photo uploaded by publik16. It’s probably no secret to you that the body scanners are coming to an airport near you….. After trial runs at several airports such as Amsterdam, Moscow, Manchester, New York City and Kelowna, more airports are installing the controversial scanners that can see through your clothes. The machines, which produce a [...]
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Lost luggage is the top complaint at airports
A few months back I posted a poll that asked the question “What is the worst thing that happened to you at the airport?” With over 5600 people participating, we had an amazing response! Surprisingly, 1350 travellers live a “privileged life” in which nothing bad has ever happened to them at the airport. Must be [...]
New hope for airport shoe hassles
The MagShoe airport security system allows travellers to keep their shoes on as they step on to a special x-ray. It is currently operated at the international airports in Tel Aviv, Prague, Budapest and Madrid and it may soon be coming to an airport near you. Hallelujah!!! I for one can hardly wait. No wonder [...]
Airport bomb scans
According to a recent article in USA Today the TSA may begin scanning people for bombs from the time they enter the airport. “Fearing that terrorists with suicide vests may blow up crowded sections of airports, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for the first time is looking at ways to scan people as they walk [...]
Getting through security quickly
This is what it may be coming to… You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Source
U.S. agents can seize your laptops
Just a heads up on this disturbing news…. U.S. federal agents have been given new powers to seize travellers’ laptops and other electronic devices at the border and hold them for unspecified periods the Washington Post reported on Friday. Under recently disclosed Department of Homeland Security policies, such seizures may be carried out without suspicion [...]
Sensitivity Training
A recent article in the Toronto Star reveals that the federal government will soon be putting border officials at Toronto Pearson airport through sensitivity training “so they can more appropriately deal with Arab and Muslim passengers”. As much as I applaud the effort, why is this sensitivity training exclusive to Arabs and Muslims? I would [...]
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Photo Gallery: Strange Places to Sleep in the Airport
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Photo Gallery: Airport Sleeping Snuggle Buddies
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IMAX movies coming soon to Hong Kong International Airport
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