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15 November 2012

TSA Pre✓™ Begins at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport

Press Release

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the start of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). Under TSA Pre✓™ U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select Delta, United and US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits. The TSA Pre✓™ lane is now available at Checkpoint 4.

14 November 2012

TSA proporciona actualizaciones a viajeros durante esta temporada

Press Release

WASHINGTON – El día de hoy, la Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte (TSA, por sus siglas en inglés) resaltó los procedimientos de seguridad en anticipación de esta temporada y les recordó a los viajeros los pasos que deben tomar para facilitar el proceso de seguridad en el aeropuerto. Durante el último año, TSA ha implementado varias medidas de seguridad basadas en niveles de riesgo que mejoran la experiencia del pasajero en aeropuertos de todo el país.

14 November 2012

TSA Pre✓™ Begins at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Press Release

BALTIMORE – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the start of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Under TSA Pre✓™ U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select Delta, United and US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits. The TSA Pre✓™ lane is now available at Checkpoint D.

13 November 2012

TSA Provides Updates to Travelers for the Holiday Travel Season

Press Release

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today highlighted security procedures ahead of the busy holiday travel period and reminded travelers about the steps they can take to be prepared for airport security. Over the past year, TSA has implemented a number of new risk-based security measures that enhance the passenger experience at airports across the country.

09 November 2012

TSA Pre✓™ Expands to Alaska, American, United and US Airways Frequent Travelers at Orlando International Airport

Press Release

ORLANDO, Fla.  – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the expansion of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Under TSA Pre✓™ U.S. citizens traveling domestically who are select Alaska, American, Delta, United and US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits.

09 November 2012

TSA Launches "Still Proudly Serving" Military Service Campaign for Veteran’s Day

Press Release

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will launch a new multimedia campaign today entitled, "Still Proudly Serving," to honor its Transportation Security Officers who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Nearly 25 percent of the TSA workforce is a veteran or active duty reserve member of the U.S. Armed Forces.

09 November 2012

TSA and AFGE Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement

Press Release

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it has ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). The agreement will cover approximately 44,000 TSA employees and will take effect on Dec. 9, 2012

07 November 2012

TSA Administrator John Pistole Visits New York and New Jersey Airports After Hurricane Sandy

In The News

TSA Administrator John Pistole visited TSA employees in the New York/New Jersey region, making stops at LaGuardia, Newark-Liberty and JFK airports, in addition to meeting with representatives of the New York and New Jersey Federal Air Marshal Field Offices. Pistole thanked several of the more than 280 TSA officers who have come from around the country to supplement the JFK workforce, which was hit the hardest by the storm. He praised the resiliency of the TSA workforce, several who are still recovering from personal loss due to the storm.

03 November 2012

TSA at New York Area Airports Fully Staffed

In The News

TSA continues to work closely with its partners in the federal, state and local governments as well as with airport authorities and other stakeholders to ensure the continuation of effective and efficient security operations as airlines continue to restore flight operations at John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia International (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR) airports.

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