Long security lines and staffing shortages have disrupted travel at major US airports during the partial government shutdown — but a small group of hubs is largely avoiding the chaos because they rely on private screening contractors instead of federally employed TSA officers. At least 20 airports across the country participate in the Transportation Security Administration’s Screening … Read more
It was the art of the conceal. Despite TSA’s best efforts to prevent flyers from smuggling bizarre items in their carry-on luggage, there will always be a deluge of travelers who think they are immune to the rules. Airports might have recently tightened security measures with the Real ID requirement and a biometric facial scanning … Read more
Don’t be this type of traveler. New year, new insufferable airport antic. This time, travelers are crying foul on an obnoxious habit that’s causing delays at security checkpoints — as if people need more of those. Dubbed “belt bumping,” this inconsiderate trend sees flyers neglecting to remove their used bins after getting their belongings scanned, … Read more
Delays at the airport are often out of your control, but being mindful about what you pack in your carry-on could help you avoid extra checks by the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint. And it turns out that even some of the most common items can get passengers pulled over for a more extensive search. This … Read more
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin charging passengers $45 if they show up at airport checkpoints without an acceptable form of identification, such as a passport or Real ID. The policy will be implemented starting Feb. 1, 2026, following a proposed rule published in the Federal Register that noted a previous amount of $18. After careful … Read more
They’re being treated like fake IDs. The Maine Secretary of State’s office confirmed that some Real IDs issued by the state have been rejected at various Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. “A tiny fraction of Maine REAL IDs could not be read by the TSA bar code readers,” an official with Maine’s Department of the … Read more
Airlines are making international travel easier for some passengers. The airline partnered with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to pilot a new program that allows some international travelers to skip the usual TSA and customs re-screenings. The first-of-its-kind program, known as One Stop Security (OSS), will allow passengers to go directly to their connecting flight … Read more
Pack your bags, fam. Transportation Security Administration checkpoints are expanding for families traveling with children and military members, the Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday. Under a program dubbed “Families on the Fly,” TSA will add a family lane at security checkpoints, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at a press conference at Nashville International … Read more
A Reddit user claiming to be an airline employee is warning travelers about the possibility of being scammed when it comes to their printed bag tags. Posted in the “r/delta” forum on Reddit, the message is titled, “Toss your bag tags at home.” The Reddit user claimed to be a “baggage claims manager.” The individual … Read more
Her looks just won’t fly. Sure, upgrading your face from basic economy to premium first-class via cosmetic surgery has its perks. But the pain of being unrecognizable in your legal ID photos at the airport outweighs the benefits of being beautiful, so says influencer Ashley Stobart. Ashley Stobart, from the UK, shocked her podcast co-host … Read more
It was the flightmare before Christmas. Crewmembers and TSA agents alike took pot-shots at Netflix’s hit holiday airport movie “Carry-On,” which they felt took more than a few creative liberties when it came to airport security. The flight-knuckle thriller follows TSA agent Ethan Kopek (Taron Edgerton) as he tries to outfox a mysterious traveler (Jason … Read more
The great debate surrounding how early you might want to arrive at the airport is back. In a trending Reddit thread, a user posted a photo of a message allegedly sent by Delta Air Lines, alerting the passenger to arrive three hours early at Orlando International Airport. The alert stated, “Delta Air Lines: TSA baggage … Read more
They’re like the guardian angels of the airport. Airports worldwide offer a special service that most travelers overlook: airport greeters, whose job is to help ease travelers’ travel frustrations. “There is airport greeters, airport ambassadors, airport fast track, airport meet and greet … it depends on where you [are] traveling around the world,” Ron Gorfinkel, … Read more
Hell-no Kitty. Transportation Security Administration officials in Albany are warning travelers about a concerning uptick in innocuous-looking concealed weapons called “cat eyes.” “The frequency in which we are seeing these items among carry-on items is disappointing,” Bart R. Johnson, the TSA Federal Security Director for 13 airports in Upstate New York, lamented in a statement. These … Read more
It’s a bit of a hairy situation. There are a lot of things everyone knows will get you stopped at airport security, from weaponry in your carry-on to controlled substances to water bottles. Lately, however, there’s been a rumor floating around the internet regarding the illicit nature of a whole different kind of allegedly forbidden … Read more
Talk about a bum rap. Bootylicious travelers beware — your killer curves just might be triggering false alarms through airport security technology. “My husband is a TSA agent, and he just told me that people with blessed posteriors set off the X-ray machine more often than not,” said haircare influencer Alyse Carolyn in a cheeky TikTok clip … Read more
It makes air travel whey too complicated. Add protein powder to the mile-long list of items that make flying a huge hassle. Social media users are venting about getting flagged by the Transportation Security Administration while trying to this granulated muscle builder onboard. “Keeping America safe by getting an explosive expert to test my wife’s … Read more
The Transportation Security Administration has weighed in on the airport wrap battle. Swaddling suitcases in plastic is a common practice among international travelers looking to prevent damage and theft, as well as unwanted items from getting snuck into their luggage. However, experts with the TSA claim that this measure might not provide the added security … Read more
These meds won’t fly. A pharmaceutical expert for Fox News is warning about what medications can and cannot be packed for trips overseas. The advice comes ahead of what’s anticipated to be an explosive summer of air travel and applies to the 77% of Americans who plan to travel with medications, according to a recent … Read more
They certainly didn’t have pre-check. The Transportation Security Administration saw an alarming number of passengers covertly bypassing airport security last year, the Washington Post reported. “It is a larger number than we realized,” TSA spokesperson R. Carter Langston told the outlet, adding that there have been at least 300 cases since March 2023. A considerable … Read more