Articles tagged “security”

The inefficiencies of the TSA have passed the human stage, and are now being passing on to other living beings.

The admonition to not bring a loaded weapon into a highly pressurized airborne vessel couldn't be stronger, yet more passengers than ever can't seem to remember to be responsible. As the U.S. focuses on gun safety this week, rules and procedures at airports deserve a look.

If United Airlines feels that security features obviate the need for a second cockpit door on its new 787 Dreamliners, then the airline should find a way to communicate that.

It's more of a hassle, but travelers who don't have upper-tier frequent flyer status, can get into TSA precheck through U.S. Customs and Border Protection Trusted Traveler programs.

Those who advocate for the return of private airport security should take note: At the core of the case is culpability of the airline-led airport security that existed prior to the formation of the TSA.

It's questionable how granite posts could have ever protected LIRR's Atlantic Station from a terrorist attack, but if the MTA had been itching to spend money, we wish they had started on Penn Station’s much needed make over instead.

Fast track services are taking hold in China, and the U.S., as well, for the privileged few. Both countries should fix their security-lane roadblocks for the rest of us down here in the cheap seats.

The cruise lines, like any other major brands, want to downplay crimes at all costs. But the lack of accountability at sea means that criminals have a floating playground.

News that a U.S. government agency doesn't want to admit that its very expensive program doesn't work isn't really news, except when that program is touted as an early detection system to keep flyers and cities safe.