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At San Francisco International Airport, private contractors handle security screening. Is it the airport of the future?

Nearly two dozen airports across the country use private contractors instead of the Transportation Security Administration to conduct its security screening......»»

Category: topSource: washpostFeb 10th, 2019

Here"s where this developer plans to build new local hotels

A Mount Dora-based hotel developer broke ground on a new hotel near the Orlando International Airport, and is eyeing three more Central Florida areas for future inns, as well. Southern Hospitality Management & Development Corp. broke ground this mo.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 30th, 2019

United Airlines says in talks with Apple on San Francisco airport upgrade

United Airlines is in early discussions with Apple Inc about upgrading the U.S. carrier's terminal at San Francisco International airport, United's Chief Digital Officer Linda Jojo told journalists on Friday without providing more details......»»

Category: topSource: reutersOct 25th, 2019

Another company eyes a lease of Lambert airport

A Swiss private equity firm is eyeing a lease of St. Louis Lambert International Airport, joining a handful of other firms known to be interested......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 14th, 2019

Sea-Tac Airport joins West Coast project with fast-charge EV stations

The Sea-Tac International Airport became a power stop along the West Coast Electric Highway on Friday after officials opened two fast-charging electric vehicle stations.  The EV fast chargers are available to the public through a public-private p.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 23rd, 2019

Grow Seattle: How the head of TSA in Washington battles talent shortage

Massive growth at Sea-tac Airport has not come without challenges for the Transportation Security Administration and its passenger screening as more than 70,000 people go through Sea-Tac security lines in a single day......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 14th, 2019

Airport invites MWBEs to talk future contracting opportunities

Leadership of Memphis International is urging local minority- and women-owned businesses to attend a meeting this week about upcoming contracts. The Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) will host a disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) info.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 3rd, 2019

San Francisco Airport starts plastic water bottle ban

Every day, thousands of plastic water bottles are sold at San Francisco International Airport. So the airport is rolling out a ban on plastic water bottles to try and reduce waste. John Blackstone explains......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 21st, 2019

Missile Launcher Found In Baltimore Airport Suitcase

Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Airport security officials were alerted by computers on Monday morning when a Texas man's .....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJul 29th, 2019

Virgin Trains CEO shares future plans for high-speed rail in Orlando, Tampa

Virgin Trains' CEO answered questions regarding the Tampa leg of the project during a groundbreaking ceremony at Orlando International Airport......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 24th, 2019

Birmingham leaders want West Coast flights, JetBlue at BHM airport

Securing new nonstop destinations at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport has long been a priority for Birmingham business and community leaders, and the inaugural Birmingham Power Poll shows San Francisco is the most coveted potential d.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 24th, 2019

Dynamic glass catches on at major airports

Next month, nine remodeled gates inside Terminal 1 at San Francisco International Airport will reopen, with another nine scheduled to reopen in March 2020. The $2.4 billion remodel of this terminal should be complete.....»»

Category: realestateSource: bdcnetworkJun 14th, 2019

Thousands of airline catering workers at SFO vote to strike

Thousands of airline catering employees stocking the planes at the San Francisco International Airport are voting to strike this week amid stalled contract negotiations and federal mediation. Represented by the hospitality workers' union Unite He.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 11th, 2019

Traffic wreaks havoc on SFO amid new Lyft, Uber pick up restrictions

San Francisco International Airport's plan to reduce congestion hit a speed bump Sunday evening, the airport's busiest night of the week, as halted traffic wrapped all the way around to Highway US-101 and Lyft and Uber riders experienced increased w.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 10th, 2019

Port Authority head says no new JFK runways

New runways for John F. Kennedy International Airport will have to idle on the tarmac for the time being. An expert panel at a Crain's forum on Wednesday disputed the future of new takeoff and... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkJun 3rd, 2019

Sea-Tac director: TSA screener shortage exposes travelers to security risks

Sea-Tac Airport is losing Transportation Security Administration screening officers almost as fast as it hires them, resulting in a staff shortage that exposes travelers to security risks, Sea-Tac Airport Managing Director Lance Lyttle told Congress Tue.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 21st, 2019

Sea-Tac Director: TSA screener shortage exposes travelers to security risks

Sea-Tac Airport is losing Transportation Security Administration security screening officers almost as fast as it hires them, resulting a staff shortage that exposes travelers to security risks, Sea-Tac Airport Managing Director Lance Lyttle told Cong.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 21st, 2019

Homeless People Descending On San Francisco Airport For Temporary Shelter

A flood of homeless people have been descending on San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for temporary shelter, "especially in the early morning hours aft.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 19th, 2019

Amazon selects contractors for CVG hub

Amazon.com Inc. has selected a contracting team to work on the first portion of its $1.5 billion Air cargo hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2019

Photos: United Airlines offers sneak peek at SFO"s new luxury, business-class lounge

United Airlines lifted the curtain on the new Polaris Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the second and largest of the two Polaris international business-class lounges in what will eventually be a network of lounges at many of United’s.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 25th, 2018

United Airlines offers sneak peak at SFO"s new luxury, business-class lounge

United Airlines lifted the curtain on the new Polaris Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the second and largest of the two Polaris international business-class lounges in what will eventually be a network of lounges at many of United’s.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 25th, 2018