Press Releases

WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) appointed six new surface transportation industry leaders to serve on the Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee (STSAC).     “These new members bring…

Boston-Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a Maine resident from bringing a loaded gun into the cabin of an aircraft on Friday, November 26, at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Around 5:30 Friday morning, TSA…

PHILADELPHIA—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Philadelphia resident from carrying his .38 caliber handgun loaded with five bullets onto his flight on Friday, Nov. 26, at Philadelphia International Airport. “This man…

MILWAUKEE —Transportation Security Administration officers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) stopped three handguns from being brought onboard airplanes during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. The handgun was detected…

LINTHICUM, Md. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials expect travel out of Baltimore/Washington-Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI) to see a return to pre-pandemic passenger levels during the Thanksgiving holiday travel…

BOISE, Idaho - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Boise Airport detected two firearms Tuesday morning during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the security checkpoint. The first firearm discovery…

NEW YORK – A Westchester County, N.Y., man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers caught him with a .22 caliber handgun at one of the John F. Kennedy International Airport security checkpoints on Monday,…

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

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A Crawford County, Pa., woman was stopped with a loaded handgun by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) at the security checkpoint early this morning (Nov. 19). The small .…

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a man from carrying a loaded firearm onto his flight at Bradley International Airport (BDL) on Thursday, November 18. During security screening around noon, a TSA…

NORFOLK, Va.—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport caught a Newport News, Virginia, woman with a 9mm handgun loaded with 12 bullets including one in the chamber of the gun, at the airport security…

SEATTLE – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is anticipating that security checkpoints locally and nationwide will be busy during the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, which officially kicks off today and continues through Sunday,…

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized the 20th anniversary of the agency’s creation today with a special ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s original Terminal A historic lobby. The…

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – A Brownsville, Pa., woman was caught with a loaded handgun by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) at the security checkpoint early this morning (Nov. 18). The black .380…

ALLENTOWN, Pa. –  A Bethlehem, Pa., man  was prevented from bringing his loaded handgun onto a flight yesterday when  Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers caught him with the weapon at the Lehigh Valley International…

PHILADELPHIA—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented a Philadelphia woman from carrying a .22 caliber handgun loaded with nine bullets onto her flight yesterday, Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Philadelphia International Airport. “…

WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) usually sees travel volume increase during holidays and the TSA team at Bradley International Airport has been proactively preparing for the increase in holiday travel volume.…

NEW YORK – 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…

SALT LAKE CITY – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is anticipating that security checkpoints locally and nationwide will be busy during the Thanksgiving holiday travel season, which officially kicks off tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 19 and…

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event Friday and Saturday, November 19 and 20, to assist individuals interested in an exciting new federal career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO.) The TSA was…

WASHINGTON—The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects airport security checkpoints nationwide will be busy during the upcoming Thanksgiving travel period, which runs from Friday, Nov. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 28, and the agency is…

NEW YORK – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has seen travel volume increase during holidays and the TSA teams in the New York City region are prepared to handle the increase in the number of individuals planning to fly during the…

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Thanksgiving has historically seen the biggest spike in travelers coming through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints and this year is expected to see a continuation of that trend at Pittsburgh…

PHILADELPHIA – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) sees travel volume increase during holidays, but it’s always Thanksgiving that historically has seen the biggest spike in travelers. This year is expected to see a similar trend at…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Thanksgiving has historically seen the biggest increase in the number of travelers coming through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints and this year is expected to see a continuation of that trend at…