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Mines found in suitcase (TSA)

Woman Flying To SFO Checks Luggage Containing Explosives

A New Jersey woman headed to San Francisco International Airport was briefly detained Tuesday after Transportation Security Administration screeners found explosive devices inside a suitcase she had checked for the flight, federal authorities told CBS San Francisco.

2012/05/01

Security officers at San Francisco International Airport (David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

ConsumerWatch: Adding Up All Those Airline Fees

With the travel season underway, more and more passengers are getting frustrated with added airline fees. From baggage to wireless signal access, last year the airline industry reported revenue of $22 billion from a la cart fees.

KPIX 5–2011/06/06

Travelers at the Mineta San Jose International Airport (Mineta San Jose)

ConsumerWatch: Local Airport Luggage Scales Get High Marks For Accuracy

Airline passengers have no shortage of things to complain about, but the accuracy of the luggage scales at the three bay area airports isn’t one of them, according to the county officials responsible for checking those devices.

KPIX 5–2011/04/29

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