Airport News.For more airport news, data and analysis, please go to: http://www.airguideonline.com/order_formsubs.htm Aug 21, 2006 Retailers, wineries adjust to new travel restrictions. Airport retailers have shown creative responses to new travel restrictions, including replacing perfumes and liquids with toothpowder travel packs and Pepto-Bismol tablets. Meanwhile, several wineries have been tweaking tweaking Vox populi Fine-tuning to produce optimal results their customer service practices by offering discounted shipping charges and providing travelers with free packing boxes. Aug 18, 2006 Travelers continue to fly after foiled terror plot. Travelers are continuing to fly despite last week's news of a foiled terrorist plot, but flights in the U.K. are still being delayed and canceled. Analysts say travelers are getting used to the idea that terrorism is an ongoing threat. A recent survey found the plot prompted just 11% of travelers to change near-term plans. Meanwhile, U.K. authorities are considering making permanent new restrictions on what travelers may carry on airliners. Security experts expect bans on liquids to remain in place indefinitely. Aug 17, 2006 X-ray machine Noun 1. X-ray machine - an apparatus that provides a source of X rays apparatus, setup - equipment designed to serve a specific function fluoroscope, roentgenoscope - an X-ray machine that combines an X-ray source and a fluorescent screen to enable direct won't detect explosive liquid or gel, report says. X-ray machines used to screen travelers' shoes will not help security screeners detect liquids or gels that may be explosive, 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 April 2005 Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States report. The Transportation Security Agency is testing equipment to detect liquid explosives at six airports. Aug 15, 2006 Duty-free shops on alert. On-board delivery of liquids purchased in duty-free shops may ease the retailers' losses from tough security measures Noun 1. security measures - measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc.; "military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising" security , but many stores are considering contingency plans just in case the rules change. Expanding goods pick-up services in destination cities is one possible solution. Aug 14, 2006 Officials hope to prevent sweeping disruptions caused by outages. Aviation officials want to prevent power outages This is a list of famous wide-scale power outages. 1965
Travelers will face long lines In communications, circuits that are capable of handling transmissions over long distances. , changing rules. Travelers will face longer security lines, restrictions on carry-on baggage and changing security rules for the next few weeks as officials determine how to examine carry-on baggage for newly banned items. A ban on liquids by the U.S. and U.K. is expected to remain in place for some time. Airlines are encouraging travelers to check bags, but they may not have enough workers on staff to properly handle the increased volume. Aug 14, 2006 |
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