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Feds consider lowering passenger data requirements

August 10, 2007 Privacy advocates say preflight screening proposal is less "intrusive" but doesn't correct underlying problems with watch list databases. TAGS: Transportation Security Administration, homeland security, airline, passenger, Homeland Security Secretary, traveler, flight, agent, database

Virgin Atlantic eases laptop battery restrictions

September 25, 2006 Passengers can now use an Apple or Dell laptop with a battery after the serial number is checked by a crew member. TAGS: airline, restriction, passenger, battery, Apple Computer, laptop computer, Dell, power supply

JetBlue chooses not to censor on-board TV

September 22, 2005 Airline leaves satellite TV service running, even as emergency-landing video plays over and over. TAGS: passenger, satellite television, flight, airline, crew, satellite, emergency, policy, TV, California, situation, video

Emirates latest to offer in-flight mobile

November 10, 2006 Deal signed by the airline enables travelers to use their mobile phones during flights. TAGS: airline, flight, passenger, mobile phone, GPRS, CDMA, Wi-Fi

Ryanair gambles on Internet bingo in the sky

November 2, 2006 Budget airline's passengers will be able to use their mobile phones to play online bingo, other games. TAGS: passenger, airline, mobile phone, launch, games

Common sense on security

March 15, 2005 Security expert Bruce Schneier recounts how the U.S. government's stance on secrecy changed to meet a changing threat. TAGS: SSI Ltd., classification, airline, passenger, procedure, rule, threat, government, access, security

In-flight Internet: Grounded for life?

January 25, 2008 It's been years since Boeing tried for lift-off with its Connexion service. Yet here we are still today, with barely a hint of airborne Wi-Fi.Photos: Putting Wi-Fi in the sky TAGS: Connexion, plane, Lufthansa, airline, passenger, aircraft, Forrester Research Inc., U.S., trial, carrier, Wi-Fi

Chinese airline opts for in-flight mobile service

September 4, 2007 Shenzhen Airlines to install OnAir's phone service across its fleet of Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft by mid-2009. TAGS: aircraft, fleet, airline, passenger, China, agreement, e-mail

Opera browser to take flight

November 2, 2005 In-flight entertainment firm taps Opera for next-generation user interface. TAGS: Opera browser, Opera Software, airline, passenger, entertainment, Web browser, agreement, keyboard, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp.

Beyond marshals: Safety in the skies

September 27, 2001 Robert McCashin, CEO of Identix, says the deployment of biometric technology can help airports screen against hijackers. But he cautions against the potential for abuse. TAGS: biometrics, airport, passenger, airline, terrorist, criminal, terrorism, security, U.S., database

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