Security Screening Checkpoint News Today

LAX announced a pilot program today for United Airlines travelers departing from terminals 7 and 8 to pre-schedule a 15-minute window to go through the security screening checkpoint.

By City News Service Photo: Getty Images LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Crews have begun a $230 million renovation project to overhaul gate and lounge areas and replace passenger boarding bridges in Terminal 6 at LAX as part of the airports $14.5 billion modernization project. "LAX is bringing to life our vision for a reimagined airport from top to bottom, providing the very best terminals, transportation and services to our guests," said Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners Sean Burton. "Terminal ...

In houston today, the tsa is closing a security screening checkpoint at george w. bush -- george h.w. bush int continental airport. this is the second day in a row theyve had to do this because of a shortage of workers due to the government shutdown. renee marsh is live at reagan national airport with more on the shutdowns impact on travel. >> reporter: well, george h.w. bush inter continental airport forced the shuttledown because of a lack of tsa or a shortage of tsa staffing at the armt. airp...