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27 March 2013

TSA Pre✓™ Expedited Screening Begins at Memphis International Airport

Press Release

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced that TSA Pre✓™ is now available to eligible passengers at Memphis International Airport (MEM). Under TSA Pre✓™ passengers traveling domestically from MEM who are select American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are eligible to participate and may receive expedited screening benefits at Checkpoint B.

26 March 2013

TSA Pre✓™ Begins at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Press Release

CLEVELAND – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the start of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Under TSA Pre✓™ passengers traveling domestically from CLE who are select American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways frequent travelers or members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler programs are now eligible to participate in TSA Pre✓™ and may receive expedited screening benefits at the South Checkpoint.

19 March 2013

TSA Pre✓™ Begins at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Press Release

AUSTIN, Texas – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the start of TSA Pre✓™ operations at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Under TSA Pre✓™ passengers traveling domestically who are select Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines 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 located at Checkpoint 2.

21 February 2013

Statement on Screening of Family at St. Louis Airport

In The News

"TSA regrets inaccurate guidance was provided to this family during screening and offers its apology. We are committed to maintaining the security of the traveling public and strive to treat all passengers with dignity and respect. While no pat-down was performed, we will address specific concerns with our workforce."

21 February 2013

TSA Announces Upcoming Airports to Offer TSA Pre✓™

Press Release

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced five more airports will offer TSA Pre✓™, bringing the total number of airports participating to 40. By April 1, 2013, eligible passengers flying on participating airlines out of Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE), Memphis International (MEM), Nashville International (BNA) and Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) airports may receive TSA Pre✓™ benefits.

18 January 2013

DHS to Support Security Operations for 57th Presidential Inaugural

Press Release

WASHINGTON— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will support security operations for the 57th Presidential Inaugural, coordinating with federal, state and local agencies to secure transportation systems and protected sites surrounding the event. The U.S. Secret Service has primary responsibility for the coordination of security planning and implementation. In addition, the Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection will provide assets and personnel.

18 January 2013

Administrator John S. Pistole Addressing the United States Conference of Mayors

Speech

(As prepared)

Thank you, Mayor Parker for those kind words of introduction, and thank you all for inviting me to join you here today.  As Administrator for the Transportation Security Administration, I appreciate being able to meet with so many others who are dedicated to serving the American people, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of your conversation. 

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