The New York Times – Travel:
At security lanes at Harry Reid International Airport, travelers with PreCheck clearance can test a new self-service screening process with remote T.S.A. agents and video monitors.
Category: Transportation Security Administration
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Facial Recognition in Airports: Biometrics Technology Is Expanding
The New York Times – Travel:
Biometric technology is expanding at airports across the United States — and the world — and transforming the way we move through them, from checking a bag to boarding the plane.
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Officials Investigate How a Woman Flew to Los Angeles Without a Ticket
The New York Times – Travel:
The woman bypassed a Transportation Security Administration check and boarded an American Airlines flight in Nashville, officials said.
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Will Passports Be Replaced by Biometrics?
The New York Times – Travel:
Technology that uses a traveler’s unique physical identifiers, such as fingerprints and faces, will be expanded at airports in the United States and abroad.
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Millions Under Winter Weather Alerts as Snow Could Disrupt Post-Holiday Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
Winter storm warnings were in effect for parts of Michigan on Sunday, while weather advisories were in effect for parts of the Midwest and Great Lakes region.
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A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel, U.S. Warns
The New York Times – Travel:
If the government shuts down, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers will continue to work, but they will not be paid until the shutdown is over.
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Sasha Colby, ‘Drag Race’ Winner, on Shares Her Travel Tips
The New York Times – Travel:
This season’s winner, now serving frequent-flier realness on her victory lap, shares tips for packing (Ziploc bags) and navigating the T.S.A. while transgender.
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Security Lines: How to Speed Through
The New York Times – Travel:
T.S.A. and Customs are making changes that they say will cut down on wait times, but you can also prepare yourself by joining programs and downloading apps.