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Pre-Olympics Strike at Heathrow to Add to Travelers’ Frustration
For weeks now, the immigration and customs lines at London‘s Heathrow Airport have been the focus of complaints as travelers find themselves waiting in queues for as long as three hours. This has prompted bickering and finger-pointing among airport owners, government agencies and even the head of the London Olympics committee but numerous demands to … Read Pre-Olympics Strike at Heathrow to Add to Travelers’ Frustration
Posted In: Airport News, Airport Security, Summer Olympics 2012, Travel NewsThe TSA’s Child Problem
The Transportation Security Administration is taking a lot of heat this week because of two recent high-profile incidents involving kids. 4-Year-Old’s Pat-down Earlier this week, reports surfaced about a “uncontrollably crying” four-year-old who was subjected to a TSA pat-down at Wichita’s airport. Apparently the child scampered through security to give her grandmother a final hug. … Read The TSA’s Child Problem
Posted In: Airport SecuritySurf Air Offers ‘All You Can Fly’ Luxury Airline
If you flew a lot, would you be interested in an all-you-can-eat-type airline ticket? That’s what a new carrier called Surf Air is banking on and its founders have been quoted as saying they hope to become the “Netflix of private travel.” Airlines with the Most Luxury Amenities Not Your Average Airline Surf Air is … Read Surf Air Offers ‘All You Can Fly’ Luxury Airline
Posted In: Airlines (by name), Airport Security, FeesNew TSA ‘Document Verification’ May Speed Up Airport Security Lines
When you arrive at your airport security checkpoint, a TSA officer examines your driver’s license with a black light, magnifying glass or sometimes a long look. Not very scientific, but that’s already changing. 5 ‘F-Words’ of Flying (yes, the TSA is mentioned!) Airports Using the New Technology New technology in the form of ID/boarding pass … Read New TSA ‘Document Verification’ May Speed Up Airport Security Lines
Posted In: Airport SecurityNot Your Average Air Travel Story: Week of April 9
Safe and sound: A United flight blew two rear tires after touching down at Reagan National Airport. No injuries. Naked in the airport: Now that we have your attention, Denver woman told to stop smoking in airport complies then takes off all her clothes. Prepping for a TSA strip search? Fine and not-so-dandy: A quadriplegic got no help from … Read Not Your Average Air Travel Story: Week of April 9
Posted In: Airline News, Airport News, Airport Security, Travel News