Press Releases
April 9, 2024 | Local Press Release
NEW YORK — 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 JFK…
April 8, 2024 | Local Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport intercepted two firearms in carry-on bags at security checkpoints this past weekend.
They prevented a Falls…
April 8, 2024 | Local Press Release
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Long Island McArthur Airport (ISP) prevented a Sayville, N.Y., man from bringing his handgun onto a flight yesterday (April. 7). The 9mm firearm was loaded with 10 bullets…
April 8, 2024 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a North Carolina resident from bringing his loaded handgun onto a flight on Sunday, April 7, just…
April 5, 2024 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Yorktown, Va., woman from bringing her handgun past the security checkpoint on Wednesday, April 3. It was the…
April 5, 2024 | Local Press Release
INDIANAPOLIS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) doesn’t want passengers departing Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to be caught in the dark: Tuesday, April 9 is expected to be a busy day with high throughput volumes.…
April 5, 2024 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a Chesterfield, Va., resident from bringing his loaded handgun onto a flight on Wednesday, April 3.
The 9mm handgun was loaded with 11…
April 5, 2024 | Local Press Release
PITTSBURGH – An Indiana, Pa., man was issued a summons by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers intercepted the man’s loaded handgun at the Pittsburgh International Airport security checkpoint on Thursday, April 4.
The…
April 5, 2024 | Local Press Release
ROANOKE, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport prevented a Roanoke man from bringing his loaded gun past the security checkpoint on Wednesday, April 3.
The 9mm firearm was loaded…
April 5, 2024 | Local Press Release
ORLANDO – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, LYNX with the prestigious Gold Standard Award for security, Wednesday, Apr. 3. LYNX is one of only five transit agencies…
April 4, 2024 | Local Press Release
NEW YORK—Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers are field testing the use of new hand-held language translation-interpretation devices in an effort to support a more positive security checkpoint experience for individuals who are…
April 4, 2024 | Local Press Release
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Pocahontas County, W.Va., man was stopped by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at West Virginia International Yeager Airport on Wednesday, April 3, with a loaded firearm among his carry-on items.
As the man…
April 4, 2024 | Local Press Release
CHARLOTTE – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) honored the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) with the prestigious Gold Standard Award for security in its bus system on Thursday, April 4. CATS is one of only five transit agencies…
April 4, 2024 | Local Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. --If spring break travelers thought that the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) terminal seemed crowded last month, their perceptions were accurate.
Two days last month made it into the top five days for the number of…
April 3, 2024 | Local Press Release
SYRACUSE, N.Y. --If travelers think that that the Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) terminal seems crowded, their perception is accurate. March was the fifth busiest month for the number of passengers screened at the airport’s…
April 2, 2024 | Local Press Release
BOSTON – A new, more convenient international passenger security checkpoint is ready for full operation at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). The new E3 checkpoint will enhance the security checkpoint experience for international travelers…
April 1, 2024 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport prevented an Alabama man from bringing a handgun onto a flight on Sunday, March 31.
The .380 caliber gun was loaded with seven bullets,…
April 1, 2024 | Local Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport stopped an Alexandria, Va., man from carrying his handgun onto a flight on Saturday, March 30.
The .40 caliber gun was loaded with…
March 29, 2024 | Local Press Release
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO - The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) want to remind passengers that firearms should not travel in carry-on baggage.
So far this year, TSA officers have found five firearms -…
March 29, 2024 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Norfolk International Airport prevented a North Carolina resident from bringing his handgun onto a flight today, Friday, March 29. The 9mm handgun was loaded with 11…
March 28, 2024 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck program with the addition of Air Premia, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Transat, Bahamasair, BermudAir, Iberia, La Compagnie and New Pacific…
March 27, 2024 | Local Press Release
CHARLOTTE – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates a busy spring break travel season for travelers departing Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
According to CLT officials, local school districts will dismiss for an…
March 26, 2024 | Local Press Release
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Residents of the City of Charleston and surrounding counties will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) from…
March 25, 2024 | Local Press Release
ARLINGTON, Va. – Approximately two dozen service dogs got some practice going through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport this morning (National Puppy Day) so that they would be more…
March 25, 2024 | Local Press Release
INDIANAPOLIS – The Transportation Security Administration sent one of its most valued Indiana team members off to enjoy retirement -- Donna, an explosive detection canine.
Donna, an 8-year-old Labrador Retriever, worked at Indianapolis…
