The New York Times – Travel:
U.S. airports are required to hold a full-scale disaster drill every three years. Go inside a simulated plane crash at Kennedy Airport last weekend.
Category: Transportation Security Administration
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T.S.A. Agents Are Told to Get on Their Feet During Airport ID Checks
The New York Times – Travel:
The agency said that requiring agents to stand while examining documents was a “welcome change.” The union representing them was less welcoming.
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TSA May Allow Passengers With PreCheck to Bring Water Through Checkpoints
The New York Times – Travel:
Bottles of water could soon be allowed through security checkpoints at some airports, relaxing a strict policy in place for more than 20 years.
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TSA PreCheck Now Unlocks Access to Visit Airports Without a Plane Ticket
The New York Times – Travel:
At more than a dozen U.S. airports, T.S.A. PreCheck members can now apply to enter the secure area, even if they’re just going to meet someone on a flight.
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The T.S.A. Abruptly Scraps Its New Private-Security Model
The New York Times – Travel:
Under new leadership, the agency scrapped Gold+, which would have allowed private companies to provide the full scope of screening services, technology and maintenance.
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These New Travel Initiatives Could Slash Airport Wait Times
The New York Times – Travel:
U.S. airlines and airports are experimenting with initiatives that screen passengers and their bags more efficiently in an effort to slash wait times.
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T.S.A. Finds 5 Civil War Cannonballs in Passenger’s Luggage in Alabama
The New York Times – Travel:
The inert relics, some as big as a grapefruit, were detected when agents X-rayed checked bags.
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Three Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Amid Push for Private Security
The New York Times – Travel:
The airports have opted in to the agency’s new security model, an agency spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. A union official said the move could jeopardize public safety.
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Memorial Day Travel Forecast: Gas Prices, Traffic and Flights
The New York Times – Travel:
Most U.S. travelers will be driving to their destinations for the long weekend, kicking off what is expected to be a busy summer travel season.