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How scary are those “scary” airports?

07/17/12
What makes an airport scary? For some, it’s those full-body scanners and long lines at security checkpoints. Others dread a flight cancellation that leaves them stranded and trying to get some shut-eye on an airport floor. For its Scariest U.S. Airports list, travel website Airfarewatchdog.com defined scary as an airport where landings and take-offs may be quite […]

TSA week in review: the pistol-in-the-potted plant

07/02/12
I am always entertained and a bit frightened by the TSA’s weekly round-up of items found at airport checkpoints. I know it’s a bit of a PR effort on the TSA’s part to show off all the wacky ways – and all the bizarre stuff – people put in their carry-on bags, but it works […]

World’s most efficient airports & why that matters

06/28/12
An aviation think-tank at the University of British Columbia has released its annual ranking of airports, comparing the operational and management efficiency, as well as cost competitiveness of 183 airports and 25 airport groups in North America, Europe, Asia and Oceania. According to the 2012 ATRS Global Airport Performance Benchmarking Report, the most efficient airport […]

Chillin’ out at Philadelphia and Seattle International airports

06/23/12
It may not be so bad to get stuck at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) this summer. The airport has kicked off its summer-long “Just Plane Fun” program, which includes a full-schedule of special events, live entertainment, food and beverage samplings, artist demonstrations and children’s activities. Coming up next week: instant giveaways, art demonstrations, beauty makeovers, […]
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