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In 'airports of the future,' everything new is old again

  • Written by Janet Bednarek, Professor of History, University of Dayton
Just because an airport looks impressive doesn't mean it functions well.AP Photo/Emrah Gurel

As massive new airports open across Asia and the Middle East, U.S. airports are enhancing security checkpoints with technological gadgets to screen passengers and luggage more quickly. All these projects are often touted as “airports of the future,&rdq...

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