Airport News - North America.Apr 23, 2007 TSA TSA See tax-sheltered annuity (TSA). to increase security checks for airport workers The TSA says it will start administering more security checks for airport workers. The increased security checks are part of an effort to head off legislation requiring all airport workers to be screened each time they go to work. Apr 20, 2007 FAA wants corporate jet owners to pay more for ATC ATC Air Traffic Control ATC Average Total Cost ATC Certified Athletic Trainer ATC At the Center (Hartford, Maine retreat center) ATC Applied Technology Council ATC All Things Considered upgrade The FAA's proposal to switch the current air traffic control system to a satellite-based variation calls for changes so that corporate jets begin to foot their fair share of the bill. Apr 18, 2007 Federal government allocates billions in taxes to small airports Billions of dollars generated from taxes and fees paid by commercial airline passengers have gone to small airports used mainly by private pilots and corporate executives. Apr 16, 2007 Lounges vital as competition heats up for business travelers Airport lounges are becoming more important to airlines as competition for business travelers increases. However, passengers note that the range of service offered in the lounges varies widely among airlines. Apr 16, 2007 Restrictions on toiletries toi·let·ry n. pl. toi·let·ries An article, such as toothpaste or a hairbrush, used in personal grooming or dressing. toiletries npl → artículos mpl de aseo (= create challenges for business travelers TSA rules that limit the amount of liquids and gels allowed on commercial flights have forced many business travelers to leave their favorite after-shave lotions and hair gels behind. Some travelers refill small bottles with their own shampoo; one said he buys toiletry kits and stashes them at the hotels he frequents. Apr 16, 2007 Charlotte-Douglas International Airport Charlotte airport posts strong growth Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. is the fastest growing major airport in the U.S., according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an analysis by the Charlotte Observer. The airport served 1.7 million passengers in the six months ending February 2007, up 13% from the same period a year earlier. Apr 20, 2007 Denver International Airport This article is about Denver International Airport. For other uses, see KDEN (disambiguation). Denver International Airport (IATA: DEN, ICAO: KDEN, FAA LID: DEN), often called DIA Denver International Airport has gamers covered Zoox Stations and RMES RMES Ruth Murdoch Elementary School (Berrien Springs, MI) Communications have joined forces to bring Internet and PC games to privacy booths at Denver International Airport. The Zoox Stations cafe will have 19 PC game titles that can be played locally or online. Apr 18, 2007 Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. International Los Angeles International airport “LAX” redirects here. For other uses, see LAX (disambiguation). “KLAX” redirects here. For other uses, see KLAX (disambiguation). Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX security project faces delays, higher costs A project to improve baggage screening at Los Angeles International Airport will cost more than twice initial estimates. Officials now say the project will not be completed until 2010. The delays and increased costs are the result of changing federal security requirements, officials say. Apr 17, 2007 Los Angeles International, United Airlines Los Angeles World Airports Los Angeles World Airports or LAWA is the airport oversight and operations department for the city of Los Angeles, California. This department owns and operates Los Angeles International Airport, LA/Ontario International Airport, Palmdale Regional Airport, and Van blasted United Airlines for its plan to levy a $10 surcharge on passengers flying from LAX , saying the increase "wildly exceeds" UA's share of a "justified increase in its maintenance and operation costs." LAWA LAWA Los Angeles World Airports LAWA Lawrence's Warbler (bird species) said United Airlines enplaned 4.9 million passengers at LAX last year. Assuming the same level of traffic in 2007, it would collect nearly five times the $10 million rent increase it blamed for the new policy. It said the carrier was "exploiting" the rent hike "in order to dramatically increase profits" on its LAX operation. UA did not issue a response. LAWA said it "has the right to pass along increases in its costs of operating the terminals," adding that it has "largely shouldered the increased security-related costs" since 2001. "The subsidization of these costs on behalf of the air carriers has become onerous and unfair," the airport operator concluded. 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