Wintry
storm smacks Midwest
Dec. 1, 2006 - A major snowstorm canceled hundreds of flights and
hobbled highways in the Plains and Midwest, and more sloppy weather
was on the way Friday. See Weather.com
for details on storm advisories.
TSA's
revealing X-ray screening raises privacy concerns
Dec. 1, 2006 - The federal government plans this month to launch
the nation's first airport screening system that takes potentially
revealing X-ray photos of travelers in an effort to find bombs and
other weapons.
Homeland
Security assigns terror scores to travelers
Dec. 1, 2006 - Without notifying the public, federal agents have
assigned millions of international travelers, including Americans,
computer-generated scores rating the risk they pose of being terrorists
or criminals.
DHS
To Require Passport In January For Every Air Arrival
Nov. 29, 2006 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today said
that beginning Jan. 23 all air passengers traveling to and from
the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America,
the Caribbean and Bermuda must present a valid passport.
TSA
Clears Registered Traveler Provider For Takeoff
Nov. 27, 2006 - The Transportation Security Administration has accredited
Verified Identity Pass to launch nationally its Clear program, which
promises to speed travelers through airport security checkpoints.
Demand
Drives Room-Type Availability Rate
Dec. 1, 2006 - Travel buyers still actively are pursuing last-room
availability in negotiations with hoteliers, even though they are
prepared to face higher premiums or limited availability in high-demand
markets.
Airport
Check-in: Parking in National Airport? Don't count on it
Dec. 1, 2006 - With its parking lots and garages often full on weekdays,
Reagan Washington National is offering travelers valet service.
At a lot near the airport entrance, travelers may leave their cars
with attendants, who will do the parking. Shuttles take customers
to the terminals. Fees: $40 for the first day; $30 for the next
two days and $25 for each following day.
Delta,
US Airways meet over takeover bid
Dec. 1, 2006 - Delta Air Lines Inc. emerged late Nov. 30 from a
meeting with its creditors and US Airways Group Inc., reiterating
its plans to remain a stand-alone company.
BA
radiation alert
Nov. 29, 2006 - British Airways is contacting at least 30,000 people
after two planes showed "very low traces" of radiation,
The Times reports. But the Health Protective Agency would not confirm
whether it was the same polonium 210 isotope used to murder former
Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko. The planes have flown to several
destinations between the time Mr Litvinenko fell ill and the poison
was discovered, including Heathrow, Europe, Turkey and Russia.
Radioactive
traces found at 12 sites in spy probe; Autopsy Friday
Dec. 1, 2006 - An autopsy Friday could shed light on the mysterious
death of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko, whose last movements
have left behind a radiation trail that officials say now includes
12 contaminated sites.
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