The TSA and American Airlines, through a joint initiative, will install new screening technology, including automated security screening lanes and CT scanners, at select American Airlines hubs nationwide this fall.

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced the winners of the annual Rail Safety & Security Excellence Awards.

Leo, a baggage robot developed by air transport IT provider SITA, is being trialed at the Geneva airport. 

Travel Leaders Group released nationwide survey data on airport wait times, enrollment in Trusted Traveler programs, and the top item travelers would like TSA security to eliminate.

Since 2009, the TSA has not conducted necessary and comprehensive perimeter-security studies.

The Québec City Jean-Lesage International Airport caters to 11 airlines and serves 1.6 million passengers per year. The latest expansion beginning in 2006 increased the terminal’s capacity and helped to enhance the level of customer service, but it also led to an enhanced security and operations system that is driving both airport efficiency and safety.

The Senate approved legislation that would boost domestic travel security.

The TSA has commended 13 transit and passenger-rail agencies for achieving the TSA's highest rating for transit security.
 

Economic crime is on the rise, with cybercrime affecting almost a third of global businesses, according to a survey by PwC.
 

A new Index from Henley & Partners reports on the power of passports, judging the top passports in the world by the amount of visa-free travel they entitle their owner to.