Report rips TSA’s plans for crisis
Report rips TSA’s plans for crisis — The Transportation Security Administration may not be able to secure the nation’s airports, transit systems and other vital operations during a terrorist attack, a government report released Thursday says. (USA Today)
Passenger data deal for U.S., EU — The US and the European Union have struck a new deal for sharing airline passenger data. The new interim agreement will replace a deal struck down by the European Court of Justice in May. (BBC News)
United objects to JetBlue’s O’Hare plans — Discount carrier JetBlue Airways Corp. faces opposition from UAL Corp.’s United Airlines in its efforts to gain landing rights to Chicago’s congested O’Hare International Airport. (Reuters)
Delta, retirees reach benefit deal — Delta Air Lines Inc., which is operating under bankruptcy protection, reached an agreement Thursday with thousands of retirees on changes to medical benefits that will save the nation’s No. 3 carrier about $50 million annually. (AP)
Oceangoing Americans get passport reprieve — Good news for cruisers: Congress has delayed a new rule that required Americans re-entering the USA by sea to have passports for all international voyages starting in January. (USA Today)
Ryanair lifts stake in Aer Lingus — Budget airline Ryanair has pushed ahead with its 1.48bn euro (£1bn; $1.9bn) takeover offer for Aer Lingus, by upping its holding in its Irish rival. (BBC News)
Gas prices may be at bottom — Many drivers who are hoping for sub-$2 a gallon gasoline in the near future will likely be disappointed. The price at the pump, which until recently was rapidly plunging, has been declining at a slower rate in recent days. (USA Today)
Extensive tests led to new carry-on rules, officials say — Since a London-based plot to bomb airliners was broken up seven weeks ago, aviation security officials in the United States have pushed to assess how serious that threat was and what safeguards should be taken. (The New York Times) (Registration required.)
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