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eXpectdelaYs.com has extensive Pittsburgh G-20 Summit delay and traffic related information

Pittsburgh, PA - September 2009 - eXpectdelaYs.com has compiled a useful collection of Pittsburgh G-20 Summit information and links to help you get around during the G-20 Summit. Information available includes links to major Pittsburgh G-20 web sites, maps of road closure and restricted areas, lists of closures and mass transit information as well as other useful links and information.

Full details are found at the eXpectdelaYs.com G-20 Summit Delay and Traffic page.

Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has started a Facebook page

Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport (MSP) - September 2009 - The title to this story says it all ... the Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport now has a Facebook page. At this point, there is very little on it except for 7 photos. There is also a message that you can not follow MSP on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mspairport . The Twitter page does have quite a few updates. Stay tuned!

Budget cuts at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) could mean delays for passengers

Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) - September 2009 -- Proposed budget cuts are anticipated to be enacted for Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) due to declining revenues. The cuts will effect shuttle drivers and the staff that clears the runways during storms, so this could translate into airport delays for travelers. So be sure to check you flight arrival and departure times in advance at web sites like eXpectdelaYs.com before you head off to the airport, especially during bad weather. And be sure to allow some extra time if you rely on the on airport shuttle to get between terminals and to the Westin, and presumably to parking lots as well.

Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt has opened a store in Terminal 1 at LAX

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - September 2009 - LAX has opened another airport restaurant that is an outlet of a local establishment. Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt has opened an airport store in conjunction with HMSHost in LAX Terminal 1, the Southwest / US Airways terminal.  Travelers can enjoy the company's "Swirly Goodness" as they call it, while at the airport. Pinkberry serves flavored frozen yogurt that can be topped with fresh fruit, and is evidently a local favorite in Los Angeles; being from the opposite coast, we'll have to take their word for it, but it looks good. Check out their website for more details, but beware that the site plays a song that you can't turn off! http://www.pinkberry.com/

TSA Implementing New Enhanced Threat Detection Capability at Checkpoints Nationwide - Will now screen certain powders at airport security checkpoints

Washington - Sep 2009 - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today it is further bolstering existing explosives detection capabilities by deploying additional tools to screen powdered substances at checkpoints. TSA Acting Administrator Gale Rossides said, "These enhancements are part of TSA's efforts to stay ahead of emerging threats while continually strengthening our layered approach to security." The TSA is deploying powder explosives detection kits to airports around the country to enhance existing explosives detection capabilities and further strengthen our layers of security. Passengers should know that while common powders are not prohibited, a small percentage may require additional screening. Typical security checkpoint procedures will remain the same. The vast majority of commonly carried powders, like most medication, infant formula and makeup, are unlikely to need further screening.

Why is TSA testing powders?
TSA knows that chemical powders may be used to create improvised explosive devices. By further bolstering explosives detection capabilities, TSA is strengthening layers of security to help mitigate risk and keep the traveling public safe. For more information about TSA, visit www.tsa.gov.

Excepted from: http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2009/0908.shtm