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November 16, 2012

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TSA responds to claims of unencrypted barcodes
According to Transportation Security Administration chief John Pistole, whistle-blowing about unencrypted barcodes on PreCheck boarding passes was exaggerated. He noted that people on the no-fly list cannot print out a boarding pass at all, and those allowed to fly must print out a boarding pass at the airport. The TSA is working with technology companies to possibly encrypt the barcode. Homeland Security Today (11/15)

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Congressman asks why TSA won't relaunch scanners
Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., asked during a hearing Thursday why the Transportation Security Administration doesn't put 91 full-body scanners currently in storage back in airports. This way, he said travelers could decide whether they prefer speed or privacy. The TSA put the scanners in storage because software to replace more life-like, nude images of passengers didn't work. NextGov (11/15)

Trends & Technology

DOT says airline workforce is bigger than last year
A preliminary report from the Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics shows an overall increase in U.S. airlines' workforces in September over the same month last year. The overall workforce number was slightly lower than in August. The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires (11/15)

SeatID connects passengers before takeoff
The new application SeatID allows users to connect with other passengers on their flights via social media. The app works across multiple social networks to show which passengers a traveler can expect to see on a flight, and also lets fliers learn about their fellow travelers' interest. The Wall Street Journal/Tech Europe blog (11/14)

Thanksgiving travel estimates at LAX about same as last year
Based on projections from California's LAX airport, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving will not be the busiest travel day of the holiday period -- Sunday will be the most active. The airport estimates that almost 1.8 million travelers will pass through the airport, similar to the number of fliers last year. San Jose Mercury News (Calif.) (free registration) (11/14)

Airline News Spotlight

AMR chief reportedly has updated creditors on merger talks
AMR CEO Tom Horton updated the company's official creditors committee about merger discussions with US Airways, say sources familiar with the discussions. During a meeting with creditors, Horton reportedly said that the creditors should get above 70% of the shares of a merged American Airlines/US Airways. The sources also said Horton sought assurance from US Airways that merging the two carriers would not result in increased labor costs. The Wall Street Journal (11/14), The Dallas Morning News (free content)/The Associated Press (11/14), Reuters (11/14)

United Airlines recovers from computer malfunction
United Airlines announced that it has resolved a software malfunction yesterday that stalled service for about two hours and led to hundreds of flight delays at major airports across the U.S. This is the third time that the carrier's service has been affected by a computer-related problem. Reuters (11/15), Bloomberg Businessweek (11/15), Fox Business/The Associated Press (11/15), The Wall Street Journal (11/15)

Policy & Regulatory

Senator sees "signs" that Obama will sign anti-ETS bill
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., remarked on what he called "encouraging signs" that President Barack Obama will sign into law a bill Thune cosponsored that would allow the Department of Transportation to block U.S. airlines from complying with a controversial European Union emissions policy. The bill passed Congress, but Obama has not yet given an indication of his stance. The Hill/E2 Wire blog (11/14)

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Registration now open for the 12th Annual AAAE Aviation Security Summit
Registration is now open for the 12th Annual AAAE/TSA/DHS Aviation Security Summit taking place Dec. 10 and 11 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va. The 12th Annual AAAE/TSA/DHS Aviation Security Summit will continue the tradition of AAAE and federal aviation security policymakers coming together at a joint summit to review the complex issues surrounding aviation security today. Senior TSA and DHS officials, as well as representatives from other federal agencies and Congress, will speak at the summit. Airport and airline representatives and recognized aviation industry leaders will also be invited to participate in the program. Click here to register!

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