A little-noticed section of the latest FAA legislation pays attention to the development of drones and consumer groups like the Consumer Travel Alliance (CTA) have their antennas tuned to coming changes and how they will affect airline passenger safety.

US adds faster screening to more airports The TSA is expanding its expedited screening programs to 28 more airports throughout 2012. The expedited screening program will grow throughout 2012 from seven pilot locations to all three major airports in the New York City area, the three in the Washington, DC, area and others including Boston, [...]