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Two-Tier ‘Privileged Flyer’ Program Advances in EU

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“We have in various articles catalogued US programs that allow one to be “pre-approved” and thus avoid the long lines of those who are yet, apparently, to be considered potential terrorists. Eventually, such system will turn into something more difficult, of course – as the emphasis shifts from the approved to the non-approved.  In other words, eventually those who are not approved to travel may have trouble taking advantage of modern travel conveniences such as planes, trains, buses and eventually automobiles. Now in a press release, we are informed the EU is taking steps to harmonize its travel program with the US’s and other powers.”

http://www.thedailybell.com/28768/Two-Tier-Privileged-Flyer-Program-Advances-in-EU-Non-Approved-Unable-to-Fly

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What in Space Are We Doing?

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“We’re inclined to believe that the era of space exploration is pretty much over with. No funding. Public boredom. Too many other problems here at home. And so on. End of story.  That, however, is not the case. Not at all. Yes, budgets have shrunk. And yes, the federal government is getting out of hands-on involvement with the business (though it still provides a measure of funding for research). But private enterprise (often aided by juicy government grants) is leaping into space in a big way, and some very exciting research by space scientists is going on.”

http://www.caseyresearch.com/node/41564

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Homeland Security seizes pilot’s helicopter for flying on revoked license

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“The federal government is confiscating William Stokely’s helicopter as part of a plea deal reached earlier this month.  Homeland Security agents arrested the Tulsa ad man and seasonal resident of Forest Highlands, an exclusive gated community south of Flagstaff, at the Flagstaff Airport last summer. His pilot’s license had been revoked by the FAA for flying too close to homes in Flagstaff, according to court documents. A longtime pilot, he also apparently needed to provide the FAA with proof that he was medically cleared to have a license.”

http://azdailysun.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/copter-caper-costs-pilot-his-aircraft/article_14e7b06d-63ae-5205-97b3-b833ff7132b4.html

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Airlines made windfall profits after EU freeze on carbon taxes

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“Airlines made up to half a billion euros in windfall profits last year by passing on a carbon surcharge to travellers despite an EU decision to freeze its controversial carbon tax, environmentalists said on Tuesday.  Green group Transport and Environment said airlines chalked up extra revenues estimated at 486 million euros ($650 million) even though EU climate commissioner Connie Hedegaard in November decided to ‘stop the clock’ on an EU carbon tax angering the global aviation industry.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/01/22/airlines-made-windfall-profits-after-eu-freeze-on-carbon-taxes/

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Airlines Merger: Competition vs. the Great Trusts

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“The new American Airlines resulting from the deal would boast revenues of close to $40 billion and offer nearly 7,000 flights per day. Interested observers should ask what makes such mergers possible and whether they are the results of legitimate, free market competition, or something else entirely.  Airlines epitomize a system of big business cartelization that grows up out of huge cost barriers to potential market challengers created by legal and regulatory requirements. Contrary to the rhetoric of ‘unbridled’ markets, airlines are among the corporations most entangled in federal regulatory structures — and that’s just the way they like it.”

http://c4ss.org/content/17209

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How To Get Kicked Off Your Flight

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“Have you ever given some thought to how easily you can be removed from an airline flight, told to gather your belongings and leave the plane immediately because you’ve been deemed a ‘risk to the flight?’ It’s easier than you might think for it to occur. Flight attendants have the power to have you removed at will, specifically their will.”

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kevin-richberg/get-kick-off-your-flight_b_2512830.html

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Thrown Off a United Airlines Flight for Taking Pictures

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“The allegedly off-limits picture.”

http://upgrd.com/matthew/thrown-off-a-united-airlines-flight-for-taking-pictures.html

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Copper wire stolen from Sea-Tac runway lighting system

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“Thieves stole 1,000 feet of copper wire last week from the lighting system that helps planes land in low visibility at Sea-Tac Airport.  The FAA said the wiring was taken from the approach light system for Runway 34L. It’s part of the runway’s Instrument Landing System.  There have been no flight delays as a result.  Work is under way to replace the wiring. The system is expected to be back online early next week. There was no indication if there are any suspects in the case.”

http://www.nwcn.com/news/washington/192100051.html

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Furloughed FAA employee goes on Miami shooting rampage

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“A depressed Florida man shot his wife and two children before killing himself after closing his hot air balloon business and facing losing his job as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector because of automatic budget cuts known as ‘sequestration.’  A source told CBS News that 45-year-old Carlos Zuniga was depressed in the weeks before he shot his wife 43-year-old wife, Michelle, his 14-year-old daughter, Lauren, and his 11-year-old son, Stefan. Carlos Zuniga then killed himself.  Stefan Zuniga died at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center on Thursday morning. Both the wife and the daughter were in critical condition.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/02/22/sequester-budget-cuts-may-have-triggered-miami-shooting-rampage/

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TSA Detains 3 Year Old In Wheelchair Who Suffers from Spina Bifida

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TSA Detains 3 Year Old In Wheelchair Who Suffers from Spina Bifida

“Lucy, who suffers from Spina bifida and is confined to a wheelchair was on her way to Disney World when she was stopped after going through security at her home airport. She, along with her parents and siblings made it through the security checkpoint without a problem until the TSA stopped them on their way to their gate. TSA promptly took away Lucy’s favorite toy which led her to weep uncontrollably. TSA demanded that her parents stop recording. Lucy’s father, a lawyer, told them that he was legally allowed to record them and her mother said repeatedly ‘you’re not touching my daughter’ without a camera documenting their actions.”

http://www.economicpolicyjournal.com/2013/02/tsa-detains-3yr-old-in-wheelchair-who.html

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