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Some "suspected or known terrorists" on the TSA's No Fly list were able to board commercial flights in and over the United States for years, according to a new internal report from the Department of Justice.
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Report: Government Oversight Allowed Known Terrorists Onto US Flights
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Some "suspected or known terrorists" on the TSA's No Fly list were able to board commercial flights in and over the United States for years, according to a new internal report from the Department of Justice.
The report, released this month and cited by ...Passenger Surprised When TSA Finds Dagger Inside Cane
Transportation Security Administration
Each week, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) details some of the items they uncovered during airport searches on their blog. This week the administration found not only a record 50 firearms (45 which were loaded), but ...American's New Boarding Process Could Probably Maybe Not Speed Up Boarding
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Airlines are constantly experimenting with new, more efficient ways to board airplanes. A faster turnaround time on the ground means more on-time flights, which translates to better revenue for the carrier. So anything that they can do to speed up the ...Airline Flight Mix-Up Sends Couple To The Wrong Continent
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Imagine hopping on a plane to go on vacation in Africa, taking a nap and waking up to find yourself in Bangladesh. That's exactly what happened to one couple after an airline mixed up their flight bookings and flew them 7,000 miles away from their ...Pilot's New Book Argues 'Everything You Know About Air Travel is Wrong'
From white-knuckled first-time flyers to seasoned business travelers, anyone looking for a behind-the-scenes look at air travel should pick up pilot and travel columnist Patrick Smith's new book. To compose "Cockpit Confidential: Everything You Need to Know About Air ...
Airline Hopes To Avoid Volcanic Ash Clouds With New Technology
Volcanic ash is something commercial airliners want nothing to do with. When Alaska's Cleveland volcano erupted not long ago, shooting low levels of ash into the atmosphere, many airlines were concerned. Another blast could send ash higher, directly into their flight path ...New E-Kiosks Aim To Speed Up Airport Customs Process
Clearing customs after arriving in the United States is set to get faster thanks to a new electronic system. Rather than filling out declaration cards handed out during the flight, travelers will soon use self-service kiosks to answer customs-related questions. The machines ...Look Out For Goats At Chicago O'Hare
Twenty-five to 30 goats will soon start grazing at Chicago O'Hare Airport. The animals will help landscape 120 acres of foliage, including space near creeks and hill areas that are difficult for groundskeepers to maintain, CNN is reporting.
According to the news outlet, ...Harvey Milk Likely Honored With Terminal, Not Airport
A proposal to rename San Francisco International Airport after Harvey Milk has been scrapped by a California lawmaker, the Associated Press is reporting. Instead, there is a possibility one of the airport's terminals will be named after the politician and gay rights leader ...Dozens Arrested For Baggage Theft In Italy
Having an airline lose a piece of luggage is a relatively common - albeit frustrating - part of travel. But when just a few items repeatedly go missing out of a bags, there is a major call for concern. CNN is reporting that's just what has allegedly been happening over and ...Saying 'No' To Add-Ons At The Car Rental Counter
I'm a rental car company's worst customer. I always refuse all the additional insurance coverage options, the pre-paid fuel option and the toll pass. I bring my own GPS and car seats for my little boys, I tend to say, "no thanks" when they tell me I can upgrade for a fee, ...London City Airport Is Creating The Ultimate Streamlined Passenger Experience
Have you ever wished you could use one smartphone application to bring up your boarding pass, track your luggage in real-time, use a map to find your airport gate and step into a pre-booked curbside taxi? According to a report by the BBC, the possibility isn't too far off ...For Your Health, End The Layover Laziness
What do you do on layovers? Nap? Catch up on email? Mindlessly watch some sports without any rooting interest? Christopher Berger, a physiologist, has a better idea.
It's simple. Stand up. Walk away from the gate. Heck, leave the premises if you have at least three or ...UK Passenger Jet Barely Misses UFO
They were on their final approach to Scotland's Glasgow airport when an unidentified object passed within 300 feet of the Airbus A320 passenger jet. "Er yeah we just had something pass underneath us quite close [1255:30] and nothing on TCAS have you got anything on in our ...The Secret Lives Of Congressional Air Travelers
We here at Gadling have been closely following how furloughs have affected air traffic controllers, and subsequently how backed up airports got when flight delays started cascading across the country. But we were also surprised when Congress voted to reverse these cuts ...How To Deal With The Ridiculous New Airline Change Fees
The big news in the travel industry this week was that United and US Airways raised the cost of changing tickets from $150 to $200. This means that if you need to change your ticket for any reason prior to departure, whether you got stuck in traffic on the way to the airport ...Photo Of The Day: Runway Traffic
We here at Gadling are airplane nerds. We take pictures of the view from the gate, our inflight meals, and even take portraits in the bathroom. Even my daughter has become an airplane nerd before the age of 2, stopping in her tracks and pointing to the sky at the sight of ...Man Found Dead In London Suburbs Was Plane Stowaway
Coroners have confirmed the body of a man found dead in the suburbs of London was almost certainly a stowaway hiding inside the landing gear of a British Airways flight from Angola.
The Guardian is reporting José Matada was either dead or nearly dead due to ...Thousands Of Airport Delays In Wake Of Sequestration
Earlier this week we warned travelers to expect delays as sequestration cuts hit airports, and now the numbers are in: according to a news release from FlightStats.com, nearly 1,000 flights have been canceled and there have been more than 18,200 flight delays since the ...TSA Postpones Allowing Knives On Planes
It looks like travelers will have to wait a little longer before bringing their pocketknives and golf clubs on board planes. According to Forbes, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has postponed their earlier decision to allow small knives and sporting good ...
