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November 23, 2010

TSA Partners With Flight Attendants On Security

Pistole: Primary Goal Is Better Relationships With "Stakeholders" And The Public

The Association of Flight Attendants – CWA (AFA-CWA) met with TSA Administrator John Pistole late last week to discuss concerns about the enhanced screening processes and to consider establishing alternative screening systems for flight deck and cabin crew.

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Airlines Cast A Cautious Eye To Winter Weather

Tarmac Delay Rules May Cause Carriers To Alter Schedules

Both winter travelers and airlines are no strangers to weather delays. Snow, sleet, and  freezing rain can play havoc with the efficient movements of airplanes during the winter months, and particularly the holiday season.

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Flyers Rights Sets Its Sights On TSA Screening

Joins with Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader, Aviation Consumer Action Project, To Demand 'Voice' In On-going Security Debate

The airline passenger advocacy group Flyers Rights has joined Consumer Advocate Ralph Nader and Paul Hudson from the Aviation Consumer Action Project (ACAP) to demand meetings to discuss the continuing issues regarding Whole Body Scanners & "Enhanced" Pat Downs by TSA personel.

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New Parts Recycler Set To Scrap Its First Airplane

DC10-30 To Be Disassembled In Memphis

The first airplane to be disassembled and sold for parts at the new Qwest Air Parts facility in Crestview, FL, is a former World Airways DC10-30, which landed at Bob Sikes Airport (KCEW) last Sunday.

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Somebody Call A Locksmith. Delta Crew Locked Out Of The Cockpit

Flight Delayed Several Hours Due To Snafu

A Delta airlines flight getting set to depart from LAX on Sunday was delayed several hours because the crew could not get into the cockpit of the airplane.

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Happy Turkey Day! TSA Admin Pistole Issues Holiday Travel Message To The Public

Video Attempts To Put An Agency Spin On Unpopular Screening Techniques

In what appears to be some damage control following several weeks of bad publicity surrounding full body scanners and "enhanced" security pat-downs ... TSA Administrator John S. Pistole has issued a message to the public with "tips for air travel this holiday season."

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Rap Song 'Don't Touch My Junk' Released

Michael Adams, AKA 'The Health Ranger', Takes Aim At TSA

The latest effort from a self-described socially conscious rap artist who released  the song "I Want My Bailout Money" in 2008  takes aim at TSA's new airport security procedures. "Don't Touch My Junk" was released Friday as a free download.

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