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As the discussion of how to best secure our airports heats up, there are plenty of people throwing out ideas for how to keep travelers safe. Some of the ideas involve tactics that sound like science fiction such as mind reading, advanced lie detection, and three dimensional body scanning. There are more traditional ideas in the mix as well, such as randomizing screening methods, or more intense one-on-one screenings.

It is unclear which proposals will stick in the long run and be added to our security routines, but the ideas are certainly fascinating to read about. Check out this AP article for a more in depth look at some of the security proposals that are currently being considered.

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Today the government has taken action in attempt to prevent these situations from happening anymore. The Obama administration had imposed a three hour limit for airplane tarmac delays.

Under the new regulations, airlines operating domestic flights will be able only to keep passengers on board for three hours before they must be allowed to disembark a delayed flight. The regulation provides exceptions only for safety or security or if air traffic control advises the pilot in command that returning to the terminal would disrupt airport operations.

In addition to the disembarking regulations, airlines must also provide food and water to any passengers stranded for two hours or longer, and working lavatories must also be available.

The regulations will go into effect in 120 days.

Read the full AP article here.

Terrorist plots have radically changed airport security measures. Now, every checked bag is examined, liquids are not allowed on planes, and passengers must remove their shoes to pass security check points. This was not the case just ten years ago. Over the course of the decade though, travelers have just gotten used to these measures. It would be nearly unthinkable for any traveler to show up at the airport ten minutes before departure with a bottle of water in hand.

The internet has played just as significant a role in the evolution of the travel industry as the terror attacks did, but in a different way. Travel booking sites such as Orbitz.com and Travelocity allow travelers to book flights, hotels, and rental cars online. Travel review sites such as TripAdvisor.com allow travelers to read reviews of hotels to make sure they don’t get stuck somewhere they don’t want to be. The internet has truly empowered travelers in great ways over the last ten years.

Travel has changed in many other significant ways as well. To get a more in depth take on this topic, read the AP story at yahoo news.