The inert relics, some as big as a grapefruit, were detected when agents X-rayed checked bags.
Category: Airports
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T.S.A. Finds 5 Civil War Cannonballs in Passenger’s Luggage in Alabama
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EU Rejects Plea to Pause Troubled EES Biometrics System at Airports Ahead of Summer Rush
The New York Times – Business:E.U. leaders rebuffed a plea from the aviation industry to pause the biometric checkpoints, which have caused long lines and missed flights. Summer travelers beware.
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How Delta Steered Around Airline Industry Chaos
The New York Times – Business:The carrier has become the country’s most profitable by catering to affluent travelers, but it is facing stiffer competition from United.
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TSA Pushes to Expand Private Security at Airport Checkpoints
The New York Times – Business:Driven in part by the chaos of the last shutdown, the government is expanding efforts to use private security staff instead of federal employees at more airports.
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Spirit Was the Only Airline in Town. Now What?
The New York Times – Business:Spirit’s presence was a point of pride in Latrobe, Pa., where the security lines were short and airport parking is free. Residents are mourning the loss.
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Frontier Jet Hits Person on Runway During Takeoff at Denver Airport
The New York Times – Business:The plane reported an engine fire and aborted its takeoff. Those on board were safely evacuated.
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For Struggling JetBlue, Spirit’s Demise May Offer an Opportunity
The New York Times – Business:JetBlue Airways is adding flights at Spirit Airlines’ former home airport as it tries to turn a profit again.
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Tractor-Trailer and Light Post Damaged as Plane Lands at Newark Airport
The New York Times – Business:The tractor-trailer was on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday when it was damaged, the authorities said. Its driver had minor injuries and no one aboard the plane was hurt.
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Spirit Airlines’ Demise Could Help Other Airlines
The New York Times – Business:Even in its reduced state, the company played an important role in forcing other airlines to keep fares low, some experts said.
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Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Stranding Passengers
The New York Times – Business:The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.
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United Airlines CEO, Rebuffed by American, Says He’s Skeptical of Other Deals
The New York Times – Business:The chief executive, Scott Kirby, said that buying a smaller airline might not be worth the effort.
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Polymarket Bets on Paris Temperature Prompt Investigation After Unusual Spikes
The New York Times – Business:The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site.