TSA, state officials target long security lines at Kahului Airport on Maui
Officials with TSA and the state Department of Transportation held a news conference on Thursday, Sept. 1, to announce the “significant” improvements that went into effect to tackle long lines at security checkpoints at the Kahului Airport on Maui.
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Transportation Security Administration and Department of Transportation officials have announced efforts to reduce long lines at the security checkpoints at Kahului Airport.
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Lines of departing passengers at Kahului Airport seemed to be moving more quickly through Transportation Security Administration checkpoints following security enhancements announced by TSA and the state Department of Transportation.3/6
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The TSA security upgrades include credential authentication technology to confirm validity of travelers’ photo identification.4/6
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New computed tomography scanners generate 3-D images of the contents of carry-on bags.5/6
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A demonstration by a TSA passenger-screening canine team.6/6
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TSA passenger-screening canine teams have returned to Kahului Airport after a five-year absence. The four teams are tasked with sniffing out explosives in carry-on bags. Their identities were not provided.
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