Detroit Metropolitan Airport News

US Adds Faster Screening To More Airports

February 8, 2012

A pilot scheme that moves passengers through pre-flight security screening more quickly if they volunteer information about themselves in advance is set to expand to 28 of the nation's busiest airports, US officials said on Wednesday.
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US Plans To Speed Up Airport Security Checks

October 5, 2011

Frequent flyers in the United States who undergo prior government background checks are being allowed through airport security screening faster under an initiative being developed by the Transportation Security Administration, the agency said.
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Detroit Sept 11 Airline Passengers No Threat: FBI

September 12, 2011

Three airline passengers questioned after their "suspicious activity" prompted a military fighter jet escort into Detroit airport on the anniversary of the September 11 attacks have been released without charges, the FBI said on Monday.
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Military Jets Escort Flights Over Security Scares

September 12, 2011

US military jets were scrambled to escort two passenger airline flights on Sunday because of security scares, as Americans marked the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
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Four US Airports To Test Expedited Screening

July 15, 2011

US authorities will begin allowing some frequent fliers later this year to participate in an expedited screening trial at four hub airports, the Transportation Security Administration said on Thursday.
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