airport security

Mike Epps apologizes after loaded gun found in his backpack at Indianapolis Airport: 'I literally forgot'

Comedian 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

Milligan, 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

Travel 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?

Heading 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

A 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

Shahbaz 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

An 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

Airport 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

A 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

Carry 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

Here'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

Travelers 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

It'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

Private 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

More 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

With 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

A 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

The 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

An 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

There'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....