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Bombing Aftermath: Heightened Security but Few Delays
In the wake of Monday’s tragic bombing at the Boston Marathon, there have been some changes at the nation’s airports – but not as many as you might expect, and few delays. Airlines waive ‘change fees’ (but hurry) More Airport Security As air travel analyst Rick Seaney points out, security at U.S. airports is tighter … Read Bombing Aftermath: Heightened Security but Few Delays
Posted In: Airport News, Airport SecurityNot Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of April 15
What started out as just another quirky week suddenly turned dark. A terror attack in Boston. Boston families: JetBlue will match up to $100,000 in donations to “help those families most affected by the tragic events” in Boston. Donations earn you extra points, too. When is a bomb not a bomb: When it’s a giant … Read Not Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of April 15
Posted In: Airline News, Airlines (by name), Airport News, Airport SecurityNot Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of April 8
This week: quirky pilot, quirky passengers, quirky celebrities and quirky new security rules! $20 million: Judge rules the proposed $20M payment to American’s outgoing CEO is too high. Ever-helpful Buzzfeed provides Top 10 list of things you can do with $20 million including, 4.) Bling out your cat and 9.) Hire favorite ’80s hair metal band as … Read Not Your Average Air Travel Stories: Week of April 8
Posted In: Airline News, Airport SecurityTSA: Weird Things People Tried to Bring on Planes This Week
It’s been awhile since we last checked the TSA’s weekly round-up of odd things people try to bring onboard aircraft, and although though no spear guns or cannonballs were found this past week, there were some items of interest. Find cheap flights fast (but no weapons, please) Weird Weapons Some of the more unusual weapons … Read TSA: Weird Things People Tried to Bring on Planes This Week
Posted In: Airport SecurityBacklash Grows Over TSA Allowing Small Knives on Planes
Almost from its inception, the TSA has faced a storm of criticism over everything from pat-downs to naked picture machines as well as security rules that were seen as harsh at best and pointless at worst. Now the agency is facing a new round of fierce complaints in the wake of the decision to lift its … Read Backlash Grows Over TSA Allowing Small Knives on Planes
Posted In: Airline News, Airlines (by name), Airport Security