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What Happens At a TSA Checkpoint When You Forget Your ID
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provides through its blog a helpful refresher on what happens if you show up at a TSA airport checkpoint without your ID. “Does that mean you won’t fly? Nope… You’ll still be able to fly...
Southwest Introduces Secure Flight Program
Southwest has joined to airlines adopting Secure Flight Program. Southwest frequent fliers are being asked to provide: 1. A full name, exactly as it appears on the current (non-expired) government-issued photo ID that you will be traveling with 2. Da...
Paperless Boarding Pass: Airports & Participating Airlines in the U.S.
Launched in 2007, the paperless boarding pass is now available in 30 airports in the U.S. The blog of the Transport Security Administration (TSA) published the updated list of the airports offering the service, with also the participating airlines. ...
U.S. Airports Offering Flu Shots in 2009
The number of U.S. airports offering seasonal flu shots is expected to increase during the 2009 flu season. Several airport clinics began offering seasonal flu shots to the public back around Labor Day, even though the official flu season doesn̵...
Traveling with Powders: New Procedure at Airport Checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is implementing new procedures to prevent passengers to take on board certain types of powders that can be used in improvised explosive devices. On its blog, TSA has compiled a list of replies to commo...
Preventing Swine Flu on the Plane
In the effort to prevent the transmission of the swine flu virus on board of the plane, some airlines are putting away the pillows and blankets and rolling out the disinfectant wipes. However experts say it is a precaution of moderate usefulness. T...
What You Need to Know About Secure Flight Program
The second phase of Secure Flight program rolled out last August 15. About Secure Flight program the website of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says: “Secure Flight is a behind the scenes program that streamlines the watch list ...
The Best Airports To Sleep In
According to a survey by Sleepinginairports.net, Singapore’s Changi is the best airport to sleep in. Incheon in South Korea, Amsterdam Schiphol, Oslo Gardermoen and Hong Kong in that order are the best airports following Changi. (photo by C+H ...
Clear RT Program Shutting Down: Consequences for Members
Following the last week Clear’s announcement about they were ceasing their Registered Traveler program, many Clear’s customers are looking for answers on what is going to happen with their membership. Transportation Security Administrati...
Los Angeles LAX Unveils Radar Preventing Runway Incursions
Los Angeles International (LAX) will be the third airport in the U.S. to use radar system designed to eliminate aircraft runway. USA TODAY writes: “The radar is connected to status lights along a runway and eight taxiways and is designed to de...
Fingerprints from Passengers at Atlanta Checkpoints - TSA Clarifies
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) explains through its website who is subject to fingerprints as well as at which airport checkpoints they are conducting the tests. “Is TSA Really Taking Fingerprints from Passengers??? Yes, b...
Planes Striking Birds - Many U.S. Airports Fail To Take Action To Reduce Risks
A study by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) found that one in three of the commercial airports in the United States have failed to take legally required action to reduce the hazards of collisions between aircraft and birds or other animals, ...
New U.S. border ID rules Go Into Effect Today
Beginning today, June 1, all travelers are required to present a passport book or federal identification card to enter or re-enter the United States. - Air Travel All U.S. citizens traveling by air are required to present a passport book to enter...
Privacy Advocates Plan Campaign Against TSA’s Body Scan Machine
A national campaign to call on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to suspend use of “whole-body imaging” at airport checkpoints is set to launch in the United States this week. Lillie Coney, coordinator of the Privacy Coalition, a c...
TSA Requires Passengers To Put Their Shoes Directly on the X-ray Belt
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) informed that officers now will ask passengers to put their shoes directly on the X-ray belt instead of in a bin at the checkpoint. “…This will help to declutter bins and give officers a ...
Swine Flu: No Travel Restrictions to Mexico
In Europe travelers have been urged to postpone non-essential travel to the United States or Mexico as swine flu fears grow. After holding emergency talks with EU foreign ministers over the deadly outbreak of swine, the European Union’s health ...
Traveling With Large Amounts of Cash - Why TSA May Ask Questions
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) clarifies about the reason why you are required to answer questions asked by TSA officers about the cash you are traveling with. Francine Kerner, TSA’s Chief Counsel says: “Sometimes a TSA offic...
Air Travel Restrictions and Rules - All You Need To Know
A very useful collection of links for air travelers listed by the Transportation Security Administration’s blog. From ‘Liquid Rules’ to ‘Identification at the Checkpoint’ to ‘Traveling with Children’, you c...
TSA Clarifies Over Scabies Cases Reported at Boston Logan International Airport
Through its blog Transportation Security Administration (TSA) tells about the scabies cases reported at Boston Logan International Airport and how it reacted and addressed the issue. “…TSA management at BOS was made aware of 8 suspecte...
Secure Flights Program: More Personal Information Required When Making Airline Reservations
Under the new security program called “Secure Flights“, passengers soon will be also required to provide their birth date and their sex when making airline reservations. The information provided must exactly match the data on each travele...
Top 10 Busiest Airports in the U.S. in 2008
The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics released a chart of the top 10 busiest airports in the United States in 2008. According to the annual figures compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Denver International moved past Los...
TSA Starting Test of Millimeter Wave for Primary Passenger Screening
Last week Transportation Security Administration (TSA) began testing Millimeter Wave technology (MMW) in the place of a metal detector at Tulsa International Airport for primary passenger screening. Millimeter Wave equipment is already working at c...
First Avian Radar System Installed at Seattle-Tacoma Airport
An avian radar system to track bird movements has been installed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Business Journal reports. The experimental radar system, mounted on top of the airport office building, is an important tool for testing and ...
Boston Logan Airport’s Authority Expects 6 Percent Passenger Traffic Decline in 2009
Massachusetts Port Authority — Massport — that runs the Boston’s Logan International Airport plans to cut 4.5 percent of its budget as it projects fewer travelers will fly through the Boston’s airport during the first half of...
Visa To Offer Airport Meet and Assist Service in Asia and UK
Visa premium cardholders can now take advantage of a new Airport Meet and Assist Service available at more than 20 airports in Asia Pacific, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. With this service Visa is offering in partnership with EXTRA...
