July 8, 2024 | National Press Release
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement following yesterday’s record three million passenger screenings by the Transportation Security Administration.
“Yesterday, for the first time since its founding…
July 1, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck® program with the addition of Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia. Nearly 100 airlines now participate in the…
June 24, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — As airline passengers prepare to take to the skies this Independence Day holiday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for a sustained period of high passenger volumes. TSA expects to screen more than 32 million…
May 16, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — TSA has reached a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), which will take effect on May 24. The new agreement will provide benefits for all TSA bargaining unit employees…
May 16, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for the highest passenger volumes the agency has seen at airport security checkpoints nationwide during this summer’s travel season, which begins Memorial Day weekend and runs…
May 9, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) appointed nine people as voting members of the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee (STSAC). With these appointments, two new and seven reappointed, the STSAC now includes…
May 1, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published in the Federal Register a final rule for the Flight Training Security…
April 30, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized its top performing employees and teams during the 2023 TSA Honorary Awards Ceremony held at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on April 30.
“It’s my greatest honor…
April 30, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it is expanding TSA PreCheck® with CLEAR, which is now offering TSA PreCheck enrollment services at …
April 11, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON —Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 1,503 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first quarter of 2024, which ended March 31. This total represents an average of 16.5 firearms per day detected at TSA…
March 28, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck program with the addition of Air Premia, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Transat, Bahamasair, BermudAir, Iberia, La Compagnie and New Pacific…
March 6, 2024 | National Press Release
LAS VEGAS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
March 6, 2024 | National Press Release
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Hugh James, 52, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, two years’ supervised release, a fine of $1,000, and a mandatory special assessment…
March 5, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – As spring break travelers prepare for their vacation getaways, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is up for the challenge and is offering practical tips to help them plan for a smooth journey as they go through the…
February 7, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), along with key U.S. and international government agencies published a Joint …
January 12, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) marked another successful year in 2023, making significant strides to improve transportation security effectiveness, efficiency and enhance the aviation passenger experience. In 2023, TSA…
January 10, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — During 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a total of 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft. Approximately…
December 20, 2023 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON– In collaboration with the State of Arizona and Samsung, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now accepting, for limited testing and evaluation purposes, Arizona-issued mobile…
December 19, 2023 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck® program with the addition of Norse Atlantic Airways, Lynx Air, Starlux Airlines and Fiji Airways. With these additions, there are now 94…
December 19, 2023 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for sustained higher passenger volumes during the winter holiday travel season and expects airport security checkpoints to be busier this year compared to last year. The…
November 27, 2023 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today released the 2024 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition that honors the agency’s more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working across the United States. The…
November 13, 2023 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has screened a record number of passengers this year and anticipates airport security checkpoints nationwide will be busier than ever this holiday travel season.
The season kicks off…
October 23, 2023 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced updates to three security directives (SD) regulating passenger and freight railroad carriers in the continued effort to enhance the cybersecurity of surface transportation…
October 2, 2023 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON — During the first three quarters of 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted 5,072 firearms at airport security checkpoints, and at the current rate, the agency will surpass last year’s record 6,542 firearms…
September 12, 2023 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – Ahead of what is projected to be another busy holiday travel period, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and TSA Administrator David Pekoske joined together and distributed…
