CLEAR Plus, a popular trusted traveler program known for expedited airport security screening, may soon lose some of its allure. The Transportation Security Administration has been gradually increasing random ID checks for CLEAR Plus members. The change comes in the wake of a security incident last year, as reported by The Washington Post. The TSA… Continue reading TSA to Implement Mandatory ID Checks for All CLEAR Members
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These Airports Have The Slowest TSA In The United States
Travelers have experienced that anxious feeling when confronted with a seemingly endless security line at the airport. Before you book your next ticket, it’s worth knowing which U.S. airports boast the shortest TSA wait times. Here’s a comprehensive analysis of average TSA wait times over a one-year period, according to Bounce, a luggage storage company.… Continue reading These Airports Have The Slowest TSA In The United States
Airports Introduce Reservation Systems For Security Screenings
As summer travel picks up, airports are stepping up to tackle long lines at security checkpoints. To provide a more efficient experience, several airports are implementing reservation systems. The software allows travelers to schedule their screenings in advance before ever stepping foot in the airport. One such airport is Denver International Airport, which recently soft-launched… Continue reading Airports Introduce Reservation Systems For Security Screenings
TSA Expands PreCheck Access for Teens Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season
TSA PreCheck will now be accessible to a larger number of passengers as the summer travel season approaches, according to an announcement made by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The recent changes include the inclusion of children under 12 years old, who can now join adults without any previous limitations. In a statement released on… Continue reading TSA Expands PreCheck Access for Teens Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season
Skip the Long TSA Lines: 3 Essential Travel Apps for a Seamless Airport Experience
When traveling, airports can often be a source of stress and uncertainty. From flight delays and cancellations to lengthy security lines that threaten to disrupt your travel plans, numerous factors can wrench your journey. Even the most carefully planned trips can be derailed by last-minute changes, leaving you frustrated and anxious. While programs like TSA… Continue reading Skip the Long TSA Lines: 3 Essential Travel Apps for a Seamless Airport Experience
TSA Stops Man Who Claims He ‘Forgot’ He Had A Loaded Gun At LaGuardia Airport
A man from Brooklyn was arrested on Tuesday after attempting to bring a loaded firearm and more than 100 bullets through a security checkpoint at LaGuardia Airport in New York City. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers identified a .22-caliber firearm in the man’s carry-on bag during an X-ray screening, which triggered an alarm. Fox News… Continue reading TSA Stops Man Who Claims He ‘Forgot’ He Had A Loaded Gun At LaGuardia Airport
Keep Your Luggage Safe With These Hacks and Products
How safe is your luggage? If you ask Transportation Security Administration agents, you’re probably more exposed to crimes of opportunity than you think. An agent recently went viral on TikTok, showing how suitcase security could be breached with a ballpoint pen. “A pent to the zipper technique has been around for many years,” he explains.… Continue reading Keep Your Luggage Safe With These Hacks and Products
Miami International Airport Offers Pre-scheduled TSA Screening Times For American Airlines Passengers
American Airlines passengers flying out of Miami International Airport can now schedule their TSA checkpoint screening time with MIA Reserve, a free reservation service. During the six-month pilot program that began on September 20 with security technology firm Pangiam, software and consultancy company Copenhagen Optimization, secure identity platform CLEAR, and American Airlines, reserved screening times… Continue reading Miami International Airport Offers Pre-scheduled TSA Screening Times For American Airlines Passengers
Travelers Will No Longer Be Restricted When Packing Liquids, Thanks To This New Technology
When going through TSA, taking large electronics out and packing liquids less than 3.4 fl. oz. is the norm. However, that norm may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the future of airport technology. Ireland’s Shannon Airport implemented its new CT scanning security system in October 2021. This new technology allows liquids… Continue reading Travelers Will No Longer Be Restricted When Packing Liquids, Thanks To This New Technology
From Baby Sharks To Axes: TSA Reveals The Strangest Items They’ve Confiscated In 2020
Fewer people may have traveled in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, but that didn’t stop the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from confiscating some pretty odd things from passengers. Related: JOIN OUR COMMUNITY DOWNLOAD THE TRAVEL NOIRE APP Here are some odd items passengers tried to sneak past TSA security officers: This slingshot was… Continue reading From Baby Sharks To Axes: TSA Reveals The Strangest Items They’ve Confiscated In 2020
TSA Released 5 Tips For Traveling During Thanksgiving Holiday
If you’re planning to fly for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Transportation Security Administration has released a few tips to prepare for the upcoming season during a pandemic. TSA is primarily reminding travelers to be aware that officers have mitigation efforts in place, such as wearing masks and gloves at the checkpoint, and they expect passengers… Continue reading TSA Released 5 Tips For Traveling During Thanksgiving Holiday
TSA Has New Rules For Passing Through Airport Security
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing for a different travel season given the current COVID health crisis. TSA has implemented changes to the security screening process to help reduce the potential for cross-contamination at the security checkpoint in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. “In the interest of TSA frontline workers… Continue reading TSA Has New Rules For Passing Through Airport Security
Traveling Soon? TSA Will Allow Up To 12 Ounces Of Hand Sanitizer In Your Carry-On
For some, travel is still necessary. For others, it’s a way to escape the chaos going on in their own city. Either way, TSA is helping to ease travelers’ fears when it comes to the spread of COVID-19. On Friday, the agency announced that it would allow up to 12 ounces of hand sanitizer in… Continue reading Traveling Soon? TSA Will Allow Up To 12 Ounces Of Hand Sanitizer In Your Carry-On
Everthing You Need To Know About Applying For TSA PreCheck
Last month, 93% of TSA PreCheck travelers waited less than five minutes during security check-in. This means over 9 million passengers enjoyed expedited checkpoint processes in over 200 airports and 73 airlines in the U.S. 30 of the busiest airports in the nation including Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale, and John F. Kennedy Airport in New York… Continue reading Everthing You Need To Know About Applying For TSA PreCheck
Woman Gets Stopped By TSA For Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
A passenger’s snack choice of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos recently caused an extra layer of security screening at Los Angeles International Airport. Emily Mei, 25, told USA TODAY that TSA officers at LAX pulled her aside Friday to search her carry-on bag which contained at least 12 bags of the Hot Cheetos. “I thought they were going to reach… Continue reading Woman Gets Stopped By TSA For Flamin’ Hot Cheetos