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Boarding passes tell passengers if they get faster screening
It’s not exactly like winning the lottery, but boarding passes for some frequent fliers on US Airways, Delta and United airlines will now include a symbol that lets them go through screening faster. The faster screening lines are offered under a...
Tags: Air Transportation Industry, U.S. Airways, Security Measures
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Lawmakers seek money for local projects via 'dark marks'
WASHINGTON — When Congress banned "earmarks" in 2011, House Speaker John Boehner hailed the move as proof that lawmakers were "dead serious" about outlawing pet projects and "ending business as usual in Washington." But new documents show that the...
Tags: Port Canaveral, Politics, Orlando, Jack Abramoff, Alcee Hastings
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FAA won't close air traffic control towers at small airports
The 149 air traffic control towers that were slated to close this summer because of the federal sequestration will remain open until at least September, federal officials said Friday. The Federal Aviation Administration said legislation approved by...
Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Budget Control Act of 2011, Layoffs and Downsizing, Air Transportation Delays, Federal Aviation Administration
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Mid-size airports suffer biggest cuts in airline service
Airline mergers, a deep recession and surging fuel prices have led to sharp cuts in airline service around the country. Hardest hit: medium-size airports. Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, LA/Ontario International Airport and...
Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Travel, Los Angeles International Airport, Expedia Incorporated, U.S. Airways
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LETTER: Bradley Airport TSA Helps WWII Veteran
This past week, we had the pleasure of working with the fantastic folks at the Bradley airport Transportation Safety Administration customer support office. Due to health issues, we were moving our 97-year-old grandfather (a World War II Navy veteran... -
Trip through customs gets faster at John Wayne
Orange County RegisterSelect international travelers flying into John Wayne Airport can now breeze through customs in a few minutes under the new Global Entry program, which was officially unveiled Tuesday. The biggest wait now is to get approved for the program -- that can...Tags: Mexico, Canada, Travel, United Air Lines, International Travel
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TSA expands faster screening to international travelers
Some U.S. travelers who fly abroad are now eligible to zip through special airport screening lines without removing their shoes, belts and jackets or taking laptops and liquids out of carry-on bags. The Transportation Security Administration announced...
Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Travel, International Travel, Transportation Industry, Security Measures
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The Kansas City Star Keith Chrostowski column
The Kansas City StarKansas Citians are being asked to jilt their beloved KCI. Of course, they're reluctant. The airport's in-and-out convenience born of its unique trio of semi-circular terminals has a solid hold on their hearts. Mine, too. And many think spending $1.2...Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry
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TSA dogs bolster airport security
You might say airport security is going to the dogs, at least at Miami International Airport. The Transportation Security Administration now is teaming up explosive detection dogs with behavior detection officers to bolster security at the airport....Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Miami International Airport, Security Measures
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United tells frequent fliers of security short-cut
Tribune reporterUnited Airlines said Friday it has started to reach out to customers that qualify for TSA precheck, an expedited security service that's available to top frequent fliers. Eligible United customers will start to see a check mark -- the TSA precheck...Tags: Air Transportation Industry, U.S. Airways, United Air Lines
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Flying? Leave your gun at home
Star-News, Wilmington, N.C.It is illegal to carry a gun on board an airline flight, but if you forget your Glock is in your carry-on bag and are inevitably stopped at the security checkpoint, you're also in big trouble, according to a Wilmington International Airport official. In...Tags: Firearms, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Weaponry
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Furloughs over, so air controllers (and flights) back on schedule
A week after federal officials launched job furloughs at air traffic control towers, the controllers are back on a regular work schedule -- and airline delays are now caused primarily by severe weather. The number of delays over the week averaged...
Tags: Air Transportation Industry, Career and Workplace, Travel, Unemployment, Layoffs and Downsizing
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