Airline Security

Airline security breach revealed

A former Chatham assistant harbor master faces up to eight years in prison and $250,000 in fines for allegedly telling airport and state security personnel he was armed and an agent of the Department

Airport Security

Winging It: New steps reduce airport security hassle

What's your favorite part of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend? Turkey and dressing? Shopping on Black Friday? Traveling to see family and friends?

Improvement In Security Situation Boosts Tourism To West Bank Palestinian Cities

Tourists flocking to Bethlehem, Jericho

The Tourism Ministry reported on Sunday that according to information gathered by the Civil Administration in the West Bank, some 1,123,000 tourists visited the Palestinian towns of Bethlehem and Jeri

Airpots And Guns, Do They Mix?

In many US airports, guns are OK outside security

ATLANTA - Flying in the U.S. has been transformed since Sept. 11, with passengers forced to remove their shoes, take out their laptop computers and put liquids and gels in clear plastic bags.

Southwest

Southwest begins "fly by" security lanes at select airports

Southwest Airlines Co. said Wednesday it is rolling out priority security lanes for Business Select and Rapid Reward A-List Customers at certain airports later this month.

Novell Identity Manager Implemented

Frankfurt Airport improves operational efficiency and security

WALTHAM, MA - The operator of the world's eighth largest airport and Germany's largest employer, Fraport AG, has implemented Novell(R) identity and security management solutions to achieve a single po

India

Only Indians can head airline security

MUMBAI - It is an official government order now: only Indian citizens can be appointed to the top security posts in airlines. The Bureau of Civil Avia

Security Check Points and Customs Treated With High-Tech Protection

Germs will not pass security at Detroit Metro Airport, New North Terminal

DETROIT, MI - For germ-a-phobes there are few, more intimidating moments than an airport security check point.

Increased Security Presence At Nearly 150 Railway Stations From Virginia To Vermont

Amtrak, TSA and law enforcement officers mobilize for major Northeast Corridor rail security operation

WASHINGTON, DC (September 23, 2008) - Amtrak Office of Security Strategy and Special Operations (OSSSO), Amtrak Police, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel and officers from approxi

Inconsistency still dogs U.S. customs

"It is just an illusion of security, and not a very good illusion at that."

In an effort to compile statistics that might fire up officials in Washington, Crew Unlimited surveyed its clients on several aspects of U.S. customs and immigration.

Blame Game

TSA fires back: Blames airline for security violation

Even though its inspector's actions caused nine American Eagle planes to be grounded in Chicago this week, the Transporatation Security Administration says it may pursue action against the airline for

Airport Security

Security changes could make airline travel friendlier

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Veteran air travelers call the ritual at airport checkpoints "the dance" — or worse.

Rome under siege

Army on the streets of Rome will frighten away tourists, says mayor

He was elected on a right-wing platform of law and order and has vowed to dismantle Roma camps and reduce street crime.

Goa

Hoardings to tell tourists dos and don'ts

PANAJI: When in Rome, you can do as the Romans do, but in Goa you better do what the government tells you to.

Beijing 2008

Visitors to Beijing Olympics put off by higher costs and tighter security

Tight security restrictions and higher prices are damaging domestic demand for Beijing Olympic package tours and reducing the number of overseas visitors, travel agencies and hotels have warned.

At Charles Degaulle Airport In Paris

Air Tahiti Nui passengers among first to enjoy expedited access through security and immigration

Air Tahiti Nui is one of the first airlines to offer its first and business class passengers “Access 1” cards for expedited security and immigration processing at Paris’ Charles DeGaulle Interna

Top 10 security tips for travelers

'Thieves love tourists'

Breaking into hotel rooms is all in a day's work for Bill Stanton. Far from being a cat burglar, though, this former New York City cop has become a kind of Bob Vila of the security business.

Luxury Resort Is A Destination For Royalty, Heads Of State

Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, invests in cutting edge technology from Duos Technologies International

One of the world’s most prestigious travel destinations has partnered with Duos Technologies International to bring state-of-the-art security technology to its hotel facilities.

Fiji - Safe Or Not?

Fiji safe for tourists, says PM

Fiji's self-appointed Prime Minister has moved to allay fears that tourists in the country are at risk, after an Australian couple was tied up and robbed aboard their boat.

Gold Coast couple Brian and Jan Dodds were attacked earlier this month when two bandits climbed aboard their yacht as it was moored at a jetty on the main island of ... read more

Washington State Ferry + Two Tourists + FBI = Much Ado About Nothing

FBI identifies mystery men seen aboard Washington State ferries as tourists

SEATTLE — Two European Union business consultants have been identified as the mystery men who raised security concerns when they were seen taking photographs aboard a Washington state ferry last summer.

The men went to a U.S. embassy two weeks ago after seeing photographs of themselves that the FBI released to the news media in an ... read more