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November 22, 2023 | Local Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport prevented a Springfield, Md., woman from carrying a loaded handgun onto her flight today--one of the busiest travel days of the year—…
November 21, 2023 | Local Press Release
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers across the State of Florida have seen a surge in passengers bringing guns to airport checkpoints as passenger volumes reflect the holiday rush.   “More than 730 passengers have brought guns…
November 21, 2023 | Local Press Release
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Bradley International Airport (BDL) will see travel volume increase this week and the TSA team at BDL has been proactively preparing for the increase.   Holiday…
November 21, 2023 | Local Press Release
PORTLAND, Maine – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Bangor International (BGR) will see travel volume increase this week and the TSA team in Maine has been proactively preparing for the…
November 20, 2023 | Local Press Release
BOSTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting travel volume to increase during the holidays and the TSA team at Boston-Logan (BOS) has prepared and is ready for the holiday volume.   TSA officers started seeing heavier…
November 20, 2023 | Local Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – A Lynchburg, Va., man was stopped with a loaded handgun by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Sunday, Nov. 19.   The 9mm gun was loaded with 10 bullets and…
November 20, 2023 | Local Press Release
SPOKANE, Washington - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through the security checkpoints at Spokane International Airport (GEG) this Thanksgiving holiday season. The official…
November 17, 2023 | Local Press Release
ALBANY, N.Y.--Individuals flying out of Albany and Syracuse Hancock International Airports for the Thanksgiving holiday will come face-to-face with the latest new security enhancement at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security…
November 17, 2023 | Local Press Release
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — 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, including at…
November 17, 2023 | Local Press Release
BUFFALO, N.Y. — 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, including at Buffalo…
November 16, 2023 | Local Press Release
DENVER - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a record number of people will be screened through the security checkpoints at Denver International Airport (DEN) this Thanksgiving holiday season.The official Thanksgiving travel…
November 16, 2023 | Local Press Release
LAS VEGAS - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas is prepared for the rush of travelers expected to depart the airport following the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix taking place this…
November 16, 2023 | Local Press Release
BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) usually sees passenger numbers increase during the holidays and the TSA team at Burlington International (BTV) has been proactively preparing for the increase in holiday travel…
November 16, 2023 | Local Press Release
DENVER - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Denver International Airport (DEN) is now accepting Colorado-issued digital driver licenses and identification cards at the airport’s North Security Checkpoint from TSA PreCheck®-eligible…
November 15, 2023 | Local Press Release
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) usually sees passenger numbers increase during the holidays and the TSA team at Manchester-Boston Regional (MHT) has been proactively preparing for the increase in holiday travel…
November 15, 2023 | Local Press Release
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for Thanksgiving travel and expects to screen more than 30 million passengers during the 12-day Thanksgiving holiday period, which kicks off this Friday, Nov. 17, and concludes on Tuesday…
November 14, 2023 | Local Press Release
BECKLEY, W.Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Raleigh County Memorial Airport prevented a Florida man from carrying his loaded gun onto a flight yesterday, Nov. 13. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with six bullets.…
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…
November 9, 2023 | Local Press Release
TRENTON, NJ – A Philadelphia woman was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Trenton-Mercer Airport detected a loaded handgun in her purse as she entered the airport security checkpoint on Tuesday, Nov. 7…
November 8, 2023 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Virginia Beach man from bringing his handgun onto a flight on Wednesday (Nov. 8). The 9mm gun was packed in a carry-on bag and was…
November 8, 2023 | Local Press Release
BUFFALO, N.Y. – A Lancaster, N.Y., man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Buffalo-Niagara International Airport on Nov. 7, when they detected a handgun in the man’s carry-on bag at the security checkpoint. The .…
November 7, 2023 | Local Press Release
MINNEAPOLIS – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented an airline employee from bringing a handgun through a checkpoint at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) Thursday. The employee was randomly selected for…
November 7, 2023 | Local Press Release
PHILADELPHIA – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport prevented a Florida resident from bringing his handgun through the security checkpoint on Monday, Nov. 6. The 9mm gun was loaded with six…
November 6, 2023 | Local Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – A Clarke County, Va., man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers with a loaded handgun at one of the checkpoints at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport early this morning, Monday, Nov. 6. …
November 2, 2023 | Local Press Release
PHILADELPHIA - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers want to share some advice and tips to make the checkpoint screening process go smoothly at Philadelphia International Airport. “With a little planning and thought about how to…

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