Press Releases

March 14, 2024 | Local Press Release
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,…
March 13, 2024 | Local Press Release
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…
March 11, 2024 | Local Press Release
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 at…
March 11, 2024 | Local Press Release
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 it…
March 11, 2024 | Local Press Release
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 as…
March 6, 2024 | National Press Release
LAS VEGAS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
March 6, 2024 | National Press Release
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…
March 6, 2024 | Local Press Release
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…
March 5, 2024 | National Press Release
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…
March 1, 2024 | Local Press Release
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…
February 29, 2024 | Local Press Release
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…
February 28, 2024 | Local Press Release
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…
February 26, 2024 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, 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 Norfolk…
February 26, 2024 | Local Press Release
More than three million questions were posed to the Transportation Security Administration’s AskTSA team last year and the result was informed passengers having a more pleasant travel experience at the airport.  Planning ahead and packing only what…
February 23, 2024 | Local Press Release
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) with the prestigious Gold Standard Award for security in its bus system on Thursday, Feb. 22. IndyGo is one of only…
February 22, 2024 | Local Press Release
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Buffalo Niagara International Airport Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer Marie Benny and Supervisory Officer William Brand, seated just a few feet apart from each other in the breakroom, were not much more than…
February 21, 2024 | Local Press Release
BALTIMORE – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will participate in several recruiting events during Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Tournament Weekend, Feb. 28 to March 2, at the Baltimore Convention Center as the…
February 21, 2024 | Local Press Release
PITTSBURGH – A Warren County, Pa., man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted the man’s loaded handgun at Pittsburgh International Airport yesterday, Feb. 20. The man, a resident of Warren, Pa…
February 20, 2024 | Local Press Release
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a woman from carrying a firearm onto an airplane at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) on Monday, February 19. This was the first firearm detection this year by…
February 16, 2024 | Local Press Release
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have already intercepted 12 firearms at the security checkpoints at Miami International Airport (MIA) this year. If you are going to travel with your firearm it must be in your checked bag,…
February 16, 2024 | Local Press Release
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) have intercepted two guns this week during routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the security checkpoint. The…
February 14, 2024 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Norfolk resident from bringing his handgun onto a flight yesterday, Tuesday, Feb. 13. The .38 caliber revolver was loaded with five…
February 13, 2024 | Local Press Release
  LAS VEGAS - With the inaugural Super Bowl held in Las Vegas in the books, attention turned to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) Monday morning for the traditional post-game “get away” and a surge in the number of departing travelers at one of…
February 13, 2024 | Local Press Release
DULLES, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented a Gerrardstown, W.Va., woman from bringing her handgun onto a flight yesterday (Feb. 12).   The 9mm handgun was loaded…