Press Releases

NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a North Carolina resident from bringing his handgun onto a flight today, Friday, March 29.  The 9mm handgun was loaded with 11…

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…

CHARLOTTE – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a busy spring break travel season for travelers departing Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). According to CLT officials, local school districts will dismiss for an…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Residents of the City of Charleston and surrounding counties will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) from…

ARLINGTON, Va. – Approximately two dozen service dogs got some practice going through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport this morning (National Puppy Day) so that they would be more…

INDIANAPOLIS – The Transportation Security Administration sent one of its most valued Indiana team members off to enjoy retirement -- Donna, an explosive detection canine. Donna, an 8-year-old Labrador Retriever, worked at Indianapolis…

PHILADELPHIA—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers are testing the use of new hand-held language translation-interpretation devices in an effort to support a more positive security checkpoint experience for individuals who are…

CLEVELAND – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting hiring events Friday, March 22 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE…

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting application assistance events Thursday, March 21 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at John Glenn Columbus…

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A local man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Buffalo-Niagara International Airport on Monday, March 18, with a loaded gun in his front pants pocket. As the man, a resident of Buffalo, began the…

PITTSBURGH – A Bethel Park, Pa., man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers when they intercepted his loaded handgun at Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday, March 15. The man was caught with a .380 caliber…

ARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport stopped a North Carolina man from carrying his handgun onto a flight on Monday, March 18. The 9mm gun was loaded with six bullets.…

WOODBRIDGE, Va. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) with…

FRESNO, California – With the start of the spring break travel season, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a busy spring break travel season for travelers departing Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). Nationally,…

AUSTIN – On Tuesday, March 13, Transportation Security Officers at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport prevented four firearms at security checkpoints from making it onboard aircraft. The firearms were fully loaded and represent 14% of the 27…

Federal Air Marshals on patrol at a cruise ship terminal. (TSA photo) LOS ANGELES - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a two-day hiring event to recruit women and men to serve as entry-level Federal Air Marshals…

ARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport stopped a Tennessee, woman from carrying her handgun onto a flight on Sunday, March 11. The .380 caliber gun was unloaded, however…

RICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Henrico, Va., man from bringing an antique revolver onto a flight early this morning, March 11. The .22 caliber handgun was caught…

LAS VEGAS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

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…

RICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Rockville, Va., woman from bringing her handgun onto a flight early this morning, March 6. The .380 caliber handgun was loaded with…

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…

DALLAS FORT WORTH - On Wednesday, Feb 27, TSA officers intercepted four firearms at DFW and at DAL two firearms were discovered in traveler’s carry-on luggage at airport security checkpoints. “For the safety of the traveling public, I strongly urge…

RICHMOND, Va. —  New technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification (ID) and confirms their flight information in real time is now in use at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints at Richmond…

CHARLOTTE – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on Tuesday, February 27. During Tuesday morning security screening at…