The TSA has replaced all X-ray imaging displayed to operators of the controversial backscatter machines at airports with the “Gumby” stick figure version common on the millimeter wave machines, NBC News reported. According to the report: In a letter released Thursday, TSA administrator John Pistole told the House Homeland Security committee that as of May…
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Just In: Woman Breaks Into United Airlines Headquarters in Chicago
CHICAGO – Earlier today, a woman was seen leaving the United Airlines employee parking lot headed West on Algonquin Road in her car, making a quick escape from the airline’s Executive Offices. Security cameras later revealed she pulled into the lot undetected and snuck through a door that hadn’t been securely shut alongside one of…
Update to TSA PreCheck ID Appearing on Boarding Passes
I posted previously about the TSA PreCheck identifier beginning to appear on boarding passes for those who qualify for the program. And having just checked in for my United flights, I can report a slight change from what the TSA announced. From the TSA blog (bolding mine): Eligible passengers will see a TSA Pre✓™ indicator…
‘You’re All Going to Die’ Flight Attendant TV Commercial
Here’s a television ad you likely won’t see aired in the U.S. Anti-energy drink maker Zenonade from the Czech Republic launched a new ad campaign having a little fun with the flight attendant safety demonstration. I’ll let it speak for itself: I got quite a chuckle out of it given my closeness to the industry,…
TSA PreCheck for International Itineraries to Begin, Plus More
There’s good news out of the TSA today that those of us approved for PreCheck will no longer be denied access to the lanes if we’re on an international itinerary. Well, I should say most international itineraries. According to their announcement today (bolding mine): The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that beginning May 7,…
My Top 3 Travel Credit Cards for Airline and Hotel Redemptions
When I first started applying for travel-related credit cards, I focused exclusively on airline-branded cards. That was years ago and as a newbie at the time, I missed out on the more lucrative mileage and point-earning capabilities for everyday purchases that more traditional cards offered. Fast forward several years and I woke up to the…
Should Agents Process Upgrades Due to Misconnects or Close the Door?
On Saturday I flew from San Francisco to Washington Dulles on United and witnessed what could be classified as a lazy and motivated gate agent at the aircraft door. Lazy because she wasn’t going to fill the two empty seats in first class with passengers on the upgrade list, but motivated to get our delayed…
How to Get Your Airline Friends and Family Fired
You may have seen in the news during the past few days a story about two US Airways first class passengers who were told to change clothes before being allowed to board. They were traveling from Denver to Los Angeles via Phoenix and were allegedly wearing jeans, hoodies and baseball caps. A “no go” according…
World’s Top Airline Amenity Kits of 2012 – TravelPlus Awards
I posted the third annual TravelPlus Airline Amenity Bag Award winners over on my Road Warrior blog last week. But I’d be remiss if I didn’t also mention them here, as many of you know I’m an amenity kit aficionado. Not surprisingly, the top honors in each category went to non-U.S. carriers. United Airlines, however,…
Yes! United Stepping Up Its Twitter Participation – Keep It Up!
I’ve previously harped on United Airlines for its less-than active, engaging participation on Twitter. But I’ve seen significant improvement lately, particularly since the beginning of the year. United has stepped up its game in replying, helping and informing those who directly include @united in their tweets. And it’s a welcome sign. Today, for the first…