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Seen At 11: Airplane Germs Are Everywhere, Just Waiting To Make You Sick

Someone usually tells you to “pack your patience” when you fly during the holidays. But what you should be doing is packing hand sanitizer. An investigation uncovered some unwelcome travel companions and how you can avoid getting sick.

2012/11/21

A Boeing 747 commercial jet flies in front of the Moon - Sep 30, 2010 - Photo: GERARD JULIEN/AFP/Getty Images

Skies Over Rockland County To Get Noisier

The FAA airspace redesign is intended to ease congestion and delays at the three main New York City area airports starting in 2012.

2010/12/08

A woman stands inside a full-body scanner that detects explosives and drugs as a measure of airport security. (CBS)

Pilot Refuses Full-Body Scan, Says TSA Doesn’t Make Travel Safer

A Tennessee pilot who says he’s tired of being manhandled by security agents is waiting to see if he will lose his job because he refused a full body scan.

CBS New York–2010/10/20

The eastern tower of the George Washington Bridge is seen from Fort Lee, NJ - Apr 17, 2010 - Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880

George Washington Bridge Beacon Celebrates 75 Years

The last remaining aviation beacon on the east coast is the one atop the George Washington Bridge’s eastern tower.

WCBS 880–2010/08/06

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