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August 21, 2025

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TSA Launches eGates to Speed Up Airport Security Checkpoint Lines
(SOURCE: USA TODAY)

Airport security checkpoint lines can sometimes feel like a major hold-up, but the launch of new electronic gates may help travelers get through them faster. Called eGates, these new security checkpoint features automatically compare someone's biometrics against their identification document and boarding pass instead of by a Transportation Security Administration officer at the podium, according to a news release by the agency on Aug. 19.

 
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AVIATION

How Airlines & Manufacturers Are Defending Against the Rise of Turbulence (SIMPLE FLYING)

TSA Bans New Items in Checked Bags. See What They Are, Why They're Banned. (USA TODAY)

AI in Air Pricing: Why It Matters for Buyers (BTN)

China Airlines Signs Network Deal with Southwest (ASIAN AVIATION)

Delta Previews New Platform For Corporate Customers and TMCs (TRAVEL WEEKLY)

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Remote Working Abroad Boosts Hotel Demand (HOTEL MANAGEMENT)

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Kintetsu and Shell Aviation Sign SAF Agreement (MOBILITY PLAZA)

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Argentina - Unionized air traffic controllers plan to conduct several labor strikes across Argentina Aug. 22-30. Air travel disruptions likely.

Australia - Airport ground staff to observe strike at Perth Airport in Perth, Australia, Aug. 21-22. Reconfirm flights.

Bermuda, Canada and United States - Hurricane Erin tracking north-northwestward in the North Atlantic Ocean early Aug. 20. Coastal impacts likely along the US east coast.

United Kingdom - Immigration-related protests and counterprotests likely across UK Aug. 23-24. Heightened security, disruptions, confrontations likely.  

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