The New York Times – Travel:
Last minute announcements and abrupt changes by the Trump administration have caused confusion in an already strained U.S. aviation system.
Category: Airport Security
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What We Know About the El Paso Airspace Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
The Trump administration blamed the disruptive halt on a cartel drone incursion, but others have disputed that explanation.
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At Check-In, Your Face Is Increasingly Your ID
The New York Times – Travel:
Facial recognition at security and immigration checkpoints and gates could ease airport hassles, even as the technology raises privacy concerns.
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Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know
The New York Times – Travel:
Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
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Flying Abroad? Get Ready for New Facial-Recognition Tech at Departure Gates.
The New York Times – Travel:
New facial-recognition tools being tested at Orlando International Airport could soon be keeping track of travelers at departure gates across the country.
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TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026
The New York Times – Travel:
As of February, passengers without the government-approved identity card will be required to pay for alternative screening at U.S. airports.
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What’s a Digital Passport and How Does It Work?
The New York Times – Travel:
Apple joined Google this week in allowing travelers to add their passports to their cellphone “wallets.” As the holiday travel season nears, here’s what you need to know.
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William Rataczak, Co-Pilot of Flight Hijacked by D.B. Cooper, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Travel:
He was a witness to one of the most riveting unsolved crimes in American history, which inspired scores of conspiracy theories and obsessed amateur sleuths.