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Secure Flight

What we’re reading: 8 rude holiday travelers, can’t use our favorite names to fly, Virgin’s fear of flying app,

by Charlie Leocha on November 28, 2009

Travelocity lists 8 travel rudies
This poll came up with a list of travelers that we all strive to avoid but never quite seem to be able to succeed. Take a deep breath and read through these irritating travelers. Do you agree?
The Over Packer: Hey, if you want to pay $100 round-trip to check two bags, [...]

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Continental Airlines flips the switch on “Secure Flight” — but are we really safer?

by Janice Hough on September 7, 2009

After much discussion of the new TSA “Secure Flight” program, Continental Airlines announced as of last Friday that it will be the first domestic airline to implement the program. On all new reservations, the airline will now require travelers to provide their full names as they appear on their government issued ID, their date of birth, and their gender, at time of booking.

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Starts today — the biggest TSA change you never have heard of

by Janice Hough on May 14, 2009

It’s “Secure Flight.” And if you haven’t heard of it yet, you will. The question is just how much havoc this rule change wreaks while they fine tune it.

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TSA Secure Flight takes off at an airport near you

by Steve Surjaputra on April 1, 2009

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced Tuesday that it has implemented the Secure Flight program. Developed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the program “shifts pre-departure watch list matching responsibilities from individual aircraft operators to TSA and carries out a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission.”

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Are TSA screenings about to get tougher?

by Janice Hough on March 18, 2009

Most travelers these days have a love-hate relationship with Transportation Security Administration. Yes, they seem to be keeping us safe. But the often arbitrary rules and inconsistent screening times and processes can be frustrating — especially when standing in line watching your flight departure time get closer and closer.

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Do new entry requirements need to be shown the exit?

by Ned Levi on January 26, 2009

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed new US-Visit exit procedures for foreign nationals which could seriously impact US travelers. Ned Levi examines issues raised by the airlines and General Accounting Office.

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