Newly released Department of Homeland Security documents reveal that there have been 25,000 security breaches at U.S. airports since November 2001.
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The Lone Star State, a No-Fly Zone? Why Texas Dropped Its Anti-TSA ‘Groping’ Bill
Although Texas is notorious for advocating for states’ rights — Gov. Rick Perry has openly suggested secession — state officials had to drop a bid to prevent TSA agents from conducting “invasive searches” after the federal …
Six-Year-Old’s TSA Pat-Down: Careful or Crossing the Line?
Any family traveling with several young children will inevitably be subjected to random checks and extra security measures. It’s Murphy’s Law. But one family says the child screening process can turn invasive and inappropriate.
Reading While Eating for April 1: Back to the Future
Friday’s links remember the past and fear the future.
Safe Scanning: New TSA Body Imaging Pacifies Modest Travelers
Privacy-mongers, rejoice!
Delta to Flyers: Bid to Get Bumped
Want to recoup the money you spent to check your bags? If you play your cards right and don’t mind an airport wait, you could make big bucks on Delta Airlines.
Blizzards Cause Travel Chaos on East Coast
As thousands of flights are canceled with road and rail disrupted too, it has not been a merry Christmas for many on the east coast of America.
$900 Million Can’t Be Wrong: Why Airline Baggage Fees Are Here to Stay
With all of the commotion over pat-downs, we’ve practically forgotten about the exorbitant baggage fees. And the airlines couldn’t be happier.
Frozen Britain: Snow and Ice Cause Chaos
The U.K. is experiencing havoc due to bad weather and the conditions aren’t just affecting locals but travelers around the world.
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas – And Starbucks – in the Philippines
If you think the TSA officials had it rough over Thanksgiving, think again.
Snow Joke: Travel Chaos Hits Britain
Brits have lived through the Blitz (and rations) but, once again, a blizzard has brought much of the U.K. to a standstill.
Travel Update: Don’t Let an Airport Delay Catch You Off-Guard
The (holiday) party is over and it’s time to head home. Easy, right? Well, you should probably make sure your flight is running smoothly (or at least in a timely manner) before relaxing too much.