Security scare ends at Logan
Security scare ends at Logan — A 59-year-old Vermont woman’s behavior aboard a trans-Atlantic flight triggered a massive security response yesterday, with Air Force F-15 jets escorting the plane to Logan Airport, where federal agents seized the woman, authorities interrogated passengers, and police dogs sniffed through luggage for explosives. (The Boston Globe) (Registration required.)
Faces, too, are searched at airports — Taking a page from Israeli airport security, the transportation agency has been experimenting with agents who do not look for bombs, guns or knives. Instead, the assignment is to find anyone with evil intent. (The New York Times) (Registration required.)
Despite fragile cease-fire, Israel still draws U.S. tourists — Even Hezbollah missiles couldn’t keep Hilda Goodman and her husband from canceling a trip to Israel they planned 13 years ago — when their grandson was born. For his bar mitzvah in October, the couple plan to be in Jerusalem. (AP)
1,631 calls to dispatchers on 9/11 released — Audiotapes of 1,631 calls to fire dispatchers, which were released under court order by the fire department, include the voices of 19 New York City firefighters and two emergency medical techs who were among the 343 fire department personnel killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack. The tapes include 10 911 calls from office workers trapped in the towers. (USA Today)
A missed connection down under — A series of unexpected delays leaves Australia-bound Gai Skramstad stranded in Los Angeles without luggage for a day. United Airlines pays for her hotel and offers a $100 voucher, but she wants more for losing a day of her vacation. What is she entitled to? (Christopher Elliott on Tripso)
Carnival to base two ships in New Orleans — Carnival’s ship Fantasy is scheduled to begin year-round cruises from New Orleans to the Caribbean beginning Oct. 26. Norwegian Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and Princess Cruise Lines also will begin sailing from New Orleans in the coming months. (AP)
Boeing discontinues broadband service — Boeing Co. on Thursday said it will discontinue its loss-making, high-speed broadband communications service, Connexion by Boeing, resulting in charges of up to $320 million in the second half. (Reuters)
Flight paths of airlines merging — Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines, both operating in bankruptcy, often are seen as the two most likely targets for a suitor. But United Airlines, Continental Airlines and US Airways’ names also have come up as possible partners. (Chicago Tribune) (Registration required.)
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