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The pros and cons of privatizing airport security

by Sam Harnett
Aug 11, 2016
For some facilities, it's about reducing long lines and passenger complaints.
A San Francisco police officer and police dog patrol San Francisco International Airport.
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Worried about airport security lines this weekend?

by Reema Khrais
Jul 1, 2016
Travelers over the July 4 weekend may wait less time in the TSA security line.
Travelers go through the TSA PreCheck security point at Miami International Airport.
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Get ready for a summer of travel delays

by Sally Herships
May 24, 2016
Long security lines at airports anger passengers and airlines, and there's no relief in sight.
Passengers at O'Hare International Airport wait in line to be screened at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint on May 16 in Chicago, Illinois. The long lines have been blamed for flight delays and a large number of passengers missing flights completely.
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Airlines worry security lines will hurt bottom lines

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
May 18, 2016
Airlines fret as security lines grow.
Passengers at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago wait in line to be screened at a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint.
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Baggage screeners' contract about to expire

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Dec 8, 2015
TSA screeners' current contract is expiring, and they can't strike.
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Fixing the TSA will take time, expert says

by Amy Scott
Jun 16, 2015
As lawmakers examine how it vets workers, critics call for a culture shift.
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TSA crowdsources crowd problems

by Tony Wagner and Gina Martinez
Jul 29, 2014
The airport security agency offers a prize to keep its "fast-lane" program fast.
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Breaking down the fees and taxes in a plane ticket

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Jul 21, 2014
We explain the math behind your airline ticket as TSA security fees increase.
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Charge your phone, or you can't fly with it

by Mark Garrison
Jul 7, 2014
One man's security hassle is another's business opportunity.
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TSA wants faster security screening at airports, too

by Sarah Gardner
Feb 24, 2014
The TSA has a March 11 deadline for bids on new screening machines.
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