Terror expert warns NYC still a target
Terror expert warns NYC still a target — Five years after the attack on the World Trade Center, Islamic extremists — including members of Hezbollah — still view the city as a prime target for another terrorist strike, police say. (AP)
A day in the life of an airport screener — When you spend eight-plus hours a day standing watch at an airport security checkpoint, you learn a few things about the traveling public. (USA Today)
United introduces new boarding equipment — Looking to improve its boarding process and turnaround times, United Airlines is rolling out new automated boarding equipment that it says should make getting on and off its planes much faster. (AP)
African airlines push hard to tackle bad image — Long viewed as the most dangerous place to fly, Africa is pushing hard to clean up its image, and some well-managed airlines are taking advantage of new opportunities to turn in impressive profits. (Reuters)
Five ways to have fun this fall with the kids — Invite a 10-year-old boy on a walk to see fall foliage, and he won’t even glance up from his video game. But ask him to navigate a corn maze or tour a haunted house, and you’ve got yourself a companion for a fun outing. Here are five ways to get kids out of the house this fall. (AP)
Virgin Islands national park to expand — A national park covering more than half the island of St. John will acquire 415 acres of pristine coastal land by the end of the year, a preservation group said Thursday. (AP)
A flight that goes all the way — Georgia corporate pilot Bob Smith has a soaring sideline: helping couples join the infamous “mile-high club.” For $299, he’ll take a frisky twosome past 5,280 feet in a Piper Cherokee 6 fitted with a mattress. (USA Today)
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