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National Defense
October 2007
Grace Jean |
Airports Test Alternative Technologies for Checkpoints An influx of screening systems marks a coming of age in the security industry.   |
National Defense
September 2010
Stew Magnuson |
Terrorist Loophole: Explosives Under Clothing at Airport Checkpoints "One of the hard lessons we've learned is that there is no single technology that is going to detect everything," Clark Kent Ervin, former DHS inspector general and now director of the Aspen Institute's homeland security program, said in an interview. |
National Defense
March 2007
Grace Jean |
U.S. Airports Still Lack Technologies to Detect Liquid Explosives Despite known terrorist threats, it could be years before airports in the United States are equipped with scanners to detect liquid explosives hidden on passengers and inside carry-on luggage. |
Reason
February 2004
James Bovard |
"Dominate. Intimidate. Control." The sorry record of the Transportation Security Administration |
National Defense
September 2010
Stew Magnuson |
DHS Lab Tries to Stay One Step Ahead of Bomb Makers Patrick O'Conner gets paid to make bombs for the Transportation Security Laboratory. |
National Defense
April 2006
Grace Jean |
Explosives at Forefront of Airport Security Measures The Transportation Security Agency's recent modification of prohibited items in carry-on luggage marks a shift from its post-9/11 focus. |
National Defense
August 2010
Stew Magnuson |
No Revival for Airport Puffer Machines Used to Detect Explosives The Transportation Security Administration has no plans to continue research into puffer machines that were designed to detect trace amounts of explosives on passengers. |
National Defense
April 2006
Grace Jean |
Aviation Security Remains Under Scrutiny Aviation security measures adopted since 9/11 have not significantly made passengers safer or have been cost effective, experts contend. They also noted that many weaknesses in the previous system remain, despite billions of dollars being spent to enhance air safety. |
AskMen.com
Luke Arnott |
9 Tips To Get Through Airport Security To get through airport security you need to understand airport procedures; then, you should do what you can to maximize your own efficiency. Here's how. |
Popular Mechanics
December 20, 2007
Erin Scottberg |
Anatomy of Lost Luggage: How to Track Your Bags (and Save 'Em) Find out how luggage gets lost -- and what you can do to minimize the risk. |
Reason
January 2008
Jacob Sullum |
Bad Touch TSA screeners are overburdened with ineffective rules and regulations and miss real threats. |
National Defense
March 2007
Grace Jean |
Focus on Checked Baggage Screening Has Detracted From Aviation Security Aviation security analysts say an explosives screening measure has diverted funds, attention, and resources from passenger and carry-on baggage screening checkpoints to the detriment of national security. |
Salon.com
October 30, 2001
P. Smith |
Search for bombs, not nail clippers A commercial pilot says that security checks are laughably misdirected... |
Mother Jones
Jan/Feb 2002
Barry Yeoman & Bill Hogan |
Airline Insecurity Federal regulators have known for years that the nation's system of airport security was "seriously flawed." But the FAA repeatedly placed politics and profits above the public's safety... |
BusinessWeek
September 11, 2006
Larry Armstrong |
Luggage: Leave Home Without It Checking luggage is a big hassle at airports. Enter baggage delivery services. |
BusinessWeek
January 7, 2010
Aaron Ricadela |
Invasion of the Body Scanners Digital security scans are coming to more airports. They'll increase aggravation, but won't help security much. |
Reason
March 2005
Poole & Harper |
Transportation Security Aggravation Debating the balance between privacy and safety in a post-9/11 aviation industry. |
Fast Company
Pavithra Mohan |
American Airlines Lets Passengers Track Checked Bags In Real Time The airline recently introduced a tracking service on its website, through which customers can track their bag as it makes its way from check-in counter all the way to baggage carousel. |
AskMen.com
Jonathan Turner |
How to Speed Through the Airport When it comes to air travel, remember the "three P's" -- packing, preparation and patience. |
IndustryWeek
March 1, 2006
John R. Brandt |
Business Travel Tips For Bozos Yes, you do have to take your shoes off at the airport's security checkpoint -- and other things you should know. |
PC Magazine
August 8, 2008
Jennifer L. DeLeo |
8 Checkpoint-Friendly Laptop Bags Speed through airport security with these specially designed laptop bags from Briggs & Riley, Mobile Edge, and others. |
Reason
July 2008
Jacob Sullum |
Ring Barers The Transportation Security Administration warns that incidents of female terrorists hiding explosives in sensitive areas are on the rise all over the world. |
Fast Company
December 2003
Christine Canabou |
The Joy of Packing We have become a nation of accomplished travelers, but as packers, we're in need of some remedial training. |
IEEE Spectrum
September 2011
Ritchie S. King |
How 5 Security Technologies Fared After 9/11 Developed, deployed, and sometimes deep sixed |
Reason
March 2002
James Morrow |
French Miss Going Continental won't make air travelers safe... |
AskMen.com
Mark Jenkins |
Resolve & Avoid Air Travel Problems Despite your best plans, problems can arise with airline travel that will throw off your schedule and cause you a wide variety of frustration. |
Salon.com
January 15, 2002
P. Smith |
The inherent danger of flying Shoe bombs and suicidal 15-year-olds are heightening fears about airline security. But aside from creating more chaos at airports, what can we do? |
The Motley Fool
May 23, 2011
Rich Smith |
Investing Post-Osama Congress lets its guard down, lowering investors' hopes in the process. |
InsideFlyer
December 2004 |
101 Spot-On Tips for Making the Most of Miles, Points and Travel Tips from road warriors. |
AskMen.com
Luke Arnott |
Avoid Theft On Vacation Here are some tips to help you minimize your risk - and keep you from becoming Joe Victim. |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
July 2005 |
Homeland Security Briefs Ahura Corp. develops first militarized chemical identification system for first responders... TSA certifies Lockheed Martin's explosives detection-system upgrade kit... TSA orders 32 Explosives Detection System machines from L-3 Communications... |
Entrepreneur
June 2006
Chris McGinnis |
Losing It? Never be left without your necessities again. |
National Defense
May 2011
Eric Beidel |
Portable Machine Detects Explosives In Luggage EADS North America has announced that it will work with the U.S. Navy to refine a portable device aimed at detecting explosives in unattended luggage. |
National Defense
November 2005
Grace Jean |
First New U.S. Airport Built Since 9/11 Gets Off the Ground The new facility will replace Florida's Panama City-Bay County International Airport and is being designed to incorporate advanced security features and technologies seamlessly into the infrastructure. |
Fast Company
November 2008
Dave Demerjian |
Business Travel Gets an Upgrade at the Airport Business travel has never been worse -- US Airways now charges two bucks for a can of soda?! Meet the highfliers working to make the terminal experience bliss. |
Fast Company
July 2000
Lauren Heist |
Baggage Claim Will Never Be the Same Four devices that will prevent your luggage from falling into the wrong hands. |
Fast Company
October 19, 2011
Emma Haak |
The TSA Spent $56.8 Billion To Keep Us Safe. Did It Work? The Transportation Security Administration has spent $56.8 billion on air travel since 9/11. Here, a look at who's getting a cut, and whether it's really paying off. |
AskMen.com
Farah Averill |
2008 Luggage Believe it or not, the luggage you bring on your trip is just as important as the clothes you'll be carrying in it. |
Inc.
May 2009
Shivani Vora |
Business Travel: A Guide to Luggage Delivery Services Have your luggage shipped instead of checking it in on your next flight. |
National Defense
September 2004
Joe Pappalardo |
New Technologies Target Terrorist, Suicide Bombs By studying structural failures in lab blasts and real-world attacks, researchers are honing in on new shock-absorbing materials, casualty-minimizing layouts and new methods of securing the interaction between the soil and building foundations. |
InsideFlyer
February 2010 |
Bag Fees Baggage fees have proven to be a reliable way for the airlines to generate more revenue without raising airfares and Delta and Continental are increasing their checked bag fees |
Salon.com
August 4, 2000
Don George |
Well wheeled Let the hipsters whine that it's out of fashion: Luggage with wheels is still the savvy traveler's choice. |
Military & Aerospace Electronics
November 2004 |
Briefs T.F. Green Airport testing explosive trace- detection technology for pilot program... DHS UAVs operating in Arizona support border security... DHS launches Office of Inter-operability and Compatibility... etc. |
National Defense
August 2012
Stew Magnuson |
Airport Screening Technology Market to Shrink, Analyst Says The Transportation Security Administration has been on a buying binge since 9/11, but the good days for airport screening technology vendors may be winding down, a Frost & Sullivan report said. |
Inc.
May 2007
Ryan Underwood |
Travel: Easy Come, Easy Go How to speed through airport security, land the best seat, and otherwise enjoy business travel. |
The Motley Fool
September 10, 2004
W.D. Crotty |
Airline Eliminates Check-In Hassle Hawaiian Airlines now offers baggage pickup from your home, office, or anywhere. It will be interesting to see whether the somewhat costly service translates into more paid passengers and higher operating margins. |
Reason
October 2005
Jacob Sullum |
Pansies of New York Regarding random police searches in New York, if any measure that is ostensibly aimed at preventing terrorism is justified simply because some people believe it will prevent terrorism, we might as well forget about our constitutional rights. |
National Defense
March 2007 |
Security Beat Coast Guard Ponders Future, Delivers New Mission Statement... Border Patrol Reaching Out to Fill 6,000 Slots... etc. |
IndustryWeek
May 1, 2008
John R. Brandt |
Brandt on Leadership -- Customer Service From Hell Where "Sorry" means never having to solve a customer's problem. |
AskMen.com
Farah Averill |
2007 Luggage Decent luggage should endure rough handling and a range of weather conditions for years to come. These pieces can be purchased individually or as sets, letting you stylishly mix and match your way to vacation paradise. Bon voyage! |
