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TSA News Most passengers have come to dread going through security checkpoints at airports. The often long lines and frustrating waits have caused more than just a few passengers to miss their planes. Both the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and manufacturers have been looking for ways to move the lines a bit faster. Here are just a few things that are being implemented or reviewed that should help. New Body Scanners to Replace Pat-Downs Last week, security screeners at 10 of the U.S.'s busiest airports started getting a more intimate view of airline passengers who are selected for additional screening at security checkpoints. The Transportation Security Administration is installing 38 new millimeter wave whole body scanners which allow security personnel to see underneath a passenger's clothing to check for any weapons, explosives, drugs or other contraband. Originally tested at Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport in 2007, the scanners produce an outline of the body in black, white and grey. Passengers who don't want to be scanned by this new technology can have a pat-down search instead. The scanners are currently being installed in Baltimore, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Albuquerque, Phoenix and Las Vegas. New Laptop Cases May Pass Inspection According to several sources, the Transportation Security Administration is looking at newly designed "checkpoint-friendly" laptop cases that let security screeners see through the bag. Currently passengers have to remove their laptops from bags and put them in a security bin to pass through the x-ray machine. (Straps and padding prevent the x-ray machine from getting a clear picture of the laptop.) ...More Recent Articles |
Outrigger Enterprises Group invites travelers from across the globe to take advantage of the breadth of specials and packages available now through the end of the year at its Outrigger branded and affiliated hotels and resorts in Hawaii. ...More
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection announced today its recognition on Travel + Leisure's prestigious World's Best Awards for Top 10 Small Cruise Lines. Subscribers rate cruise lines on such criteria as cabins, food, service, itineraries/destinations, activities and value. The list will be published in the August 2008 edition of the magazine. ...More
Crystal Cruises is offering new stateroom upgrades worth more than $1,800 and Penthouse savings of $2,000 with select 2009 Asia cruises departing March and April aboard Crystal Symphony. Additionally, Crystal is the only cruise line to offer complimentary three-day land programs in Beijing in conjunction with its spring China/Japan cruises. ...More
eCruises.com is offering up to $300 in onboard credit when booking Transatlantic Crossing cruises to Europe on the legendary Queen Mary 2. This value-added, limited time offer includes $300 onboard credit when staying in the cruise ship's luxurious "Grill" suites, $200 onboard credit for balcony staterooms, $100 onboard credit for oceanview or inside staterooms. ...More
Outaouais Tourism gives three great reasons to visit the region. ...More
The Montserrat Tourist Board announces the return of Ishwar Persad as marketing manager. Persad held the title from May 2005 to April 2007. He returns with the goal of improving Montserrat's position in the international travel marketplace and solidifying tourism as one of the main economic contributors to the Montserrat economy. ...More
Across The Pond Vacations, well known for its customized vacations to Ireland and the U.K., is now putting their expertise to work at developing tours that allow guests some of the personalization that sets one vacation apart from another, at rates normally associated with pre-packaged and tightly structured trips. ...More Briefly A perfect combination of serenity and adventure, Baja California Sur provides a matchless vacation experience that appeals to every traveler. This pristine paradise offers vacationers unspoiled stretches of beach, charming hotel accommodations and a bounty of cultural and natural wonders ready for exploration. This August, food lovers can enjoy Restaurant Week in Boston with a delectable dining package at the Hilton Boston Back Bay Hotel and Doubletree Guest Suites Boston. Previews began on Saturday in the Court House Theatre for the Shaw Festival's production of Belle Moral: A Natural History, a spellbinding story by Ann-Marie MacDonald, one of Canada's most beloved writers. The production is a remount of The Shaw's hit 2005 production, the play's world premiere. |
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