JetBlue expands presence in San Francisco
January 5, 2010 ·
JetBlue is expanding its presence in San Francisco by adding flights there to New York, Boston and Long Beach. The New York-based airline already had flights on those routes. It went to five daily flights to Long Beach, up from three, and added second flights to New York and Boston. JetBlue also flies from San [...]
Flights behind schedule after New Jersey security breach
January 4, 2010 ·
Security lines at Newark Liberty International Airport were moving normally Monday, but flights were still running behind schedule a day after a man walked through a screening checkpoint exit to enter a terminal. The breach caused major delays and grounded flights for six hours Sunday at the airport, one of the busiest in the nation. [...]
Dutch to use full body scanners for US flights
December 30, 2009 ·
The Netherlands announced Wednesday it will immediately begin using full body scanners for flights heading to the United States, issuing a report that called the failed Christmas Day airline bombing a “professional” al-Qaida terror attack. A top Dutch official said a scanner of that type may have stopped Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab from boarding Northwest Airlines [...]
Canada limits carry-on baggage on flights into U.S
December 29, 2009 ·
Canada is immediately limiting carry-on items for flights to the United States in the aftermath of a failed terror attack on a Northwest Airlines flight. “Effective immediately, U.S.-bound passengers are not allowed to bring carry-on bags into the cabin of the aircraft, with some exceptions,” said a statement from Transport Canada. According to the agency, [...]
New restrictions add to air-travel headaches
December 28, 2009 ·
New security restrictions swiftly implemented following a botched attempt to blow up an airliner on Christmas Day are making air travel more burdensome and could discourage some business fliers, key customers for the airlines. Passengers will likely face longer lines at checkpoints and less freedom to move around the airplane during flight. Leisure travelers, such [...]
With air security, travelers are flying blind
December 24, 2009 ·
The Transportation Security Administration likes to keep terrorists guessing. Apparently, it likes to keep travelers guessing, too. And we do. Shoes on — or off? Laptop computer in the bag — or on the conveyor belt? And tickets: middle name, middle initial or just first and last? Oh, and are they going to pull you [...]
14 ways to survive a holiday flight
December 17, 2009 ·
It’s the season…for long lines and frayed nerves. Here’s how to cope. Lighten up Do yourself a favor and ship your presents. Nearly every U.S. airline charges a fee to check a bag, so shipping gifts is now cheaper and more convenient than carrying them in your luggage. If you decide to tote your gifts [...]
