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• Five Ways 9/11 Changed How We Travel
  September 11, 2011 8:31 am
  Ten years after the attacks on New York and Washington, D.C., that terrible day still casts a shadow over every aspect of air travel. Managing Editor Josh Roberts reflects on the ways, both large and small, that 9/11 has changed how we travel. read more
• JFK Screeners Miss Boxcutter, Outrage Ensues
  March 2, 2011 10:56 am
  Naturally, New Yorkers are more than a little outraged. The 9/11 hijackers used boxcutters, you may recall, so this TSA slip-up is imbued with uncomfortable symbolism. read more
• TSA Testing out Kinder, Gentler Body Scan
  February 1, 2011 4:23 pm
  The TSA is testing new body scanner software that produces a generic, gender-neutral silhouette rather than a detailed X-ray image. read more
• Would the TSA Have Stopped Moscow Bombing?
  January 27, 2011 9:16 am
  Critics say the TSA wouldn't have stopped the Moscow bombing, despite implementing a multi-million dollar behavioral recognition program. read more
• Explosion at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport Kills 30+
  January 24, 2011 11:59 am
  Reports are streaming out of Russia that an explosion has killed 30-plus people and wounded many more at Moscow's Domodedovo International Airport. read more
• The Top Travel Events of the Decade (Pt. Two)
  December 30, 2010 10:19 am
  With the decade officially over, we take a look back at the major travel events of the past ten years. From mergers to shoe bombs to pat downs, it's all right here. read more
• The Year in Airport Security
  December 29, 2010 7:00 am
  A year after the failed Christmas Day bombing, airport security is as big a question as ever. Let's look at the major security stories of the past 12 months, and see what might be in our future. read more
• New Checkpoint Design Aims to Speed up Security
  December 21, 2010 9:23 am
  The International Air Transport Association proposed a redesigned security checkpoint aimed at speeding up security. Too bad there's no way it will happen anytime soon. read more
• 'We'll Never Eliminate Risk,' Admits TSA Chief
  December 9, 2010 4:01 pm
  In what is by far the most substantive and insightful interview he has given recently, TSA chief John Pistole opens up about the limitations and challenges of protecting America's airports. read more
• National Opt-Out Day: What We Learned
  November 29, 2010 4:28 pm
  By many accounts, National Opt-Out Day was a resounding dud. But if you think that matters, you're missing the whole point. It's not about one day; it's about the future of air travel. read more
• Getting Through Security this Holiday Season
  November 22, 2010 5:17 pm
  Getting through security this holiday season is going to be trickier than ever before. Here are some tips for making your security check as smooth as possible. read more
• TSA Exempts Pilots from Scanners, Pat Downs
  November 19, 2010 2:48 pm
  The TSA is reportedly near an agreement that would allow pilots to skip airport body scanners and pat downs and proceed directly to the plane. read more
• 5 Ways to Fix the TSA Pat Down Problem
  November 17, 2010 9:00 pm
  A lot has been said about the TSA's new body scanner/pat down policy, and most of it has been negative. But what should the TSA do instead? Here are five ideas of where to start. read more
• TSA Hassles to Avoid During the Holidays
  November 15, 2010 3:51 pm
  With the holidays around the corner (already?!), it's worth reviewing some of the TSA's new policies so you don't get tripped up at the airport. read more
• Gov't Urges 'Patience' With TSA Screening
  November 15, 2010 11:13 am
  After weeks of being slammed by the public and the media, Homeland Security and the TSA are trying to counter the growing backlash against new airport screening measures. read more
• Another Pilot Opts Out, Prevented from Flying
  November 12, 2010 5:06 pm
  Pilot Ann Poe is a 37-year veteran, and also has an artificial hip that sets off metal detectors. On November 4, she encountered the TSA's new pat down, and refused to submit to it. read more
• Group Plans National Opt-Out Day to Protest Airport Security
  November 10, 2010 11:09 am
  A group wants travelers flying on November 24 (the day before Thanksgiving) to opt out of the TSA's body scanners and choose its enhanced pat downs as a way to protest the new security measures. read more
• TSA Bans Ink Cartridges, Belts
  November 9, 2010 9:25 am
  The TSA banned ink cartridges larger than 16 ounces from carry-ons and checked baggage, and also decided all belts must come off at security checkpoints, even if the buckle isn't metal. read more
• Does Travel Insurance Cover European Terrorism?
  October 19, 2010 1:56 pm
  A reader asks if travel insurance is a good idea, in light of the recent travel alert for Europe. Ed Perkins says "yes," but make sure you buy the right policy. read more
• New Device Could End Liquid Ban
  October 15, 2010 10:10 am
  A new device that can differentiate between liquids could mean the end to the 3-1-1 rule. But we've been down this road before, so should we get excited? read more
• All Quiet as European Travel Alert Sinks in
  October 5, 2010 3:16 pm
  The State Department's travel alert for Europe, issued in response to concerns about terrorism, received lots of attention but has had little impact on travel so far. read more
• Europe Travel Warning: Now What?
  October 4, 2010 2:38 pm
  The U.S. Government just issued a "Travel Alert" for Americans traveling in Europe, telling travelers to take every precaution. But what precautions are they talking about, exactly? read more
• State Dept. Issues Travel Alert for Europe
  October 4, 2010 9:12 am
  The State Department is urging travelers to Europe to take extra caution in light of renewed threats of terrorism, specifically in and around mass transit systems. read more
• 10,000 TSA Workers to Get 'Secret' Clearance
  September 24, 2010 10:03 am
  One-sixth of the workforce will have access to the latest information on terrorist threats and tactics, as part of the agency's efforts to refocus on counterterrorism. Sounds like a good idea. read more
• New Documentary Sheds Light on TSA Shortcomings
  September 21, 2010 3:51 pm
  "Please Remove Your Shoes," a new documentary about the TSA, presents the agency as hostile to change and criticism, and hopelessly inept at keeping dangerous items off planes. read more
• A Kinder, Less Invasive Body Scanner?
  September 13, 2010 4:22 pm
  Software exists that could make body scanners far less revealing. The only question is, is it effective enough to be broadly implemented? read more
• Yemeni Men Freed After No Proof of Terrorism Found
  September 1, 2010 1:18 pm
  Suspicious but coincidental events led to the improper arrest of two Yemeni men. Does this incident validate our airport security or expose the fallacy of security theater? read more
• TSA Experimenting With 'Enhanced Patdowns'
  August 24, 2010 3:36 pm
  Just when you thought body scanners were as invasive as airport security can get, the TSA is now experimenting with enhanced patdowns that go beyond the traditional search. read more
• Scandal Explodes Over Full-Body Scanners
  August 6, 2010 10:13 am
  All along, the TSA has told travelers that full-body scanners can't store the images they create. Well, turns out that might not be true. read more
• TSA Keeping List of Misbehaving Passengers
  May 26, 2010 2:53 pm
  Next time you want to throw a fit in the airport, or tell a TSA official exactly what you think about the liquid ban, think twice: The TSA is keeping track of these types of incidents. read more

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