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Travel Briefing: Diamond Lanes & Beijing

Next time you go to the airport you might stumble upon a new security system. According to CNN the TSA is implementing a trial system called Diamond Lanes. This will allow travelers to select one of three lanes that they feel fits their style as a traveler. Are you an expert, a casual traveler or a family? Depending on your self selected status there will be a lane just for you.

We’re interested in seeing how this will pan out. There’s a good chance, no matter what people consider themselves, they’re going to choose the lane that’s moving fastest.

/// Daily Headlines

New airport security speed options [CNN]

Read CNN’s article about a new system the TSA is considering for airport security. It could ease the pressure of security lines, or make things more confusing.

Beijing Opens New Olympic-Ready Terminal [ABC]

“On Friday, Beijing opened its newest airport terminal – a gargantuan glass-and-steel creation built to accommodate a surge in visitors for the Summer Olympics.”

Weak dollar draws more European visitors in 2007 [USAT]

“The USA received 1.5 million more visits from overseas last year than in 2006 as the weak U.S. dollar lured more Europeans interested in exercising their increased buying power.”

Now Boarding Business Class [NYT]

“For a long time, low-cost carriers like Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways have had a reputation for catering to leisure travelers — in fact, half of Southwest’s passengers and 75 percent of JetBlue’s customers fit in that category.” Now carriers are beginning to expand their deals to suit business travelers…

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Categories: transport, innovations, service | Written by: WJS FEATURES | Date: March 03, 2008

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