Fireworks, knives and replica guns spotted in female passenger’s hand luggage
Over 80 consumer grade fireworks, three knives, two replica firearms and one canister of pepper spray were among…
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Topics related to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the U.S. agency that oversees security for the traveling public, especially at airports.
The best (and worst) days to fly during the 2025 holidays
Over the 2025 holidays – between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day – a staggering 32.5 million seats…
US airports expecting busiest Independence Day holiday weekend on record
The 2024 Independence Day holiday rush started early in the US with the busiest travel days still yet…
TSA sees new record levels of passengers screened in single day at US airports
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recorded a new record for the number of passengers screened at airports…
Passenger attempts to board flight from Miami Airport with snakes in pants
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Miami International Airport (MIA) stopped a man who tried to board a…
Trial of futuristic, interactive self-service screening lanes to start as LAS
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has unveiled a new self-service screening system at Harry Reid Internation Airport (LAS),…
Lockdown at US airport after TSA discover anti-aircraft ammo in checked baggage
A checked baggage process room had to be locked down at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), also…
Armed Delta pilot ‘threatened to shoot’ captain mid-flight if he diverted plane
A former Delta pilot has been indicted by a grand jury in the United States (US) District Court…
Man blames wife for loaded handgun in carry-on bag at Reagan National Airport
“The wife did it.” This was a traveler’s alibi when Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers found a loaded…
Ukrainian airline SkyUp celebrates clearance to fly in US airspace
The Ukrainian airline SkyUp is celebrating a monumental moment in its history after receiving permission from the United…
Flight attendant arrested at Philadelphia airport for carrying loaded handgun
An on-duty flight attendant was arrested at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on September 15, 2023, for attempting to…
Video footage shows TSA agents in Miami stealing from passenger X-ray trays
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents from Miami International Airport (MIA) were arrested after footage from surveillance cameras showed…
Can you bring deodorant onto a plane? Guidelines for air travelers
Air travel has become a commonplace part of modern life, enabling people to traverse vast distances in a…
Can you bring a razor on a plane? Air travel regulations explained
When preparing for air travel, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the regulations regarding items you can bring…
Aviation background checks: understanding the process and requirements
Within the aviation industry, safety and security are obviously of paramount importance. One crucial aspect of ensuring the…
TSA expands self-service trials at 25 more airports across the US
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will expand its self-service trials to 25 more US airports across the country…
Nine in 10 firearms intercepted at US airport checkpoints were loaded
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to surpass last year’s record of 6,542 firearm interceptions at United States…
5 guns in 4 days: TSA intercepts alarming number of guns at Detroit Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) have prevented five handguns from being carried onboard…