Press Releases

WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) appointed 25 voting members to serve on the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee (STSAC), which met Thursday, Nov. 17. Among the committee’s 25 appointees, 13 are new members…

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen an increase in travel this year and anticipates airport security checkpoints nationwide will be very busy this holiday travel season. The season kicks off with Thanksgiving…

NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration officers at Norfolk International Airport stopped a Virginia Beach, Va., resident from carrying her handgun onto a flight on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The .380 caliber handgun, was loaded with six…

BOSTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) usually sees passenger numbers increase during the holidays and the TSA team at Boston-Logan (BOS) has been proactively preparing for the increase in holiday travel volume.   Holiday…

Before you agree to bring a family favorite food item to contribute to the Thanksgiving holiday table, it’s important to think about how you’re planning to transport it if you are flying to spend the holiday with family or friends. Most foods can be…

RICHMOND, Va. – A man from Williamsburg, Va., was stopped by Transportation Security Administration officers at a Richmond International Airport security checkpoint after they detected a double-bladed knife that was concealed inside the inner…

Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of five airports in New York State. Watertown (ART) and Massena (MSS) International Airports launched under TSA…

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event Tuesday and Wednesday, November 15 and 16 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) or Security…

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be conducting a series of recruitment events in November and December to hire additional officers to work at Syracuse Hancock International Airport in preparation for the busy…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –  Transportation Security Administration officers at West Virginia International Yeager Airport stopped a Raleigh County, W.Va., man with a loaded handgun at the security checkpoint on Saturday, Nov. 12. The .32 caliber…

PHILADELPHIA – A resident of Montgomery County, Pa., was caught with a loaded gun by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday, Nov. 12. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with seven…

NEWBURGH, N.Y.—  Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) on Saturday. SWF launched under TSA security oversight 20…

ARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) prevented two travelers from carrying loaded handguns onto their flights this past weekend. This gun was detected by a…

RICHMOND, Va. –A North Carolina resident was cited by the police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport caught her with a handgun in her carry-on bag on Sunday, Nov. 13. The .380 caliber handgun…

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) hosted a ceremony today to recognize veterans within the TSA workforce ahead of the Veterans Day federal holiday on Nov. 11. The ceremony’s theme was “Honor,” as an acknowledgement of a…

BOSTON – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Massachusetts woman from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Wednesday at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). During Wednesday morning security screening,…

DENVER - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to work at Denver International Airport (DEN). There are currently full- and part-time positions available and the starting salary is $24.23…

DES MOINES – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, Nov. 16 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Des Moines International Airport (DSM).…

WASHINGTON –The TSA PreCheck® current enrollment provider, IDEMIA, has reduced the enrollment and in-person renewal fee from $85 to $78. The cost to renew online is still $70. If approved, enrollees get a five-year membership with the program. TSA…

RENO, Nevada - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to work at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). There are currently 25 full- and part-time positions available and the starting…

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has reduced the online renewal enrollment fee for transportation workers who possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) as well as the enrollment fee for Hazardous…

Passengers across the state of Florida have brought a record number of guns to the Transportation Security Administration’s checkpoints. The year-to-date number of 700 guns is already higher than in any previous year and includes records set at 12…

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. –  Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented an Orange County, N.Y., man from carrying his loaded handgun onto a flight at Westchester County Airport on Friday, Oct. 28. The 9mm handgun was loaded with…

INDIANAPOLIS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, Nov. 2 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Indianapolis International Airport (IND…

BALTIMORE – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) have detected 28 firearms at the airport’s security checkpoints so far this year, surpassing the previous record…