4 airports to try a risk-based inspection

ATLANTA – small group of frequent fliers have begun to use lower hassle security lines on Tuesday in exchange for the exchange of more personal information with the government in court programs at four U.S. airports. Don't miss these Travel stories America's most beautiful neighborhoods Eye-catching design and green spaces matter, but the most appealing neighborhoods are also enriched by a welcoming community spirit. Katrina-battered hotel finally ready to reopen four airports to try risk-based security screening Holland America plans ...

Mastectomy patient angry over TSA searches

By Rebecca Ruiz, Senior Editor, msnbc.com The Transportation Security Administration has contacted the patient mastectomy who argued that a screener checkpoint at John F. Kennedy Airport patted down her chest after declining to review the medical card information. Lori Dorn, a human resources consultant based in New York, to blog about the incident last week. Dorn, who was flying from New York to San Francisco on September 29, wrote that he went through a full body scanner and then asked ...

Mastectomy patient upset over TSA pat down

By Rebecca Ruiz, Senior Editor, msnbc.com The Transportation Security Administration has reached out to a mastectomy patient who claimed that a checkpoint screener at John F. Kennedy airport knocked down her chest after the fall of her medical information card review. Lori Dorn, a human resources consultant based in New York, blogged about the incident last week. Dorn, who was flying from New York to San Francisco on September 29, wrote that she passed through a full-body scanner and was ...

Historic Hotels try to compete in the faltering economy

Dixville Notch, New Hampshire – The signature green and white china is packed, Adirondack chairs are stored and the hallway lights are dimmed. The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel in the forests of northern New Hampshire – a distant destination nestled in a mountain pass for lovers of nature, good food and turn-of-the-century elegance – is closed for now. How long is anyone's guess. The nearly 150-year-old hotel in Dixville Notch is known for its Ballot Room, where the inhabitants of ...

Historic Hotels try to compete in the faltering economy

Dixville Notch, NH – The signature green and white porcelain is packed, the Adirondack chairs are stored and the hallway lights are dimmed. The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel in the woods of northern New Hampshire – a remote destination located in a mountain pass for lovers of the outdoors, good food and-of-the-century elegance turn – is closed for now. How long is anyone guess. The nearly 150-year old hotel in Dixville Notch is known for its Ballot Room, where residents ...

U.S. issues travel alert after death Awlaki

The warning came a day after U.S. officials said Anwar al-Awlaki, as "chief of external operations" for al-Qaeda branch in Yemen identified in the attack of rockets was fired from several CIA drone in Yemen killed. "The death of Awlaki, in the near future, the motivation for anti-American attacks around the world could by individuals or groups against U.S. citizens or interests, to offer because this action revenge," the State Department said. The drone strike also killed Samir Khan, an ...

U.S. issues travel to reminders of death Awlaki

The warning came a day after U.S. officials said al-Awlaki Anwar, identified as "chief of external operations" of Yemen branch of Al Qaeda, was killed in an attack by missiles fired from unmanned drones the CIA in several Yemen. "The death of Awlaki, in the short term, it could provide motivation for anti-American attacks around the world of individuals or groups seeking to retaliate against U.S. citizens or interests because of this action" said the State Department. The drone strike ...

FAA: 5 flights left Pittsburgh closed runway

Do not miss thesis Travel stories It's A Snap! Vote for your favorite travel photo Peruse this week's gallery and vote for your favorite. When you're done, submit your-own vacation shots. Real Pan Am flight attendants fact-check 'Pan Am' Popular Las Vegas zip line Expanding Passengers' wait Dreamliner reward for the ride Will Be America's best cities for foodies The FAA said the plane took off Tuesday, though the track was closed this morning because of storm damage to runway ...

FAA: 5 flights departed from Pittsburgh closed runway

Do not Miss These Travel Stories It's A Snap! Vote for your favorite travel photo Peruse this week's gallery and vote for your favorite. When you're done, submit your own vacation shots. Pan Am flight attendants Real Fact-Check 'Pan Am' Popular Las Vegas zip line expanding Passengers' reward Dreamliner wait for the ride will be America's best cities for foodies The FAA says the plane departed Tuesday even though the track was closed this morning due to Hurricane runway lights.

Judge allows U.S. pilots of changes in contrast

A federal judge ruled Thursday that United Airlines can proceed with changes in flight procedures that its pilots union, had opposed for safety reasons. These stories do not miss Travel It's A Snap! Vote for your favorite travel photo Peruse This Week's gallery and vote for your favorite. When you're done, submit your own vacation shots. Pan Am flight attendants Real fact-check 'Pan Am' Popular Las Vegas zip line Expanding Passengers' wait Dreamliner reward for the ride Will Be America's ...