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......»»
Orlando airport to have family facial recognition tech up by holiday rush
A simpler security and customs system at Orlando International Airport can help improve the experience of the nearly 50 million passengers who pass through the air hub — and that solution may be up and running soon. Earlier this year,  the airpor.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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 .....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»