Rumor has it that liquid limits for carry-on luggage on planes are going to change, and they might — but not until 2040. The current rule set by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allows for travel-sized containers that are 3.4oz (100ml) or less of liquids, gels or aerosols. Also known as the “3-1-1” rule, the … Read more
When traveling, many people allow their faces to be scanned at airports. There are plenty of problems with facial recognition technology — but perhaps one of the biggest is that people don’t know they’re allowed to opt-out. Not only is choosing not to get your face scanned at an airport an option, but it seems … Read more
Tired of bottling up your flying frustrations? Weary travelers have long loathed the pesky TSA rules that limit the size of liquids on aircraft, but those restrictions may eventually be trashed — just like the many bottles of shampoo, perfume and cosmetics that are dumped in the security line. New technology could soon allow certain … 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
American air travel is soaring to new heights The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened a staggering 2.99 million passengers at airports across the country on Sunday — the highest number in a single day. But it’s only going to get busier as summer travel takes full flight. The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened … Read more
That’s not gonna fly. Along with a surge in post-Covid air travel has also come an unwanted and continuous spat of bad behavior in the skies and airports — we’re looking at you, Crazy Plane Lady. The uptick in rowdiness has landed lots of people on the Transportation Security Administration’s “no fly list” — and still more … 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
Trying to spot the drug mules on your flight? Start with the flight crew, experts say. The shocking warning comes weeks after four flight attendants were busted at JFK for brazenly moving $8 million in narcotics between the US and the Dominican Republic over a period of 10 years. Now, those in the know are … Read more
One Transportation Security Agency employee had the retirement send-off of a lifetime: an 8-year-old labrador retriever named Messi. Messi is a passenger-screening canine for the TSA at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, DC who “enjoys watching airplanes and playing in the grass at nearby Gravelly Point,” per a press release. The labrador’s favorite activity is “playing with a tennis … Read more
C-H-E-A-T? An American Airlines passenger is dividing opinions online after she was filmed seeking vocabulary help for the New York Times’ cult-classic game Wordle. The video was uploaded to TikTok in 2023 and recently shared to the Transportation Security Administration’s Instagram page, where it took flight yet again. The original clip, which boasts 1.6 million … 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
New TSA PreCheck technologies are taking off. TSA PreCheck members will no longer be required to show their ID or boarding pass at certain airports. United Airlines has begun offering PreCheck customers a touchless experience during bag drop and security checkpoints at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD), as well as partial service at Los Angeles … Read more
They claim it’ll tech-spedite the screening process. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) sparked privacy concerns after unveiling plans to roll out controversial facial recognition tech in over 400 US airports soon. “TSA is in the early stages of deploying its facial recognition capability to airport security checkpoints,” a spokesperson told The Post regarding the ambitious program. … Read more
Traveler tested — but not necessarily airline approved. A TikToker named Nicole, who goes by nicolenotnicki on the platform, recently posted a video about how to bring alcohol on a flight to avoid paying sky-high prices on board, The Daily Dot reported. The video shows tiny bottles of Jack Daniels whiskey, Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, … Read more
She’s milking this tip for all it’s worth. Flight attendant Seymon Kates, who says she works for Delta Airlines, is sharing a hack to easily get liquids through airport security. “If you guys like oat milk or any kind of milk or condiments, get a breast milk bag and put your liquids in there,” Kates … Read more
This viral prankster has officially joined the mile fry club. Can’t abide airplane food? No prob. An enterprising TikTok chef devised an unorthodox way to stay sated in style at 30,000 feet — by frying up garlic shrimp in an aircraft lavatory, as seen in a video with over 720,000 views on TikTok. “Well I … Read more
The recent arrest of three Transportation Security Administration officers reveals critical safety vulnerabilities at America’s airports, experts told The Post. TSA officers Elizabeth Fuster, Labarrius Williams and Josue Gonzalez are facing felony charges of organized scheme to defraud following Thursday’s bust at Miami International Airport. Surveillance video from checkpoint E caught the trio conspiring to … Read more
Hoping to escape the Big Apple this summer? Avoid JFK. Travelers hoping to whiz their way to-and-from through America’s gateway to the world are consistently subjected to longer waits at security and passport control than at any other U.S. airport, according to travel site Bounce. Joining JFK on the naughty step are runners-up San Francisco … Read more
This is nuts. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), peanut butter is now classified as a “liquid”– which means that you better re-think bringing that jar of Skippy on your next vacation. The TSA took to Twitter this week to make the announcement, explaining that you can only bring it in your carry-on if … Read more