If you’ve traveled enough, it’s probably happened to you. You’ve been on the TSA security queue, put your stuff on the conveyor belt to be scanned, and have walked through …
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Although you have retro places like the TWA Hotel to give a taste of how things used to be, time marches on. And with that, things change. Technology changes. Social …
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9 Liquids That Can Be Over 3.4 Ounces & Still Go In Your Carry-On
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEver since 9/11 and the formation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), we’ve only been allowed to bring a certain amount of liquids …
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For some people, it seems to be a big deal to name something “big” after someone they admire. This is especially so when it comes to airports, which, unlike sports …
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Pilot Program: Connecting on International Flights Could Become Easier & Faster
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou know the drill. Your international flight arrives at your connecting airport. You clear customs and get your bag. But you’re not done – you still have a connecting flight …
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Sometimes a fix for a problem can be right there in front of you, and you don’t see it. The TSA, of course, has had the 3-1-1 liquids rule in …
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Aircraft Marshalling: What Do All Those Baton Signals Mean?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’ve ever sat on the left side of the plane, you’ve probably seen them. A man or woman wearing a brightly colored vest and ear protectors, holding daylight-fluorescent wands, …
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LAX is Getting a $30 Billion Overhaul, But Will It Fix the Airport’s Biggest Problems?
by joehegby joehegFor years, U.S. airports have lagged behind their international counterparts. Aging terminals, inefficient layouts, and poor public transportation access have made travel through major hubs a frustrating experience. While the …
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Popular Airport Abruptly Ends Program Allowing Unticketed People Past TSA Security
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn the years before the pandemic, a couple of airports were playing with the concept of allowing non-ticketed people past the TSA security checkpoint. The programs allowed such guests to …
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According to Bloomberg, 3 U.S. Airport Restaurants Rate Among Best in the World
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMost airport food isn’t known for being all that great. Compared to their standalone brethren, their facilities are smaller, their food turnover is slower, and their management companies run differently …