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Terror cues in passengers’ faces
TSA officials say the behavior-detection officers may play a more important role in thwarting terrorist attacks than traditional screening techniques. (The Washington Post)
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Budget airline heads criticize new rules
Low-cost airlines are unfairly carrying the burden of concerns about the environmental impact of flying, executives from budget carriers claimed Tuesday as they criticized increasingly heavy regulation and taxes. (AP)
Alaska airlines to test in-flight Internet
Alaska Airlines said Tuesday it will be the first U.S. carrier to test a satellite-based in-flight wireless Internet service next year and may equip its entire fleet. (AP)
American offers to tie pay to performance for union workers
American Airlines has offered to link pay raises for mechanics and other ground workers to the company’s performance, and the union is studying the idea. (AP)
Sweet home Alabama
At the start of “Sweet Home Alabama,” Lynyrd Skynyrd singer Ronnie Van Zant shouts “Turn it up!” And that’s what the state of Alabama plans to do with its new tourism campaign. (AP)
New tools for online travel
Personal maps, real-time tips and intelligent itineraries among new tools for travelers. (MSNBC.com)
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Today’s Travel Blogs
Hotel programs set high standards for awards
In a recent article, the chief of Hilton’s frequent-stay program argues that loyalty programs can only succeed if they meet members’ rewards expectations. Are the airlines listening? (Smarter Travel)
Airport photo shoot: Scarlett Johansson’s interesting choice at LAX
While it appears fewer people are flying in and out of LAX these days, there were still plenty of photographers on hand to greet Scarlett Johansson and her boyfriend Ryan Reynolds when the pair landed at the beleaguered airport yesterday. (Jaunted)
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