Dead snakes on a plane
There have been more than a couple of incidents this year about various persons trying to get through airport customs with live reptiles. One incident in Egypt saw a Saudi man trying to check a bag full of reptiles on to
by Andrew Mayer September 10th, 2007
Animal sacrifice gets jetliner up and away again
Breaking jetliners have been in the news more than a few times this summer, with a China Southern Airlines plane exploding in Okinawa, Japan, or a short runway leading to a plane crashing into a fuel depot in Brazil to name
by Dave Bess September 10th, 2007
Glasgow Airport security staff recognized for high customer service
Glasgow Airport staff may soon be receiving recognition for their high level of customer service. The security personnel at the airport are among those short-listed to receive a prestigious award recognizing high levels of customer service in the UK. The National Customer Service Awards will be held in London later this
by Paul Fenrich September 8th, 2007
6th anniversary of 9/11 approaching
Next week, Americans will mark the sixth anniversary of the attacks that struck the World Trade Towers on September 11th 2001. Since that time, most travelers have become much more aware of terrorism and its affects and most airports have increased anti-terrorist measures drastically. Still, some travel experts suggest that perhaps
by Paul Fenrich September 7th, 2007
Luggage restrictions to be lifted in the EU?
A vote by the European parliament successfully went through, enabling European airlines to lift the liquid ban. During the discussions leading up to the vote, MEP’s were reported to have recognized that liquid restrictions were cost ineffective and “caused substantial inconvenience” to passengers. Since the alleged plan to explode transatlantic planes using
by Jennifer Jones September 7th, 2007
Denied entry to US? None of your business why
The next time a European citizen finds themselves denied entry to the United States, they will not be privy to their own private information that has prevented their approval for entry. Another draconian swipe to personal information and privacy by the Department of Homeland Security, that after the terrorist attacks on
by Charlotte Fellows August 28th, 2007
Get ready for Middle Eastern baggage restrictions
New restrictions on hand baggage are being introduced on airlines operating out of Bahrain beginning on September 1st. The regulations will prohibit aerosols and liquids to be carried on board in hand baggage. Passengers traveling to and from Bahrain International Airport will soon be subjected to additional security measures in order
by Jennifer Jones August 22nd, 2007
Protesters dodge truncheons at climate change rally
The multi-day protest organized to have voices heard over the issue of climate change got slightly ugly this weekend, as police bashed around a few protesters that had managed to skirt the protest perimeter.
by Paul Fenrich August 21st, 2007
No jacket required; but thrust reversers? Yes.
The deadliest air disaster in Brazil’s history that saw almost 200 people burned to a crisp inside the vessel as its crashed into a fuel depot at the end of a runway has prompted TAM Airlines to take every precaution it
by Neill Zerk August 17th, 2007
Snakeskin inside suitcase confiscated in Cairo
Airport authorities in Cairo, Egypt had a surprise waiting for them when they searched the carry-on bags of a passenger recently. The passenger’s bags contained a squirming throng of reptiles. Everything ...
by Emily Welch August 14th, 2007
Search called off for security skirting man
Police in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, have called off their search for a man that apparently slipped through security this past weekend. The man was seen bypassing a security checkpoint early Friday morning and was not seen afterwards. The response by ...
by Charlotte Fellows August 14th, 2007
European Union to adopt electronic travel screening
Last week saw US president George W. Bush approve a new system that will better keep track of European visitors to the US that are travelling without a visa with the ...
by Dave Bess August 11th, 2007