expected to number several hundred pages -- will be closely scrutinize...
Diet Detective: Healthy travel snacks Tuesday, November 30, 2010 @ 5:08AMTake the guesswork out of eating during airline travel by bringing your own snacks.
Federal Eye: TSA says Thanksgiving travel went smoothly Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 6:15AMThanksgiving holiday travel might not have gone well on the roads (what is it about New Jersey's highways, anyway?), but the Transportation Security Administration insists weeks of intense scrutiny and criticism led to few problems and delays at the nation's airports.