Site Map - Travel Security

03/26/2008 - New York Congressman Anthony Weiner says a DHS program to train truckers to spot terrorists is one more example of pork-barrel spending that's harming the amount of money high-risk cities receive for homeland security. (updated)

03/25/2008 - Sources claim armed air marshals fly on fewer than 1 percent of U.S. flights, while federal officials say 6.5 percent of flights carry an an armed crew member or law enforcement officer.

02/28/2008 - As the United States examines how best to secure its mass transit systems, it may be helpful to look at what its northern neighbor is doing.

02/19/2008 - Amtrak to introduce mobile security teams to deter a terrorist attack on its rail lines.

12/05/2007 - Nearly all major corporations have policies prohibiting high-level personnel from traveling together, according to Jack Riepe, communications director for the Association of Corporate Travel Executives. Now, more and more mid-size companies are getting into the act as well, says one high-level aviation insurance executive who asked not to be named.

11/16/2007 - Passenger and freight railroads face an uphill battle in their efforts to secure the line.

11/06/2007 - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced that it will begin the final phase of its Hazmat Threat Assessment Program. Commercial truck drivers applying for a license to carry hazardous materials will be fingerprinted and will have to pass a criminal records check and an immigration status check before they are issued a license. (The drivers were already subjected to a background check to determine any terrorist affiliation during phase one of the program.) Those disqualified under the program can appeal the decision. Drivers who give up their current hazardous-materials license will not be required to undergo the final phase of the program. Drivers who pass the screening are required to be recertified at least every five years. @ The TSA’s announcement and details of the program are available at SM Online.

11/02/2007 - Three-and-a-half years ago, pilots approaching Denver International Airport fell asleep due to overwork.

11/01/2007 - A major corporation finds that a travel-intelligence service is a smart investment.

10/25/2007 - The agency warns the report could undermine passenger confidence in the airline industry.

10/17/2007 - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has made "moderate progress" securing the nation's transportation network, says GAO.

09/24/2007 - A bill (S. 2631) introduced by Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) would prohibit the production, transfer, possession, and use of false travel documents. The bill has no cosponsors and has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

09/20/2007 - iJet Intelligent Risk System has created a new service which rates airlines on safety audits, the age of the fleet, and the financial health of the carrier.