Tag: TSA
Opting Out
Recently on the Global Traveler site, Megan Hill wrote “Most U.S. Airports Will See Facial Recognition Technology,” about the use of biometric exit technology in almost all commercial airports. The plan received some negative feedback; but although it is not widely advertised, people can opt out.
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TSA PreCheck
The Transportation Security Administration announced record-setting screening numbers during spring break. March 14–April 28, TSA agents screened more than 108 million passengers and 63 million bags. That's about a 4.7 percent increase from the same period last year.
Traveling with the Elderly
My father and I are flying to Florida to visit my sister and her husband. While he is pretty self-sufficient, traveling with my 87-year-old dad does require a little extra planning.
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A Word with Nat Pieper, oneworld CEO
Name: Nat Pieper Title: CEO at oneworld City: Dallas, Texas First job: Stadium vendor
Security Lines in the U.S.
In this week’s eFlyer USA, I take a closer look at how the current government shutdown impacts different government agencies. I looked most closely at the Transportation Security Administration. The common thinking is, as pay is less and less guaranteed, more and more workers responsible for keeping our skies safe will call out, leading to longer and longer lines and, eventually, perhaps, compromised security operations.