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Articles tagged “security”

Airlines

Heathrow Airport Arriving Travelers Can Expect Even Longer Wait Times

Wait times at Heathrow for arriving passengers were already horrendous at times. With the airport short of around 12,000 staff and a holiday period on the way, this won't get prettier.

James Davey, Reuters | 2 years ago

Heathrow Airport Arriving Travelers Can Expect Even Longer Wait Times

Skift Meetings

Years-Long Campaign to Protect U.K. Events from Terrorism Leads to New Laws

The U.K. is moving forward with its Protect Duty legislation, a new set of rules requiring venues to assess and address the risk of terrorist attacks. What will these changes mean for the U.K.’s event industry?

2 years ago
Years-Long Campaign to Protect U.K. Events from Terrorism Leads to New Laws

Travel Technology

Clear Buys Technology That Holds a Traveler’s Place in Line

By acquiring Argentinan vendor Whyline, Clear is doubling down on technology that allows travelers to reserve a spot in line when they check in for their flight. This "virtual queueing" tech could be used outside of airports, too, such as at attraction parks, in conference venues, and on cruise ships.

Sean O'Neill | 2 years ago

Clear Buys Technology That Holds a Traveler’s Place in Line

Airlines

The Enduring Impact of 9/11 on the Business of Travel

Twenty years after that fated day, enhanced security measures are now just part of the routine of travel — and the cost of doing business across the globe.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 3 years ago

The Enduring Impact of 9/11 on the Business of Travel

Online Travel

Data Breach Affects More Than 2 Million Frequent Flyers Across Airline Alliances

It's easy to feel jaded about data breaches given how often they happen. But it will raise eyebrows that hackers obtained data on loyalty flyers of Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Japan Airlines, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, United, and other carriers by exploiting a SITA tech system not used by most of them.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Data Breach Affects More Than 2 Million Frequent Flyers Across Airline Alliances

Airlines

Border Security Officials Face Tough Tech Investment Choices When Travel Eventually Returns

Many border security agencies aren't ready to cope with a return to pre-pandemic levels of travel if they have to track additional pieces of information like traveler health. Blame the holdup on a debate about tactics and tech, not just budgetary shortfalls.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 3 years ago

Border Security Officials Face Tough Tech Investment Choices When Travel Eventually Returns

Airlines

JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes: Coronavirus Testing Will Be Key for Airlines’ Recovery

It's difficult to imagine that middle seats on planes will be permanently removed after a recovery takes place. That's why coronavirus testing is so important. But if passengers won't fly with another flyer at their elbows, then expect airfares to skyrocket.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes: Coronavirus Testing Will Be Key for Airlines’ Recovery

Business Travel

Travel Advisor Resources After Sri Lanka Attacks: Reducing Client Risk

The recent terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka underscore the need for addressing traveler safety. While mitigating risk does not come with the same obligations for leisure travel advisors as it does for those on the corporate side, there are still steps they can take to protect clients.

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 5 years ago

Travel Advisor Resources After Sri Lanka Attacks: Reducing Client Risk

Tourism

Travel Advisor Risk and Responsibility in Sri Lanka

Leisure travel advisors may not have the same obligations as their corporate travel counterparts when it comes to keeping travelers safe, but this week’s terror attack raises questions about risk and responsibility.

Allan Leibowitz, Skift | 5 years ago

Travel Advisor Risk and Responsibility in Sri Lanka

Hotels

Marriott Says 5 Million Unencrypted Passport Numbers Part of Breach

In short: The data breach was not as bad as we originally thought, but it was still pretty bad, and fairly big.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 5 years ago

Marriott Says 5 Million Unencrypted Passport Numbers Part of Breach