Safety/Security
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BoardingArea and the TSA Join the Blogosphere
I’m heading out to LAX today to see the press conference from a “Major National Low-Cost Airline” expanding service in the LA…
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Better Security
I’m not sure why it is that so many people feel the need to look back and reflect at the end of…
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Some Light Reading
It hasn’t been a fun couple of days for me as I work to fight off a cold/flu in time for my…
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Schneier Takes on Idiot Security Once Again
Bruce Schneier is a security guru. Though much of his focus is related to computer/online security, he will dabble in the world…
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The DOT’s Poor Delay Fighting Plan Earns Them the Cranky Jackass Award
A couple of months ago, when delays were at their worst, the President came out and said he was going to fix…
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Piling on Planes at JFK
Interesting things are brewing over at JFK. The FAA appears to finally be interested in taking a more proactive stance at solving…
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Composite Safety and the 787
Lots of big news this week. At 9a PT today, Southwest will announce what changes (if any) they’ll be making to their…
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Behavior Detection Officers
Well, it’s a done deal. Midwest accepted TPG’s beefed up offer of $17 a share. I’m going to assume it’ll pass the…
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Excise Taxes vs. User Fees
I know, I know. The subject does not exactly spark visions of enjoyment, but trust me, this is interesting, because it impacts…
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Tonight’s Guest Host: Aunt Benét
Instead of pointing you to the work of others today, I thought I’d get a real live guest poster to come to…
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Baby Terrorist Caught Before Attacking Continental Express Flight
You’ve seen the news. A “small, innocent” baby was forced off a flight for making too much noise. I’ve seen plenty of…
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The Sordid Sippy Cup Drama
The TSA really should have its own tv show. I have to assume that if they showed 99.9% of the crazy stuff…