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- Port Authority creates new position to improve security
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will create a new position called chief security officer with authority over security at NYC-area airports and other transportation facilities. The goal of the new position is to improve and consolidate security and accountability. The Port Authority will select the chief security officer after a national search. Reuters
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- Airlines' performance is bouncing back, study shows
U.S. carriers on average are showing improved performance in on-time arrivals, passenger bumping, baggage handling and consumer complaints, a new study by private researchers shows. "Airlines are finally catching up with what their promise is, which is getting you there on time 80% of the time with your bags," said Dean Headley, a co-writer of the report and a professor at Wichita State University. Google/The Associated Press
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- Opinion: TSA screens elderly, young for good reason
Mark W. Davis explains what he believes is the reasoning behind searching children, elderly and disabled travelers at airport checkpoints in this opinion piece. He tells the story of a young woman who tricked by her fiancé into taking an explosive on a commercial flight in 1986. "No doubt, this story is now central to airline security policy around the world," Davis writes. "It explains why TSA pats down toddlers in wheelchairs. After all, what better place to hide plastic explosives?" U.S. News & World Report
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- Chicago wants to proceed with O'Hare expansion
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to move forward with expansion plans for O'Hare International Airport, although some airlines have reduced capacity. Since the airport expansion started, flights have dropped 11% at O'Hare. However, airline executives say they are willing to work with the city. Crain's Chicago Business
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Registration now open for the Transportation Security Clearinghouse Workshop
Registration is now open for AAAE’s Transportation Security Clearinghouse Workshop on May 22 and 23 at the new AAAE Conference Center in Alexandria, Va. This annual workshop allows airport and air carrier representatives to discuss and learn the latest policy updates and technology and tools available to best comply with the evolving Transportation Security Administration requirements regarding background checks for aviation workers, including Security Threat Assessments and fingerprint-based Criminal History Record Checks. Click here to register today. Discounted registration rates expire on April 6!
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