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Summary Must I Turn In My Prohibited Item? Ask the TSA Agent if You Can Return to the Check-in Counter Take the Item to Your Parked Car Give the Item to Someone Else for Safekeeping Mail the Item Home Turn the Item in at the Security Screening Checkpoint Get Creative US Airports With Self-Service Mail-Back…
Summary Many Employees Are Military Veterans TSA Agents Train on a Campus in Georgia The TSA Screens 2 Million Passengers Per Day Over 6 Million Passengers Use PreCheck Per Week The TSA Also Oversees Roadways, Railroads, Bridges and Tunnels The TSA Also Manages the Federal Air Marshal Service You Can Adopt TSA Canines The TSA…
How to Skip Long Lines at Airport Security Exchange Airline Miles Pay With Your Travel Rewards Credit Card Move to the Faster Lane With CLEAR The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) sometimes receives backlash from longer-than-average airport security lines. Luckily, some tools are in place to ease the check-in process. Airline passengers can keep track of…
1. TSA PreCheck Overview 2. TSA PreCheck Expiration 3. Renewal Process 4. Renewal Fees Here’s what you need to know about renewing your TSA PreCheck membership. If you’re a frequent flier, TSA PreCheck can make your airport security experience much less of a hassle. TSA PreCheck is a Trusted Traveler Program issued by the Department…
Summary TSA Reminder for Pet Travelers Understanding Security Procedures for Pets Pet Travel Restrictions by Airline Tips for Traveling with Pets Types of Animals Allowed to Fly TSA Reminder for Pet Travelers The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is reminding travelers not to put their pets through X-ray machines. This notice follows reports that, according to…
Summary Overview of the TSA PreCheck Program New Airlines Added to TSA PreCheck Record Membership for TSA PreCheck How to Apply for TSA PreCheck Family Travel Benefits Understanding the TSA PreCheck Program The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) enhances the travel experience by ensuring security is expedited for eligible passengers through its TSA PreCheck program. This…
Summary High Airport Traffic Expected TSA PreCheck Benefits Travel Tips for Smooth Airport Experience High Airport Traffic Expected More than 14 million passengers are anticipated to travel through airports across the United States during the Labor Day holiday weekend, with Friday projected to be the busiest travel day. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects to…
Summary TSA PreCheck Enrollment Options Partnership with Telos Corporation Benefits of TSA PreCheck New Enrollment Centers TSA PreCheck Enrollment Options Travelers seeking TSA PreCheck now have more options to enroll or renew their membership. Partnership with Telos Corporation This week, the Department of Homeland Security, which manages the TSA and TSA PreCheck program, announced a…
Thanksgiving Travel Food Guide Which Thanksgiving foods can travel in a carry-on bag? Which Thanksgiving foods must go in a checked bag? If you plan to fly with only a carry-on bag during the holiday season, you may need to get creative when transporting your favorite Thanksgiving foods. Can you bring a turkey on a…
Summary Know the Rules for Traveling With Food Forgo Gift Wrap Check Your Booze Pack Smart Arrive Early Ask TSA There are few places more stressful than the airport during the holidays. Imagine debating all morning whether you can pack the cranberry sauce in your carry-on bag, only to arrive and find a security line…
Summary New Screening Methods What are the CAT-1 Machines? Where are the CAT-1 Machines Located? What are CAT-2 Machines? What Happens to Your Photo After It’s Taken? Where are the CAT-2 Machines Located? What Other Technology is the TSA Implementing? Getting through airport security is probably the least fun part of traveling, but luckily the…
Travel Safety Essentials: Peace of Mind with Sabre Pepper Spray Incidents of Travel Safety Finding the Right Protection Understanding TSA Regulations Practical Use and Safety Tips “You must have been doing something to provoke them.” That was what someone told me when I was attacked by two men while traveling abroad several years ago. Their…
Summary TSA PreCheck Fee Reduction Enrollment Process for TSA PreCheck Benefits of TSA PreCheck Alternatives to TSA PreCheck TSA PreCheck Fee Reduction The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is making it easier for travelers to access its TSA PreCheck program by reducing the application fee. The enrollment and in-person renewal fee will now cost $78, a…
Summary Introduction to TSA’s gender-inclusive options. Details on the inclusion of the new gender option. Overview of TSA’s commitment to inclusivity. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is furthering its efforts to become more gender inclusive by offering a new gender option on applications for its PreCheck program. This initiative is part of a broader strategy…
Article Summary TSA Screenings Surge Increasing Airport Crowds Travel Preparation Tips TSA Screenings Surge The Transportation Security Administration screened more than 2.46 million people on Sunday, the highest number of travelers passing through U.S. airports since February 2020. Specifically, a total of 2,462,097 people passed through security checkpoints on June 26, according to the TSA,…
Summary TSA Updates Gender Standards Advanced Imaging Technology Implementation First U.S. Passport with ‘X’ Gender Marker Airlines Adopting Gender-Inclusive Practices TSA Updates Gender Standards The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will shift to more gender-neutral standards for screening passengers, the agency announced on Thursday. These new measures include reducing pat-down screenings, alongside making the TSA PreCheck…
Summary Introduction to New Scanners Advanced 3D Imaging Technology TSA PreCheck Benefits Introduction to New Scanners The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is set to implement cutting-edge scanners at airport checkpoints that can identify prohibited items, thereby enhancing security measures and potentially streamlining the screening process for passengers. Advanced 3D Imaging Technology The new full-size Computed…
Three tips if you’re traveling with gifts this year. There may be no place like home for the holidays, but if you’re traveling by plane this month and plan to bring presents for your loved ones, it’s a good idea to think ahead about how you’re going to pack them. It may seem like you’re…
The Transportation Security Administration in the USA is testing the use of facial recognition technology at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, DC as part of a new pilot program. The “self-service” checkpoints will reduce the need for travelers to interact with TSA officers during the coronavirus pandemic. “In light of COVID-19, advanced health…
TSA Regulations for Hand Sanitizer in Carry-On Bags Since the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) banned liquids greater than 3.4 ounces from plane cabins in 2006, there have been consistent regulations. However, in light of COVID-19’s worldwide spread, the TSA is now allowing passengers more flexibility—specifically regarding hand sanitizer. The TSA is allowing large bottles of…