What body scanners detect at US airports
New whole body scanners use millimeter wave technology to see through clothing revealing non metallic items like plastic explosives. Waves pass through clothing and the computer forms a 3 D image of the passenger using reflected waves. Each scanner costs about 170000 dollars.
Tightened TSA checks spread to U S airports worldwide
Travelers face extra pat downs and prohibitions on laps during final hour of flights as TSA broadens security on international arrivals to U S. The measure follows a Detroit bound incident and affects flights from overseas with last hour seating restrictions and stowed carry-ons.
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Officials say man on flight on Sunday posed no threat
The Sunday Northwest Airlines flight to Detroit faced a security scare when a Nigerian passenger became ill and spent an hour in the bathroom. FBI and TSA confirmed the incident was non threatening and the passenger was a legitimate businessman. White House briefing followed.
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TSA: Two passengers held after Ariz flight
Authorities detained two men feared to be acting suspicious aboard U S Airways Flight 192 from Orlando to Phoenix. TSA and Phoenix police met the men at Sky Harbor after the plane landed about 8 p m. FBI agents questioned them while investigators found no dangerous items on the aircraft or baggage.
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Obama urges continued heightened airline security
President Obama asked officials to maintain elevated air travel security after a second incident on a flight into Detroit. White House spokesman Bill Burton said Obama was briefed about 9 a.m. Hawaii time and requested another briefing as soon as possible.
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