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From the Administrator: A Look Back at My First Year
August 10, 2018
One year ago today I was given the honor of joining and leading the men and women of the Transportation Security Administration. I continue to be inspired by their skill and dedication every day. My first year at TSA has been a busy one – in fact –…
The Top Five Items People Ask About: Razors, Batteries, Makeup, Shampoo & Deodorant
August 7, 2018
1. Razors - There’s a lot of confusion out there as to what types of razors are OK to pack in your carry-on baggage. So people ask us about this one all the time. Safety Razors: Because the razor blades are so easy to remove, safety razors are not…
Four Tips To Remember When Checking Your ID At Airport Security
August 2, 2018
Whether you’re traveling with an expired license, misplaced your ID, or recently changed your name, you can still fly. Here are a few tips you should know before you fly. 1) Know what is valid ID While booking your flight, be sure to fill out your…
TSA Week In Review: July 16th - 24th
July 27, 2018
TSA discovered 84 firearms in carry-on bags around the nation from July 16th through the 22nd. Of the 84 firearms discovered, 71 were loaded and 36 had a round chambered. Firearm possession laws vary by state and locality. TSA may impose civil…
TSA Week In Review: June 25th – July 15th
July 20, 2018
TSA discovered 269 firearms in carry-on bags around the nation from June 25th through July 15th. Of the 269 firearms discovered, 235 were loaded and 85 had a round chambered. Firearm possession laws vary by state and locality. TSA may impose civil…
Comic-Con International 2018 Travel Tips
July 17, 2018
If you’re attending Comic-Con International in San Diego this week, you may want to take a couple of minutes to read this post. Our officers have been screening outgoing Comic-Con travelers at the San Diego International Airport (SAN) for over a…
Ways to Travel with Cremated Remains
July 10, 2018
You may have seen a story in the news recently about a traveler finding his mother’s cremains spilled in his checked bag at LAX. We understand how painful losing a loved one is, and we express our sincere condolences. It’s terrible that he had to…
TSA Week in Review: June 18th - 24th
July 3, 2018
TSA discovered 92 firearms in carry-on bags around the nation from June 18th through the 24th. Of the 92 firearms discovered, 80 were loaded and 29 had a round chambered. Firearm possession laws vary by state and locality. TSA may impose civil…
TSA Fourth of July Travel Tips 2018
June 28, 2018
Arrive Early: TSA is projecting one of the busiest Fourth of July travel periods on record! TSA officers will screen 28.3 million passengers and crew from June 28 – July 9, 2018. The upcoming holiday travel period will bring some of the busiest…
TSA Week in Review - June 11th - 17th
June 27, 2018
As we approach Independence Day, it’s important to remember that fireworks are not allowed in either carry-on or checked bags. The fireworks pictured here are just some of the fireworks discovered recently. These fireworks were discovered in a…
