airport security
Mike Epps apologizes after loaded gun found in his backpack at Indianapolis Airport: 'I literally forgot'
March 9, 2023 | 4:59pmComedian Mike Epps has apologized to his fans days after federal agents confiscated a loaded gun from his possession as he attempted to board a flight at the Indianapolis International Airport....
Journalist says she was 'humiliated' by 'creepy' airport screeners
June 20, 2022 | 9:35amMilligan, an Australian Broadcasting Corporation investigative reporter, took aim at the airport’s new “full-body” security screening measures.
How to get through airport security as quickly as possible for free
December 6, 2021 | 1:52pmTravel expert Nora Dunn has revealed a three-fold hack when it comes to getting through airport security without hanging around too long.
If TSA agents won't get jabbed, why not re-examine the whole ridiculous show?
October 19, 2021 | 8:02pmHeading home for the holidays? Prepare for massive security delays, thanks to a coming shortage of TSA agents. Only 40 percent of Transportation Security Administration workers are vaccinated, ahead of...
Newark Airport terminal evacuated after 'significant' security breach
July 5, 2021 | 2:27pmA woman allegedly bolted through a security checkpoint and into the concourse before she was detained by law enforcement, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Pakistani opposition leader blocked from leaving the country
May 8, 2021 | 1:24pmShahbaz Sharif, a Pakistani opposition leader, was prevented from boarding a flight leaving the country, according to reports.
Accused Capitol rioter ID'd at airport after getting kicked off plane
January 26, 2021 | 2:49pmAn accused US Capitol rioter was busted after getting kicked off a Delta flight -- and later being recognized by airport security from social media footage of the siege, court...
DC airport security finds throwing star in carry-on luggage
January 13, 2021 | 4:25pmAirport security caught a traveler attempting to board a plane at Washington's National Airport last Friday with a switch-blade throwing knife, the TSA said. Agents confiscated the "throwing star," but...
Russian airliner searched for possible bomb after landing at JFK
December 7, 2020 | 3:07pmA Russian airliner was evacuated and searched at John F. Kennedy Airport on Sunday following reports of a possible bomb threat, authorities said.
TSA food rules let you carry on some surprising Thanksgiving staples
November 21, 2020 | 10:44amCarry on the bird. Check the gravy. The TSA has two simple rules for flyers toting Thanksgiving family favorites: Anything solid can go through airport security. Anything liquid or spreadable...
TSA confiscates baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo
November 6, 2020 | 12:16pmHere's an air travel tip, read the rules before trying to put Jaws in your carry-on luggage.
US sees busiest day for air travel since the start of COVID-19
October 21, 2020 | 3:50pmTravelers are returning to the skies. Last weekend was the busiest in the US for air travel since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Transportation Security Administration....
Long airport waits are the norm for this bin Laden niece
September 5, 2020 | 9:36amIt's not easy being bin Laden Almost 20 years after the 9/11 attacks that devastated New York City, the terror boss' niece said she often finds herself detained in interrogation...
When can we travel again? Your wanderlust questions answered
May 26, 2020 | 2:27pmPrivate jet not an option? Here's a comprehensive guide to getting the heck out of Dodge.
200 NYC-area TSA workers among 500 who have coronavirus
April 30, 2020 | 1:41pmMore than 500 Transportation Security Administration employees have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials said.
Rate of guns found by TSA jumps, even as fewer people fly
April 27, 2020 | 11:18pmWith far fewer people flying because of travel restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, airport security screeners are naturally finding fewer guns in carry-on baggage. But the ratio of guns to...
2nd TSA worker dies of coronavirus as agency hit with hundreds of cases
April 10, 2020 | 10:29amA Transportation Security Administration branch manager has died from the coronavirus, the second agency employee to succumb to the deadly illness, officials said.
Schumer: Chinese-owned TikTok app could lead to TSA data breach
February 23, 2020 | 9:15pmThe US Transportation Security Administration said Sunday it was barring employees from using the Chinese-owned video app TikTok to post on the agency's website. The announcement came in the wake...
Renowned Mali musician at odds with TSA over broken instrument
February 7, 2020 | 12:45amAn internationally renowned musician claims TSA agents at JFK airport destroyed his custom-made instrument during a flight to Paris following a US tour. Ballaké Sissoko, one of Mali’s famous kora...
From snakes to samurai swords — TSA's 'top 10 finds of 2019' are insane
January 18, 2020 | 1:39pmThere's a good reason you're waiting forever on security lines at airports. People are trying to bring some weird stuff -- from weapons to creepy crawlers -- on their flights....