Nov 08, 2018 - by Nancy Tuitama
With record high numbers of travelers moving through airports they are getting busier; these digital tools can help make the air travel experience
easier and less complicated! According to the Bureau of Transportation
Studies, 2018 was the busiest year ever for U.S. airlines, by more than 3 percent, and most industry forecasts say that statistic is only
going to...
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Jan 03, 2018 - by
Beginning January 22, 2018, driver’s licenses or state IDs issued by states that are not in compliance with the REAL ID Act and have not been granted an extension by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may not be used to fly within the U.S.
Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act established minimum security standards for state-issued
driver’s licenses and identification cards and...
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Dec 29, 2017 - by
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are looking to improve checkpoint throughput by upgrading from x-ray scanners to CT scanners in the near future.
Computed tomography (CT) technology are able to scan carry-on bags in three-dimensional imaging, allowing TSA officers to manipulate contents to spin 360
degrees and digitally unpack carry-ons. Algorithms are also used to detect suspicious items for weapons and potential explosives - TSA officers can
then inspect...
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Aug 22, 2017 - by
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) www.step.state.gov is a free service designed by the U.S. Department of State to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Enroll in STEP www.travel.state.gov to receive the most up-to-date travel and safety information
while abroad, including Travel Warnings & Travel Alerts. By entering your travel itinerary...
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Jul 25, 2017 - by
Get ahead of the game! Enroll for TSA's PreCheck online at www.TSA.gov/precheck
Over 4 million+ members are already taking advantage of TSA PreCheck. This smart travel program is currently available at more than 180 airports with 37
participating airlines nationwide. Members of TSA's PreCheck are prescreened and are able to breeze through TSA without having to take off their shoes,
belts, jackets or remove laptops from cases. In...
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