David Koenig, Associated Press
The Department of Homeland security seems to have bowed to public pressure on a plan to introduce facial screening for American citizens. But it's still using the practice on foreign visitors — something not all travelers will be happy with.
2 months ago
Rosie Spinks, Skift
International arrivals to the U.S. are slowing down, so the industry is right to worry that requiring travelers to disclose social media profiles as part of the online application for the visa waiver program could be viewed as unwelcoming.
5 months ago
Beth J. Harpaz, Associated Press
The heat is off. Passengers flying on U.S. domestic flights will have until 2020 to make sure they have hack-proof driver's licenses to show as identification at airport security lanes.
2 years ago
Frank Bajak and David Koenig, Associated Press
Such a requirement for international flights isn't in place yet but privacy advocates are already questioning the move to mandate facial scans. There is always a tradeoff between security and privacy. Where should we draw the line?
3 years ago
Ben Brody , Bloomberg
The Department of Homeland Security can't get its message straight as it has issued contradictory statements over the last week on whether an expanded laptop ban is imminent. The uncertainty isn't helping businesses mulling how to deal with the situation.
3 years ago
Dennis Schaal, Skift
Prospective nominee Major Gen. John Kelly as Department of Homeland Security secretary certainly has experience in border protection and could play a key role if President-Elect Trump cracks down on immigration, illegal and legal. Kelly's views on airport security and the TSA have yet to be articulated but privatization efforts would not be surprising.
3 years ago
Dan Peltier, Skift
This is a good start to making the international arrivals process fast and painless for international travelers but how welcoming CBP officers and airport staff are will also be key to positive first impressions.
5 years ago
Dan Peltier, Skift
Airport security lines may be a little slower if the DHS funding bill doesn't pass, but travelers shouldn't expect major, noticeable differences at airports.
5 years ago
Alicia A. Caldwell, Associated Press
When pressed, Homeland Security downplayed the threat saying it was routine to keep airlines informed of all relevant intel.
6 years ago
Henry C. Jackson, Associated Press
Jeh Johnson could turn out to be great Homeland Security secretary, but he appears to be a political appointee lacking any depth of experience in security issues.
6 years ago
Joe Lotemplio, Plattsburgh Press-Republican
U.S.- Canada daily traffic could be affected in a big way if this is the law. and now that it is out in public instead of being buried in a thick budget proposal, it wil get the proper debate it requires.
7 years ago
Tom Sharpe, The Santa Fe New Mexican
The Real ID Act is geared toward tightening up airline security, but implementation by states has been very sluggish.
7 years ago
