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Berlin

Union calls on security workers at most major German airports to strike on Thursday

Union calls for one-day strike by security staff at German airports in a pay dispute.

Strike to affect major airports including Frankfurt, Hamburg, Berlin, and Cologne. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Germany news

Germany: Airport security personnel to strike Thursday DW 01/30/2024

Airport security staff at major German airports are planning to go on strike on February 1.

Approximately 25,000 employees in the aviation security sector have been called upon to stop work. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

6 days ago

British Airways flight from Bermuda to London evacuated after bomb threat'

Passengers were evacuated due to a bomb threat at LF Wade International Airport in Bermuda, causing flight delay but ensuring safety measures were followed. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

1 month ago

'Significant risk to security' at London City Airport, report finds

Significant risk to security at London City Airport highlighted in a report by sacked borders watchdog.

Calls for urgent action by the Home Office to address security failings at the airport. [ more ]

NewsChain

1 month ago

'Scandalous' airport inspection reveals lack of private jet security checks

Private jets landing without proper security checks

Concerns about Border Force staff missing check targets [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

Third London airport confirms they are on track to scrap 100ml liquid rule in summer

London Luton Airport plans to eliminate 100ml liquid rule by summer with new CT scanners.

UK airports mandated to install new security scanners by June to enhance security and passenger experience. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

British man vanishes after traveling to US without passport or flight ticket

British man goes missing after boarding flight without ticket or passport.

Craig Sturt allegedly slipped through security checks by tailgating other passengers and found a seat on a fully booked plane. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

What are London airports' baggage rules? Scrapping of 100ml limit ban prolonged by scanner delays

Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester airports will miss the deadline to install advanced security cameras to end the 100ml limit on liquids in carry-on baggage.

London City Airport has already installed 3D scanners, allowing passengers to bring up to two liters of liquids.

The proposed deadline for the rollout of high-tech scanners in the rest of the UK's major airports is June 2024. [ more ]

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www.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

California

California wants to crack down on airport line-skipping for Clear members

California lawmakers scrutinize Clear service for potential inequity. [ more ]

sfist.com

2 weeks ago

California

California Could Ban TSA Line-Skipping Service Clear' From CA Airports Under New Bill

California lawmakers propose banning Clear service at airports due to equity concerns. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

California

Traveler gets on flight from Tennessee to California - with no boarding pass, FBI says

A traveler without a ticket boarded a flight at Nashville International Airport and flew to California.

The woman was able to pass through security and board the flight without issue. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

3 weeks ago

Europe news

Polish man arrested over alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskiy

A Polish man was arrested for allegedly aiding a Russian plot to assassinate Ukrainian President Zelenskiy by providing airport security information to Russian agents. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

3 weeks ago

Canada news

Police to announce arrests in $24M Pearson airport gold and cash heist | CBC News

Arrests are imminent in the case of a $24 million gold and cash heist at Toronto's Pearson airport, with a joint investigation by Peel Regional Police and the ATF. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canada news

No charges laid after man in 'state of crisis' tries to open door mid-flight on Air Canada plane, police say | CBC News

Elderly man attempts to open door mid-flight on Air Canada plane to Toronto

Passenger restrained by Air Canada employees and no criminal charges laid [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

1 month ago

Los Angeles

TSA found more than 1,500 firearms on airline passengers in first 3 months of 2024

Over 1,500 firearms were found on travelers at airport security in the first quarter, emphasizing the need for proper packing and checking of baggage. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Boston

Airport K9 sniffs out mummified monkeys at Boston airport

A US traveler returning from Africa had mummified monkeys in his luggage, which were discovered by a customs and border protection dog at Boston Logan Airport.

The traveler claimed that the luggage contained dried fish, but inspection revealed four dead monkeys whose bodies were dehydrated.

Bringing bushmeat into the US is banned due to the potential threat of disease, including the Ebola virus. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston

K9 lauded for sniffing out potentially dangerous mummified monkeys in Logan luggage

K9 at U.S. Customs and Border Protection prevents mummified monkeys, potentially carrying harmful viruses, from entering the country.

Bushmeat, raw or minimally processed meat from wild animals, can carry germs that cause illness, including Ebola.

Bushmeat is not allowed entry into the United States due to the communicable disease risk it poses. [ more ]

New York Post

TSA facial recognition tech is latest security theater absurdity

TSA plans to roll out facial recognition tech in over 400 US airports

Privacy concerns arise due to TSA's track record of ineptitude and misuse of data [ more ]

Mail Online

TSA is quietly adding facial recognition tech to 400 US airports

Facial recognition screening is being quietly rolled out to 400 locations across the US, with full operation expected by 2030 or 2040.

The program has raised concerns about privacy and the potential for a national surveillance state. [ more ]

Nextgov.com

TSA uses 'minimum' data to fine-tune its facial recognition, but some experts still worry

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is integrating facial recognition technology into airport security scanners.

TSA is currently in the early stages of implementing facial recognition capability as an enhancement to its Credential Authentication Technology (CAT) devices. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

5 months ago

10 Ways to Protect Yourself From Hackers While Traveling | Entrepreneur

When hackers could penetrate your device and gain access to sensitive apps, your privacy and money are at a big risk.

In recent years, hackers have shown special interest in airports and stealing passengers' data. [ more ]

www.travelweekly.com

5 months ago

Clear will upgrade to facial recognition for airport security

The Clear registered-travel program will implement facial recognition technology at airport security lanes.

The implementation of facial recognition technology is expected to be completed by 2024. [ more ]

The Hill

5 months ago

Senators introduce bipartisan legislation ending involuntary facial recognition screening

Senators introduce bipartisan legislation to end involuntary facial recognition screening at airports.

Legislation aims to repeal authorization for TSA to use facial recognition screening and require congressional authorization for future use.

Critics argue that the TSA program is a precursor to a national surveillance state. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Running

Miami marathon medal or ninja weapon? Design might draw airport security scrutiny

Marathon medals from the Lifetime Miami Marathon and Half Marathon may be confiscated by TSA agents at airports if they resemble throwing stars.

Runners are being advised to pack their medals in checked luggage or mail them home to avoid potential confiscation. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle