US airline CEOs urge Congress to pay TSA workers during government shutdowns
The CEOs of 10 major US passenger and cargo airlines urged Congress to ensure federal aviation workers are paid…
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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.
Long TSA lines, record demand point to strained US spring travel season
Long security lines at some US airports, in tandem with a record spring travel forecast, are raising pressure…
TSA reverses PreCheck suspension hours after DHS announces shutdown measures
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on February 22, 2026, that its PreCheck program would continue operating, hours…
TSA’s move to scrap union contract defies injunction, sets up new legal clash
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving ahead with plans to tear up the union contract covering tens…
US adds $18 identity-verification fee for travelers without valid ID
If you’re an air traveler in the US who shows up to airport security without any acceptable form of identification…
Some TSA workers begin receiving $10,000 bonuses in move backed by Trump
Some Transportation Security Administration employees who worked through the six-week federal shutdown without pay have begun receiving $10,000 bonus…
Senate Republicans introduce bill to pay FAA, TSA workers amid shutdown
Republicans in the US Senate have introduced legislation that would ensure pay for essential Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…
Federal unions sue Trump administration over ‘unlawful’ TSA contract termination
A coalition of unions has initiated a lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security and its leadership…
President Donald Trump fires TSA Administrator Pekoske, warns of more dismissals
The Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) David Pekoske has been asked to step down from his role…
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…
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…