Don’t let TSA holiday lines get you down: 4 tips
The strands of people weave in and out of the rope lines until they reach the defining moment where it breaks up into eight different paths leading to the X-ray machines. Here, the security line games begin.
Flying with family? 7 holiday tips
Holidays can be stressful, and air travel doesn’t make them any easier. Here are seven things to consider before leaving for the airport.
Carry-on liquid ban expected to be lifted — in the UK
The UK government is in discussions with security companies and UK airports to lift the ban on liquids in carry-on luggage as early as next year. Technology already in-place at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 can automatically detect the presence of liquids in carry-on bags. Scientists are testing the scanners to ensure they can also determine if the liquids are harmful.
Despite higher dollar, fewer Americans visiting Europe
Even though the dollar is finally a few cents stronger, don’t go out and count your euros and expect to be in consumer heaven when you visit Europe. Americans are hardly rich, even though there’s talk of a psychological barrier being passed, now that the dollar is clocking in at less than 1.50 euros.
Does this clear up the Clear problem?
Janice Hough parses the letter written to clients by the Clear CEO. It seems that as much was left out of the letter as was included. In any case, Clear is hoping that there is indeed no fallout from this laptop loss and recovery.
Pat downs, puffers or full body scans – what’s your preference?
“See-through technology” makes its début — Thirty-eight of full-body imaging machines arrive at ten of America’s busiest airports between now and this fall. They look through clothing to create an explicit silhouette of the traveler — showing shapes, folds of fat and other anatomical characteristics — all in the cause of identifying possible hidden objects.
Who’s screening the screeners?
Clear, the fast-track security program that has been signing up business travelers willing to shell out $128 for the privilege of avoiding airport lines, has had a rather murky week.
‘Clear’ price going up
Whether you’re a fan of the Clear pass for jumping to the head of the TSA line, or you hate it, you might want to know that the company is raising its price by $28. Only, the company steadfastly refuses to call it a price increase.
TSA’s new secret ID rules
It may sound strange. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is keeping the airport checkpoint ID and search policies secret, but you may go to jail for not obeying them. This one of the most amazing real-life catch-22s I can imagine — all in the name of security.
Do we really need an ID to fly?
According to an article in the Kansas City Star the TSA will simple perform additional screening for those without IDs.