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.
Category: Transportation Security Administration
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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.
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The ‘Tripledemic’ Holiday: How to Fly More Safely (Hint: Wear a Mask)
The New York Times – Travel:
Case counts of Covid, the flu and R.S.V. are ticking up. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on flying during the holiday season.
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Flying Alone With Your Kids? Make Sure You Have Proof of Your Relationship
The New York Times – Travel:
Recent incidents at airports suggest that carrying your child’s birth certificate, passport or other documents will help mitigate alarming, and often time-consuming, incidents in security.
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T.S.A. Says Screening Missteps Allowed Box Cutters on Flight
The New York Times – Travel:
Two box cutters that were brought on a plane by a passenger who later threatened to stab people were not identified during a scan, a Transportation Security Administration spokeswoman said.