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…
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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.
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…
Ukrainian airline SkyUp celebrates clearance to fly in US airspace
The Ukrainian airline SkyUp is celebrating a monumental moment in its history after receiving permission from the United…
Flight attendant arrested at Philadelphia airport for carrying loaded handgun
An on-duty flight attendant was arrested at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on September 15, 2023, for attempting to…
Video footage shows TSA agents in Miami stealing from passenger X-ray trays
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents from Miami International Airport (MIA) were arrested after footage from surveillance cameras showed…
Can you bring deodorant onto a plane? Guidelines for air travelers
Air travel has become a commonplace part of modern life, enabling people to traverse vast distances in a…
Can you bring a razor on a plane? Air travel regulations explained
When preparing for air travel, it’s essential to familiarize yourself with the regulations regarding items you can bring…
Aviation background checks: understanding the process and requirements
Within the aviation industry, safety and security are obviously of paramount importance. One crucial aspect of ensuring the…
TSA expands self-service trials at 25 more airports across the US
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will expand its self-service trials to 25 more US airports across the country…
Nine in 10 firearms intercepted at US airport checkpoints were loaded
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to surpass last year’s record of 6,542 firearm interceptions at United States…
5 guns in 4 days: TSA intercepts alarming number of guns at Detroit Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) have prevented five handguns from being carried onboard…
Rocket launcher found in luggage by TSA agents at San Antonio airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers discovered an 84 mm caliber anti-tank weapon in a passenger’s checked bag at…
No snakes on this plane: TSA bars boa constrictor from boarding flight
The Transport Security Administration made sure there were no snakes on the plane. Hiss-tory was made when TSA…
Live dog found inside a carry-on bag going through airport x-ray
If you thought the story about the stowaway feline found in an airport luggage was cat-tastrophic, you will…
Cat’s out the bag: stowaway cat found in luggage by TSA agents in JFK airport
TSA agents at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) came across an unusual restricted item when a…
Frontier Airlines flight diverted due to passenger with box cutter
A Frontier Airlines flight in the United States had to make a diversion and swift landing after a…
TSA implements additional gender marker for PreCheck application process
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has implemented an additional gender marker option for the TSA PreCheck application…
Unruly passengers fined by FAA could lose TSA Precheck benefits
Unruly airline passengers who have been fined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could now face an additional…