Miami International 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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AMR Woes May Hit Dallas, Miami, Chicago Airports

December 3, 2011

The finances of three major US airports could weaken from the bankruptcy of American Airlines and its parent company, Fitch Ratings said on Friday as it revised rating outlooks on some of their debt.
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US Airport Bonds Eyed In American Bankruptcy

November 30, 2011

The move by American Airlines to seek bankruptcy protection on Tuesday raised concerns over billions of dollars of tax-exempt debt, particularly issued by airports where the carrier has a big presence.
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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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Miami Airport Snake Smuggler Fined USD$400

September 14, 2011

A man who was caught at Miami airport trying to smuggle seven baby pythons and three baby tortoises concealed in his underwear and pockets was fined USD$400 by a US judge on Wednesday.
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Man Arrested At Airport With Snakes In His Pants

August 30, 2011

A man was arrested at Miami airport after security screeners said they found snakes and tortoises inside his trousers as he tried to board a flight for Brazil.
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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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