U.S. Considers Extending Laptop Ban to Europe Flights

Although the shocking passenger-bashing incidents at American and United have mostly upstaged the laptop ban story in recent weeks, another media-focus turnaround may be in the offing. The Guardian is reporting that U.S. authorities are considering extending the laptop ban on flights from a handful of African and Middle Eastern countries to flights departing from

Are TSA Fees About to Increase?

The Trump Administration is aiming to increase the TSA fees travelers pay as part of their airline tickets. TSA Fees Hike on the Horizon USA Today reports that the recent budget proposal from the White House proposes a two-phase hike to the fee. In October, the fee would rise from $5.60 to $6.60 on a

Can Airports Be Safer?

I was intrigued by a recent headline on CNN that made an interesting albeit not exactly bold claim: Airport security needs a 9/11 style upgrade . Following the Ft. Lauderdale attack last week, not to mention the Brussels and Ataturk airport attacks last year, people are understandably wondering what, if anything, can be done to