Travelling is exciting, regardless of whether it’s for work or pleasure – seeing new things, meeting new people, experiencing new cultures. It really is one of the most rewarding things to do. But the further afield you travel, the more often you’ll find yourself having to deal with long haul flights. Continue reading
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Our top 3 winter travel tips
While it may seem strange that people are jetting off around the world while you’re working the days away until Christmas winter is a busy time of year for airports. With people flying off to visit family, flying abroad for Christmas or just wanting to experience some warm weather for a week or two airports are still bustling. Although there may be slightly fewer passengers than in the summer months, the arctic weather conditions make airport life more hectic than usual. Here are out top tips to keep you safe and punctual while travelling this winter. Continue reading
Airport scams – what to look for
Getting through airport security often feels like a miracle in itself. Pass through any UK airport and there’s a distinct chance you’ll be stopped by security.
Try not to view this as a hindrance. Airport security checks are designed to keep people safe. Okay they delay you a little but as long as you have nothing to hide what have you got to fear? Continue reading
Streamline airport security
It’s a headache you face when you go on holiday. What do you pack, how much can you carry, will you get stopped by security?
This year make the difference. Prevent the chances of getting stopped by security, you could avoid person screening altogether by taking the professional travellers guide to catching a plane. Continue reading
Are you carrying a prohibited item to the airport?
Arrive at the airport in plenty of time for a flight and you don’t want to be delayed by the security services, it’ll put you in a bad mood and could spoil the beginning of your holiday.
Special measures will ensure your sail through security. Just make sure you’re not carrying a prohibited item, scan through your hand luggage for these easy to overlook items. Continue reading
5 things you’ll want in your hand luggage
If you’re a frequent flyer, you’ll know what to take on a plane. You’ll have a list of essentials you can’t go a flight without. But for most of us, flying is a one-off. A holiday occasion. If you’re jumping on a plane for the long haul you’re going to want to take a few essentials with you. Continue reading
3 security benefits of full body scanners
Although there has been a huge amount of controversy about the implementation of full aka whole body scanners in airports the technology is useful in other industries.
There has also been some controversy around ‘backscatter’ scanners, a type of full body scanning system that uses micro x-rays. Confusion is rife regarding the amount of radiation a backscatter scanner emits. At one stage the level was deemed unacceptable but the latest research in America shows that a person “would have to receive more than 17,000 screenings in a year []to exceed government standards” (CNN.com). Continue reading
General safety advice for trips to the airport
We all know the safety risks associated with flying. Airport security has been tightened in recent years and this is a good thing, it’s designed to protect you so try not to see it as a burden, look at it as a minor hindrance just before you fly away on holiday.
Apart from the threat of terrorism, other crimes are heavily linked with airport travel. These include theft from person and theft from vehicles parked at the airport as well. Continue reading
How will 3D facial recognition improve public security?
BBC’s Bang Goes the Theory series recently shone on a torch on big data. During the show they discussed how big data is being used to improve facial recognition software.
The show speculated that 3D facial recognition could be smart enough to detect emotions on our faces. It also exposed flaws in 2D facial recognition technology, showing how the software failed to realise when it was seeing a picture of a person or a real person standing in front of the camera. Continue reading
5 surprising things you can’t take in your hand luggage
Airport security is no laughing matter. It’s in place to save lives and stop people from taking things on board a plane that could pose a risk. But there are few things you can’t take on a plane that may surprise you. Stuff that you don’t deem dangerous. Continue reading
