Airport Security

TSA’s Trusted Traveler Program Launching

by Helena on September 16, 2011

Traveler using a Global Entry kiosk. Image credit: globalentry.gov

TSA has launched a pilot project on a Trusted Traveler program in cooperation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The pilot, announced on July 14, is set to begin this fall. The pilot project will initially be limited to a small group of frequent fliers of American Airlines who are flying out of Atlanta and [...]

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With the holidays approaching and an influx of travelers sure to be bombarding all lines of transportation, now more than ever is the time to ask yourself “what should I wear?” The TSA may not have a stylebook, but by avoiding the items in the list below, you should breeze through airport security in no [...]

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has developed Secure Flight, a program that compares airline passenger information against U.S. government watch lists. The Secure Flight process is now mandatory for all domestic and international travel on U.S. airlines as well as foreign carriers who fly into and out of the U.S. This process will help prevent [...]

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There will most likely be a much longer line than in this next time you find yourself waiting to be cleared by airport security

It seems as if international airports have made a new years resolution to amp up travel security and with the recent news of a firecracker “disturbance” on a Northwest Airlines flight it is likely that complaints about these new measures will be minimal.  Even so, travelers should be aware of the recent changes and …

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Tips For Speeding up The Airport Check-In

by Max Hartshorne on September 27, 2009

The check-in area at the airport can be a hassle. It is often semi-organized chaos. Often, there is confusion over where to go, especially if you purchased tickets online. You are left with the question of, “Do I go straight to the security lines? Do I get my bags checked? Where?” CNN has asked airline [...]

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We Trust Them, Then They Steal the Stuff in our Bags

by Max Hartshorne on March 10, 2009

People have been accused of stealing traveler’s possessions out of their suitcases.

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Top 5 Family Travel Blogs

by Max Hartshorne on February 7, 2009

Traveling with children isn’t always an easy task. To help parents through the journey, Nile Guide has compiled a list of the Top 5 Family Travel Blogs, compiled by some of the more travel-savvy moms and dads of the world Traveling Mamas – From the best places to travel with your family to the best [...]

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