Press Releases

BOSTON - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on Thursday, May 20.  During early morning security screening a TSA…

PITTSBURGH, Pa. –  Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented an Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, man from carrying a 9mm handgun loaded with 10 bullets onto his flight yesterday, Tuesday, May 18. When the TSA officer…

DALLAS, TX. – The Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint experience will look much different to passengers who have not flown since the start of the pandemic, and individuals flying out of Dallas Love Field Airport this…

DETROIT – The past week has been a busy one for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers as they prevented a loaded handgun from making its way into the passenger cabin of an airplane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) for the third…

LATROBE, Pa. – A Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, woman was prevented from carrying a loaded handgun onto her flight at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers yesterday, May 18. The TSA officers…

LINTHICUM, MD – An increase in the number of travelers is expected to fly out of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) this summer and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle the increased…

MADISON, WI – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a woman from carrying a loaded pistol onto her flight at Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) on Monday, May 17. On Monday afternoon around 5:30, a TSA officer detected the…

SALT LAKE CITY – As more people begin to travel by air throughout the United States, officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) offered helpful tips so travelers know what to expect…

LOS ANGELES - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has selected Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to test state-of-the-art technology to detect, track, and identify (DTI) drones that are encroaching on restricted airspace. Drones…

LINTHICUM, Md. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) prevented a Harford County, Maryland, man with a 9mm handgun from boarding his flight with the gun on Friday…

MILWAUKEE – On Saturday, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto his flight at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE). On Saturday around 9:30 a.m., a TSA officer…

DETROIT – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected and prevented another loaded handgun from making its way into the passenger cabin of an airplane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). On Sunday, May 16, TSA officers…

DETROIT – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers detected and prevented another handgun from making its way into the passenger cabin of an airplane at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). On Friday, May 14, TSA officers detected the…

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Transportation Security Administration security checkpoint experience will look much different to passengers who have not flown since the start of the pandemic, and individuals flying out of Harrisburg International Airport…

BOSTON – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a woman from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on Tuesday, May 11. During afternoon security screening a TSA officer…

RENO, Nevada - With an anticipated spike in the number of people traveling during the summer months, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) highlighted its use of new technologies and modified security procedures to help protect the health…

COLONIE, NY – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Fulton County, New York, man from carrying two loaded guns and extra ammunition onto his flight at Albany International Airport yesterday, May 11.  TSA officers…

RICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Newport News, Virginia, woman with a 9mm handgun loaded with five bullets, one of which was chambered, from carrying it onto her flight…

PHILADELPHIA—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented four travelers from carrying guns onto their flights in a two-day span at Philadelphia International Airport checkpoints. Two men were stopped on Friday, May 7, and two…

APPLETON, WI – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a female passenger from carrying a .380 caliber firearm onto her flight at Appleton International Airport (ATW) on Sunday, May 9. The firearm was the second one detected at…

RICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Richmond resident with a .38 caliber handgun loaded with five bullets from carrying the revolver onto her flight yesterday, May 6. The gun…

MIAMI - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) selected Miami International Airport (MIA) for its initial test of technologies that will detect, track, and identify (DTI) drones entering into restricted airspace. Drones, also known as…

PHILADELPHIA – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle the increased travel volume this summer and the agency is committed to supporting a healthy and secure environment for airline passengers, TSA employees and…

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Florida resident from boarding his flight with a 9mm handgun along with a gun magazine loaded with seven bullets, at the Syracuse Hancock International Airport…

MOSCOW, Idaho - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that local residents can make an appointment now to enroll in TSA PreCheck® at a temporary enrollment center in Moscow, Idaho, that will be open for five consecutive…