Under new leadership, the agency scrapped Gold+, which would have allowed private companies to provide the full scope of screening services, technology and maintenance.
Category: Airports
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The T.S.A. Abruptly Scraps Its New Private-Security Model
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On Night of Deadly Air Canada Crash, Two LaGuardia Controllers Left Early
The New York Times – On the Runway:The two controllers are among a dozen that the Federal Aviation Administration has taken steps to fire as part of an inquiry into timecard fraud, according to people familiar with the matter.
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‘I Need to Go to the Hospital,’ Delta Pilot Tells Air Traffic Control
The New York Times – Travel:A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Boston safely diverted to Detroit after the captain of a Boeing 757 became ill.
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Fans Push to Rename Nashville Airport for Dolly Parton
The New York Times – Travel:A surging online push to rename Nashville International Airport for the beloved Tennessean superstar could get snagged in bureaucracy and politics.
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Worker Dies After Accident With Plane at Montreal Airport
The New York Times – Business:The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said the episode involved an Airbus A350 operated by French Bee, a French low-cost airline.
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U.S. Citizen Who Deleted Phone’s Data Says His Prosecution Puts Privacy at Risk
The New York Times – Travel:Samuel Tunick, who faces a felony charge for deleting his phone’s data during an airport customs search, called the government’s peering into people’s private lives “creepy.”
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Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai
The New York Times – Travel:The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
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What’s in an Airport Code? In West Palm Beach, It’s the President’s Initials.
The New York Times – Travel:The state’s Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed for the president, complete with a rare change in its three-letter airport code.
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2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’
The New York Times – Travel:An air traffic controller noticed that two planes — one departing, one landing — were both flight 2482. He acted quickly to avoid confusion.
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Travelers Hunker Down as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaii’s Big Island
The New York Times – Travel:The storm, expected to become a hurricane, has prompted some travelers to leave hotels early, while others are waiting out the wind and rain.
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Wildfire Smoke and Airport Chaos: My Summer Vacation From Hell
The New York Times – Business:Used to chronicling other people’s vacation disasters, a travel reporter faced the new normal on her own long-awaited family trip.
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These New Travel Initiatives Could Slash Airport Wait Times
The New York Times – Travel:U.S. airlines and airports are experimenting with initiatives that screen passengers and their bags more efficiently in an effort to slash wait times.