TSA says Sunday marks highest screening total in agency history
Read full article: TSA says Sunday marks highest screening total in agency historyThe Transportation Security Administration said Monday that it screened a record 3,133,924 people at airport checkpoints on Sunday, the highest single-day total in the agency’s history, pushing all 10 of the busiest days on record to the last two years.
Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs
Read full article: Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downsA Virginia transportation security officer is accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of sex discrimination over a policy barring transgender officers from performing security pat-downs.
TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or CLEAR: Are they worth it for Houston travelers amid security lines and flight Cuts?
Read full article: TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, or CLEAR: Are they worth it for Houston travelers amid security lines and flight Cuts?With TSA staffing shortages and potential flight delays, travelers at Houston airports could face longer security lines. Programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR can help you move through faster.
Texas airports see major delays, long security lines as government shutdown continues
Read full article: Texas airports see major delays, long security lines as government shutdown continuesAirports across the country have experienced shortages of air traffic controllers and security workers, who have gone weeks without pay amid the shutdown.
Passenger rights during the shutdown: What Houston air travelers need to know
Read full article: Passenger rights during the shutdown: What Houston air travelers need to knowThe government shutdown is causing chaos, with the longest wait lines at Bush Intercontinental Airport. What are your rights as an air traveler during a shutdown?
Only TSA checkpoints at Terminals A and E to be open at Bush Intercontinental Airport starting this weekend
Read full article: Only TSA checkpoints at Terminals A and E to be open at Bush Intercontinental Airport starting this weekendAt Bush Intercontinental Airport, only TSA checkpoints at Terminals A and E will be open for passengers, beginning at 4 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Multiple Texas airports are refusing to play video from DHS’ Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown
Read full article: Multiple Texas airports are refusing to play video from DHS’ Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdownOfficials from Dallas’ two major airports said the video runs afoul of their policies that prohibit political advertising.
Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it's political
Read full article: Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it's politicalAirports around the country are saying they won’t play a video with a message from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for the federal government shutdown and its impacts on operations to screen travelers.
‘It’s literally a zoo’: Staff describe chaos at Bush Airport amid government shutdown
Read full article: ‘It’s literally a zoo’: Staff describe chaos at Bush Airport amid government shutdownThe government shutdown is being felt inside Houston’s airports, where Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees continue screening passengers without pay.
Sha'Carri Richardson addresses domestic violence arrest and apologizes to Christian Coleman
Read full article: Sha'Carri Richardson addresses domestic violence arrest and apologizes to Christian ColemanSprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has addressed her recent domestic violence arrest in a social media post and apologized to her boyfriend Christian Coleman.
New airport scanners are better at spotting liquid explosives, but many airports lack them
Read full article: New airport scanners are better at spotting liquid explosives, but many airports lack themNewer airport screening machines that operate like medical CT scanners are better at spotting liquid explosives, but many airports still lack that expensive equipment.
After years of tough rules on liquids and footwear, US air travel may be on the cusp of a new era
Read full article: After years of tough rules on liquids and footwear, US air travel may be on the cusp of a new eraHomeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has hinted at possible changes to TSA's liquid restrictions.
Travelers no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings at US airports
Read full article: Travelers no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings at US airportsFor the first time in almost 20 years, travelers no longer have to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports.
Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants by TSA at a New Jersey airport
Read full article: Man found with a live turtle concealed in his pants by TSA at a New Jersey airportAuthorities say a man passing through security at a New Jersey airport was found to have a live turtle concealed in his pants.
Homeland Security ends TSA collective bargaining agreement, in effort to dismantle union protections
Read full article: Homeland Security ends TSA collective bargaining agreement, in effort to dismantle union protectionsA union representing Transportation Security Administration workers calls the Department of Homeland Security's decision to end the collective bargaining agreement with them an “unprovoked attack.”.
Another unticketed passenger attempts to stow away on a Delta flight this holiday season
Read full article: Another unticketed passenger attempts to stow away on a Delta flight this holiday seasonIn the thick of holiday travel, another unticketed passenger attempted to stow away on a Delta Air Lines flight.
American Airlines cleared for takeoff after ‘technical issue’ reported on Christmas Eve flights
Read full article: American Airlines cleared for takeoff after ‘technical issue’ reported on Christmas Eve flights"We're currently experiencing a technical issue with all American Airlines flights," the airline said in a post on X.
How to breeze through security this Thanksgiving weekend at Houston airports
Read full article: How to breeze through security this Thanksgiving weekend at Houston airportsWhether you’re checking in a 50-pound suitcase or relying on a carry-on, packing smart is key. Here’s a guide to help you get through TSA security efficiently.
You go through TSA security - so does your suitcase. How is your luggage checked?
Read full article: You go through TSA security - so does your suitcase. How is your luggage checked?Walking into the TSA screening machine and raising your hands is part of the travel ritual. But did you know your bag goes through a more advanced screening?
Travelers who waited to make Thanksgiving trips are hitting the biggest crowds so far
Read full article: Travelers who waited to make Thanksgiving trips are hitting the biggest crowds so farThe last-minute Thanksgiving travelers are packing their cars and carry-on bags to hit the nation's highways and airports.
What can I take on the plane in a carry-on? What can be packed in checked luggage?
Read full article: What can I take on the plane in a carry-on? What can be packed in checked luggage?Packing for your next trip? Ensure a smooth journey by knowing what to pack in your carry-on versus your checked luggage.
Travelers are getting a head start on the long Labor Day weekend
Read full article: Travelers are getting a head start on the long Labor Day weekendAirports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans mark the unofficial end of summer the same way they celebrated the season’s unofficial start: by traveling.
More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surges
Read full article: More than 3 million pass through US airport security in a day for the first time as travel surgesAgents for the U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Sunday screened 3 million airline passengers in a single day for the first time ever.
The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekend
Read full article: The July 4th holiday rush is on. TSA expects to screen a record number of travelers this weekendA long Fourth of July holiday weekend in the United States is expected to create new travel records.
Friday's preholiday travel breaks the record for the most airline travelers screened at US airports
Read full article: Friday's preholiday travel breaks the record for the most airline travelers screened at US airportsA record was broken ahead of the Memorial Day weekend for the number of airline travelers screened at U.S. airports.
Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
Read full article: Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screeningA bipartisan group of senators wants restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration.
Migrants lacking passports must now submit to facial recognition to board flights in US
Read full article: Migrants lacking passports must now submit to facial recognition to board flights in USThe U.S. government has started requiring migrants without passports to submit to facial recognition technology to take domestic flights under a change that prompted confusion this week among immigrants and advocacy groups in Texas.
TSA unveils passenger self-screening lanes at Vegas airport as 'a step into the future'
Read full article: TSA unveils passenger self-screening lanes at Vegas airport as 'a step into the future'Federal airport security officials have unveiled a prototype passenger self-screening system at busy Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas but say they do not plan to use it in other cities around the country.
Officials tout Super Bowl plans to crimp counterfeiting, ground drones, curb human trafficking
Read full article: Officials tout Super Bowl plans to crimp counterfeiting, ground drones, curb human traffickingFederal and local officials say they're taking steps to crimp counterfeiting, ground drones and curb human trafficking during Super Bowl week in Las Vegas.
Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delays
Read full article: Busiest holiday travel season in years is off to a smooth start with few airport delaysThe holiday travel rush is hitting its peak as mild weather and lower flight cancelation rates raise hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.
Traveling with mom’s homemade holiday pie? Here’s what TSA says what foods you can or cannot bring
Read full article: Traveling with mom’s homemade holiday pie? Here’s what TSA says what foods you can or cannot bringOver 115 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday season between Saturday and New Year’s Day, according to AAA.
Holiday travel underway: What Houstonians need to know before they depart
Read full article: Holiday travel underway: What Houstonians need to know before they departWhether you’re traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.
A passenger hid bullets in a baby diaper at New York's LaGuardia Airport. TSA officers caught him
Read full article: A passenger hid bullets in a baby diaper at New York's LaGuardia Airport. TSA officers caught himThe Transportation Security Administration says security officers found 17 bullets concealed inside a disposable baby diaper at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
US airports saw record passenger volumes, but fewer headaches, over Thanksgiving weekend
Read full article: US airports saw record passenger volumes, but fewer headaches, over Thanksgiving weekendA record number of passengers traveled through U.S. airports over Thanksgiving weekend, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday.
Here’s what you need to know for Thanksgiving travel from airport wait times to traffic delays for road trips, and more
Read full article: Here’s what you need to know for Thanksgiving travel from airport wait times to traffic delays for road trips, and moreWhether you’re traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.
Not again. Federal workers who've weathered past government shutdowns brace for yet another ordeal
Read full article: Not again. Federal workers who've weathered past government shutdowns brace for yet another ordealAcross the country, federal workers still stung by memories of past government shutdowns are bracing for the possibility of another extended closure.
TSA PreCheck membership announces benefit: Is this service worth it to you?
Read full article: TSA PreCheck membership announces benefit: Is this service worth it to you?Ahead of the busy summer travel season, the Transportation Security Administration announced a benefit Monday for TSA PreCheck membership.
TSA is testing facial recognition at more airports, raising privacy concerns
Read full article: TSA is testing facial recognition at more airports, raising privacy concernsThe agency tasked with securing America's airports is testing the use of facial recognition technology at a number of airports across the country.
Assault rifle, 163 rounds of ammunition confiscated from passenger headed to Houston, TSA says
Read full article: Assault rifle, 163 rounds of ammunition confiscated from passenger headed to Houston, TSA saysOfficials from the Transportation Security Administration say they were able to stop a passenger who was carrying an assault rifle and 163 rounds of ammunition from getting on a plane headed to Houston.
Power outage blacks out terminals at Los Angeles airport
Read full article: Power outage blacks out terminals at Los Angeles airportPower was briefly knocked out at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday afternoon, leaving many passengers at one of the world’s busiest airports in the dark and halting security checks.
Travelers, don’t do this! Dog found in backpack during TSA X-ray screening
Read full article: Travelers, don’t do this! Dog found in backpack during TSA X-ray screeningThe Transportation Security Administration is reminding travelers how to travel with their pets after a dog was found inside a backpack during an x-ray screening at an airport.
TSA screened 8.76 million travelers during Labor Day weekend, exceeding 2019 passenger screening volumes
Read full article: TSA screened 8.76 million travelers during Labor Day weekend, exceeding 2019 passenger screening volumesThe Transportation Security Administration screened 8.76 million travelers during the Labor Day holiday.
Federal judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel
Read full article: Federal judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travelA federal judge in Florida struck down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit Monday, and airlines and airports swiftly began repealing their face covering requirements.
CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID rises
Read full article: CDC extends travel mask requirement to May 3 as COVID risesThe Biden administration has announced it will extend through May 3 the nationwide mask requirement for airplanes and public transit as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
US extends mask rule for travel while weighing new approach
Read full article: US extends mask rule for travel while weighing new approachFederal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation through mid-April while taking steps that could lead to lifting the rule.
Bad behavior won’t fly: Flight attendants learn to fight back in self-defense classes
Read full article: Bad behavior won’t fly: Flight attendants learn to fight back in self-defense classesWe are just three months into 2022 and already the Federal Aviation Administration has received hundreds of reports of passengers acting aggressively in the air. Last year, 2021 was a record-setting year for the number of incidents involving disruptive passengers on planes. Because of this, flight attendants are enrolling in the Transportation Security Administration’s Crew Member Self-Defense training course.
TSA officer saves infant who stopped breathing at airport
Read full article: TSA officer saves infant who stopped breathing at airportNewly released video shows a security officer leaping over conveyor belt rollers and saving a 2-month-old boy who stopped breathing at a New Jersey airport security checkpoint.
Atlanta airport checkpoint chaos: Man grabs gun, it goes off
Read full article: Atlanta airport checkpoint chaos: Man grabs gun, it goes offAuthorities say a passenger awaiting a bag search at the Atlanta airport’s main security checkpoint reached in the bag and grabbed a firearm, and it went off, causing chaos among travelers.
Thanksgiving air travel to rebound to 2019 levels, TSA says
Read full article: Thanksgiving air travel to rebound to 2019 levels, TSA saysThe number of airline passengers traveling for Thanksgiving this year is expected to rebound to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels, but the Transportation Security Administration says it is ready to handle the surge.
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Airlines, cruise lines and hotel stocks fall on virus fears
Read full article: Airlines, cruise lines and hotel stocks fall on virus fearsAir travel in the United States hit another pandemic-era record over the weekend as vacationers jammed airports, but shares of airlines, cruise lines, hotels and almost anything else related to travel are tumbling on growing concerns about highly contagious variants of coronavirus.
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Travel rebound: 2 million people go through US airports
Read full article: Travel rebound: 2 million people go through US airportsThe airline industry’s recovery from the pandemic passed a milestone as more than 2 million people streamed through U.S. airport security checkpoints on Friday for the first time since early March 2020.
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Hack prompts new security regulations for US pipelines
Read full article: Hack prompts new security regulations for US pipelinesThe federal government will issue cybersecurity regulations in the coming days for U.S. pipeline operators following a ransomware attack that led to fuel shortages across much of the Eastern Seaboard.
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