TSA partners with Ad Council to answer the question: “why”?
To alleviate the congestion caused by the inevitable surge of inexperienced air travelers this Thanksgiving, the Transportation Security Administration has teamed up with the Ad Council to create a national public awareness and education campaign for “building awareness” of checkpoint security procedures.
Why corporate denials are hurting air travelers
No industry is as accomplished at the art of denial as travel. Two recent examples — one from government, and one from an airline — come to mind. Neither statement is particularly compelling, but both could add to our collective travel misery in coming months.
A TSA union? What’s next — a union for the military?
The Obama election victory has heartened unions working to organize the Transportation Security Administration. According to Government Executive the American Federation of Government Employees and National Treasury Employees Union are moving quickly to take advantage of a new Democratic adminstration.
TSA liquid restrictions will be lifted within a year
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the discussions and tests which were then ongoing in the UK, which many hoped would lead to the complete elimination of the liquid restrictions in airline carry-on luggage there. That day may come sooner than you think.
TSA to finally screen air cargo on passenger flights
TSA announced they have reached an agreement with the European Union, that TSA and the Directorate-General for Energy and Transport will screen at least 50% of all air cargo in the US and EU carried by passenger planes, by February, 2009.
Airport security humor — here’s a great video from Australia
We have all faced the indignities of passing through TSA security screening. We know the routine — shoes off, belts off, coats off, sweaters off, cell phones out of pockets, computers out of bags, change tossed into a bin. Here’s a bewildered traveler faced with a devious security screener that will bring a smile to your face.
The truth about checkpoint-friendly luggage
You’ve probably heard about checkpoint-friendly bags, which allow you to go through airport security screening without removing your laptop. But there’s a catch.
TSA wants to implement large aircraft security program
In a movie to prevent general aviation aircraft from being used to transport dangerous people or goods, the Transportation Security Administration has filed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would effectively subject planes to the same scrutiny as commercial aircraft.
Newark Liberty Airport screener charged with stealing electronics from luggage
Transportation Security Administration agents are supposed to be the first line of defense against terrorists. Not Pythias Brown. An airport screener at Newark’s Liberty Airport, he has been accused of swiping electronic equipment from luggage.
Are liquids and gels about to get off the no-fly list?
Is the Transportation Security Administration about to loosen its restrictions on liquids and gels? A new report says so.