Today’s travel briefing highlights Hackers and Lobbyist. Both possess incredible influence as they continue to impact travel headlines. Most recently, movements toward inflight internet have been questioned by potential hacking. The FAA reported “that Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner passenger jet may have a serious security vulnerability in its onboard computer networks that could allow passengers to access the plane’s control systems.”

Also, the travel industry’s lobby whose members include airlines, hotels, and tourism agencies spent $290,000 in just the first half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form. According to the AP, ” the group lobbied on U.S. visa issues, the nation’s entry-exit system for international visitors, travel promotion and other matters.”

Wired reports on Internet Security on Planes

“Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner passenger jet may have a serious security vulnerability in its onboard computer networks that could allow passengers to access the plane’s control systems, according to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.”

Travel Lobby Spends $290,000

“The Travel Industry Association of America, whose members include airlines, hotels and tourism agencies, spent $290,000 in the first half of 2007 to lobby the federal government, according to a disclosure form.”

Facial Screenings?

From the Daily KOS: “Oh this is just priceless. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners are learning to recognize a special set of forbidden facial expressions. If your face slips into one of these during a TSA inspection, you will be taken aside and given a more detailed screening”

Wallpaper’s Best Hotel

Wallpaper recently posted their best. The nominees were impressive, but this winner is truly a classic. “Consisting of nine suites in architect Claudio Nardi’s former studio, a historic factory complex, Riva Lofts’ emphasis is on detail. Each lofty, light-filled suite is a chic ensemble of heritage and modern pieces. Mies Van der Rohe armchairs cluster round tropical wood tables in the breakfast lounge, while the bedrooms boast unique, artist-designed touches.” Be sure to watch the video at the above link.