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TSA intercepts record number of guns in 2023
The Transportation Security Administration says its agents found a record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2023.
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Can you fly with wrapped gifts or holiday food? These are the TSA rules
Can you fly with wrapped Christmas presents or holiday food? Here’s what TSA officials say you can and cannot bring on planes.
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How a gov't shutdown could impact TSA and air travel
The 2018 partial government shutdown is a good case study in what a Washington shutdown can do to airports across the country.
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Frontier flight forced to divert after two women get into altercation
A flight from Philadelphia to Las Vegas was diverted on Tuesday after two passengers got into a profanity-laden screaming match.
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3 Miami TSA officers accused of stealing from airport passengers during screenings
Three Transportation Security Administration officers at Miami International Aiport were arrested after authorities said they were caught on camera stealing from passengers during security screenings.
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TSA Tests Facial Recognition Technology at Airports to Boost Security
The TSA is testing the use of facial recognition technology at a number of airports across the country.
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Woman Arrested for Smuggling Meth in Peanut Butter Jars at Salt Lake City Airport
In total, officers found over half a pound of crystal meth concealed inside the jars.
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3 TSA Agents Hurt After ‘Unprovoked' Attack at Phoenix Airport, Agency Says
The TSA called the assault an “unprovoked and brazen physical attack against our employees,” and said it was unacceptable.
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Congress Proposes New No-Fly List for Unruly Passengers
U.S. Senate and House members proposed a new no-fly list for unruly passengers on Wednesday, an idea that was pushed by airline unions but failed to gain traction last year.
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The TSA Says Peanut Butter Is a Liquid and the Internet Has Thoughts
“Aaannnnnd now you’re on a list,” joked one user on Twitter.
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The TSA Says Peanut Butter Is a Liquid and the Internet Has Thoughts
“Aaannnnnd now you’re on a list,” joked one user on Twitter.
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More Guns Than Ever Intercepted Last Year at US Airport Checkpoints
Experts don’t think this is an epidemic of would-be hijackers — nearly everyone caught claims to have forgotten they had a gun with them.
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Record Number of People Try to Waltz Through TSA With Firearm in 2022
A total of 6,542 firearms were found in 262 different airports inside carry-on bags nationwide but while it was a record-breaking year for the U.S, discoveries at LA- area airports are down slightly.
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TSA Finds Anti-Tank Weapon in Checked Luggage at Texas Airport
The TSA says Tuesday a passenger who brought a large-caliber weapon to the San Antonio Airport did declare the weapon with the airline but that they weren’t told.
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Firearm in Your Carry-On? TSA Increasing Fines After Record Number Found
The Transportation Security Administration is raising the fine for people caught with a firearm in their carry-on bag.
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TSA Agents Find Dog Inside Backpack at Wisconsin Airport
The incident occurred at the Dane County Regional Airport in Madison, Wis.
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TSA Discovers Dog Inside Backpack During X-Ray Screening at Wisconsin Airport
The bizarre discovery took place at the Dane County Regional Airport in December, when the dog was “accidentally” left in the backpack by its owner during a security scan.
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TSA Sees ‘Concerning' Rise in Number of Firearms at Security Checkpoints – and Most Are Loaded
Of the 5,832 firearms stopped so far this year, as of Monday, nearly 88% were loaded, according to the TSA. That’s about 17 guns a day.
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Flying With Food? See Which Thanksgiving Dishes TSA Will Allow On Planes
TSA officials released a list of Thanksgiving dishes that are allowed through airport security checkpoints. See the latest food and liquid rules.