Airport security hasn’t really improved in the four years since the terrorist attacks. The TSA was established and airports hired government-employed screeners. It’s caused a very haphazard and inconsistent level of service and screening system. First of all, we need the kind of training that other countries require. Secondly, we need to implement ideas such as “Trusted Traveler” programs. Passengers are screened before they check in through eye scans and fingerprint tests. Orlando International Airport is experimenting with that kind of program now. People who are given the green light basically get a pass and can move through security and through the airport much quicker. Boston, Reagan-National, Houston and LAX are also experimenting with small scale versions of these programs. In addition, the TSA is going through a transformation and more tasks are being turned over to a private contractor. This is a great thing, in Clark’s opinion. To find out more
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In other travel news, Northwest employees seem detemined to strike at some time this fall. Clark thinks that after Labor Day, it could happen. So, if you're a traveler with a ticket on Northwest, Clark wants you to be aware. The odds of a settlement are not good.
