Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies Announce Security Restrictions for the 2010 Nuclear Security Summit 

The Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) will take place from Monday, April 12, 2010, through Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Security and transportation plans have been developed by a partnership of local and federal law enforcement and public safety agencies. Road closures, no parking areas, and changes to public transportation routes and public works services will be necessary during the NSS. Additions or updates to this plan may be made prior to the start of the event. Read more   

Traveling with your new ipad? You may have an easier time than laptop users.

Apple's iPad tablet is friendlier than a traditional laptop when it comes to airport security.

The Transportation Security Administration said Tuesday that in general you should not need to remove your iPad from your bag. That's because it's relatively small and people who carry the device often don't have bulky accessories like plugs and external drives that clutter the image when computer bags are screened. Read more   

US Airways, United in Talks

United Airlines and US Airways have resumed discussions of a potential merger that would create a global behemoth, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday.

The talks are the latest in a decadelong dance between the two big airlines and have recently heated up after months of off-and-on conversation, these people said. The talks aren't that far along and could falter again, these people said. Read more

Analysts See Merits Of Potential United, US Airways Tie-Up

APRIL 08, 2010 -- Amid rampant news reports that the two carriers once again are in talks to merge, aviation analysts today said a tie-up between United Airlines and US Airways likely would prompt other merger scenarios, such as discussions between Continental Airlines and United, and face significant regulatory hurdles. Such a major consolidation ultimately would reduce supply in the market, remove a competitor and strengthen airline pricing, but also help stabilize the financial basket case that is the U.S. air industry, analysts said. Read more

BA and Iberia sign merger agreement

Under the terms of the agreement, the UK and Spanish flag-carriers would be combined into a new company called International Airlines Group, although both would keep operating under their own brands. Read more   

Spirit Airlines to charge a $20-$45 fee for carry-on bags

Spirit Airlines has become the first U.S. carrier to charge passengers for carrying on a bag, upping the stakes for travelers who are increasingly charged for everything from pillows to snacks.

Spirit, the first domestic airline to charge for checking a bag, will now charge fliers $20 to $30 for carry-ons that go in the overhead bins and $45 if the bag is paid for at the gate. The new fees apply to trips bought beginning Tuesday for travel on and after Aug. 1. The fee doesn't apply to carry-ons that fit under the seat. Read more   

Aircell offers monthly subscriptions for in-flight Internet

Aircell, a company that powers in-flight Internet service for airlines, has introduced a $34.95 monthly subscription for frequent flyers.

The subscription automatically renews each month. It is redeemable on all airlines equipped with the Aircell service but is initially available for purchase only on AirTran, American, Delta and Virgin America flights. Read more