Crisis seen in luggage screening
Crisis seen in luggage screening — The nation’s airports face a looming crisis in their ability to screen checked luggage for bombs that will require billions of dollars to avert, a new report ordered by Congress says. (USA Today)
Thailand’s coup prompts travel warnings by U.K., U.S. — The U.S., British, Australian and other governments issued travel alerts following the military coup in Thailand, warning their citizens to avoid visiting the country and exercise caution if already there. (Bloomberg News)
Global initiative launched to fight disease with airline tax — Leaders from several nations launched a global initiative Tuesday for an airline tax to raise money to fund treatment for deadly diseases in developing countries. (AP)
Suit: Lexington airport signs inadequate — A lawsuit filed by the family of a Comair Flight 5191 crash victim alleges that inadequate signage and confusing taxiway names at Blue Grass Airport contributed to the crash. (Louisville Courier-Journal)
Air India plane returns to Toronto — An Air India jet with about 150 passengers and crew was forced to return to Toronto after a suspicious package was found on board the flight, authorities said. (AP)
British man flies to Holland on his daughter’s passport — At a time of heightened security at British airports, a businessman was allowed to fly from London to Amsterdam using his two-year-old daughter’s passport, the Daily Mirror said Monday. (AFP)
Hotels go for splashy new bathrooms — After spending billions revamping bedding, bars and lobbies, U.S. hotels are starting to tackle guest bathrooms. The bathroom upgrades — either part of a broad improvement program or new construction designs — come as hotels enjoy record rates and occupancy levels. (USA Today)
Ireland’s No. 1 target: free-spending Americans — The Scots might have invented golf, but the Irish are hellbent on showing the world this week that they embrace the sport as much or more when they host the Ryder Cup for the first time. (USA Today)
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