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Air Highways
Security Watch
U.S. Airport
Executives, Businesses, Federal and Congressional Leaders at
Security Conference
DFW
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Texas held the first major meeting of
airport executives following 9/11, with airport security
technology, deadlines and costs at the top of agenda. More
than 2400 airport industry professionals will attend the
largest American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)
Conference and Exposition since it began 74 years ago. The
meeting is being held at the Wyndham Anatole Hotel in
Dallas. Top federal and congressional leaders will address
the group, including Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) Chief John Magaw, FAA Administrator Jane Garvey and
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas. Donald Carty,
CEO and Chairman of AMR Corporation will also speak at the
conference
Clearly
much has changed in our world since 9/11. This meeting
allows airports, airlines and government officials a
strategic chance to candidly communicate about these changes
and the future," says Jeff Fegan, CEO of DFW Airport, which
has posted one of the strongest rebounds of any major
airport in the country. "The TSA has a challenging job ahead
in working with 429 airports across the country. It's
important for all of us to remember this is a team effort
between the nation's airports, the airlines and the federal
government, with traveler's security and convenience as the
top priorities." Several business announcements are expected
by DFW Airport over the course of the four-day conference,
including news of new international business and a new
survey detailing airport business priorities, travel trends
and security.
More than
250 companies occupy over 325 booths showcasing the latest
in aviation-related advancements and technology. Attendees
will be able to tour featured exhibits such as a new
"Security Pavilion" which is being offered for the first
time as part of the exposition. The host airport has
constructed a "DFW Village" which is showcasing companies
involved in the Airport's $2.6 Capital Development Program.
Also included in the DFW Village is the prototype of the new
Automated People Mover (APM) System Train Car that
conference-goers can actually walk through and experience.
Conference participants will be updated on DFW's award
winning designs for the Automated People Mover System and
the new International Terminal D with 35 Capital Development
affiliated companies. DFW's Small and Emerging Business,
DPS, and Marketing departments will also be
exhibiting.
About
AAAE: The American Association of Airport Executives,
founded in 1928, is the world's premier association of
airport executives. The not-for-profit organization and its
affiliate the International Association of Airport
Executives comprise the world's largest professional
organization for airport executives, representing thousands
of airport management people at public use airports
worldwide. Editor's Note: Sponsors of the DFW Village
include: Austin Commercial, Basye & Associates,
Bombardier Transportation, CAGE, Inc., Campbell &
Associates, Carol Naughton & Associates, Carter &
Burgess Inc., Chiang, Patel & Yerby Inc., Clarity Visual
Systems, Corgan Associates Inc., Daktronics, Economy Signs,
E. Evans Associates, Freese & Nichols Inc., Halff
Associates Inc., Halliburton KBR, Hensel Phelps Construction
Co., HKS Inc., HNTB Corporation, KJM Associates, L.A. Fuess
Partners, Lea+Elliott Inc., Leo A Daly, Lockwood, Andrews,
Newman Inc., LOPEZGARCIA Group, Meridian Commercial Inc.,
Paragon Project Resources Inc., PSA Constructors, Ross &
Baruzzini, Signature Graphics, Terra-Mar Inc.,
TransSolutions LLC, Walter P. Moore & Associates,
Williams Russell and Johnson Inc.
About
DFW International Airport: Located halfway between the
cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW International
Airport is the world's third busiest, serving 55 million
passengers a year. Offering nearly 2,000 flights daily, DFW
Airport provides nonstop service to 129 domestic and 26
international destinations worldwide.
News Item, Sept.
15, 2001: Security will bring lasting delays The security
measures imposed in the wake of this week's terror
attacks will have a lasting impact on passengers
traveling through the USA's already congested airports.
Passengers will have to wait in longer check-in lines,
carry more documentation, pass through more rigorous
security checks and possibly bring fewer carry-on items
aboard.
Coping
with Negative Travel Advisories
(1)
News Release to Travel Industry from the World Tourism
Organization
Tourism
knocked down, but not out:
Madrid, 17 September, 2001 - The terrorist attacks on New
York and Washington last week dealt a terrible blow to
the tourism industry, but officials of the World Tourism
Organization are predicting that the industry will
demonstrate its characteristic resilience with a quick
recovery. Continued
Below.
(2)
Preparation Can Help Cut Down on Travel
Delays
Inexperienced
and experienced travelers alike can help ease airport
security delays by following these simple guidelines:
1.
Arrive at the airport up to two hours before departure
for domestic flights and up to three hours before
departure for international flights. Carry at least one
form of photo ID at all times. A second photo ID might be
required at some airports.
2.
Reconfirm your flight directly with the airline 24 to 48
hours prior to departure.
3. Be
aware that there might be special parking and unloading
restrictions. some airports might have eliminated
curbside check-in.
4. Take
only those items truly necessary for the trip. Once at
the airport, be prepared to have your belongings searched
by security personnel. Laptop computers and other
electronic devices might require additional time to clear
security.
5. Make
sure all luggage, both checked and carry-on, is tagged
with the passenger's name. Identification should be
placed on both the outside and inside of each piece of
luggage.
6. After
checking luggage, passengers should go directly to their
gate.
7. Never
leave luggage unattended or under the watch of a
stranger.
8. Do
not accept any item from a stranger or carry any package
with unknown contents.
9. Upon
arrival at your destination, go immediately to the
baggage-claim area to pick up your luggage. Have the
claim stubs available.
Check
Current Status at American
Airports
Where
are you flying to and from?
Three more
valuable sites for these times
1.
http://www.cdc.gov:
Center of Disease Control- symptoms, diagnosis and
treatment of Anthrax.
2.
http://www.fbi.gov:
Federal Bureau of Investigation : photos and
background on the most wanted terrorists.
3.
http://www.USDOJ.gov:
: U.S. Department of Justice - photos and
biographical information about the nation's most wanted
fugitives.
Volunteers of
America:
The
September 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center
and the Pentagon has had a devastating effect on
thousands of families. Volunteers of America tackles
personal crises and emergency situations every day
&endash; thankfully, not on the scale we are witnessing
today, but devastating nonetheless. Our mission of
emergency assistance and ongoing support comforts more
than a million people each year. We ask that you remember
to help people in need &endash; not just in this crisis
period &endash; but also in the difficult months to come,
with a contribution to the Volunteers of America Help
and Hope Fund.http://www.voa.org/
Senior
Spirit: Baltazara Lagda has been a member of
Volunteers of America Senior Companion in Seattle, Wash.,
since 1990. Baltazara is 90 years old.
New
Generations to Love and Protect: More than 100,000
American children go to sleep homeless each night. Many
children lived cruel lives at the time Volunteers of
America was founded. In 1900, more than 100 infants out
of every 1,000 would not live to their first birthdays.
Volunteers of America responded to the
needs...
PATA:
Airline Passenger Safety and Security The Top
Priority
The Pacific Asia Travel
Association (PATA) Board of Directors held a fruitful
meeting in Taipei, September 22-23, where they discussed
PATA business and made plans for the future. Some 110
board members, committee members and spouses travelled to
Taipei from 19 different countries. "Particularly after
the events of September 11, it was critical for our
members to come together," said Mr. Joseph A. McInerney,
PATA CEO. "We were all pleased with the turnout and high
level of participation." Among the highlights of the
board and committee meetings:
* The Research
Committee reported that PATA's Strategic Information
Centre has commissioned a paper in response to the
September 11 attacks. The paper will include an analysis
of the current situation, three scenarios for the future
and, most importantly, the strategic implications the
recent events will have for the travel industry. The
paper, expected to be completed by October 15, will be
updated monthly or as events ensue.
* PATA's carrier members
noted the far-reaching implications of the terrorist
attacks and issued the following statement: "Of vital
importance now are the actions taken for the safety and
security of airline passengers. We feel that, along with
the carriers, respective governments should be involved
in ensuring air travel security."
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