Daily Roundup--February 7, 2012
February 7, 2012
Frank@OBOW in Daily Roundup

The TSA will allow West Yellowstone Airport, the seasonal Montana airport, to hire private screeners rather than fly in government employees. This will not only save lots of money but create jobs for local residents. I wonder if they’re doing it because it makes sense or because a new law may force them to make similar decisions?

 

The U.S. Congress has approved a new FAA funding bill and the President is expected to sign it.

 

Alaska Air will soon start flying to Philadelphia and Ft. Lauderdale. It’s also dropping Miami from its route map.

 

Grand Canyon National Park has banned the sale of plastic water bottles. It’s not the first national park to do this.

 

Happy 200th birthday to Charles Dickens.

 

 

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