Press Releases

September 12, 2022 | Local Press Release
ITHACA, N.Y.—  Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Ithaca Tompkins International Airport today. The airport launched under TSA security oversight 20…
September 12, 2022 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND, Va. – A North Carolina resident was arrested by the police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Richmond International Airport caught him with a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag yesterday (Sept. 11), on the 21st…
September 9, 2022 | Local Press Release
KAHULUI, Hawaii - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is one of several employers who will be participating in the Pop Up Job Expo Saturday, September 10 at the Queen Ka’ahumanu Center on Maui. TSA is hiring security screening officers…
September 8, 2022 | Local Press Release
PHILADELPHIA – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers have caught three guns within the past five days at security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport. The individuals who were stopped face stiff federal financial civil…
September 8, 2022 | Local Press Release
SOUTH BEND, Ind. —  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for increased passenger volume at South Bend International Airport (SBN) this weekend and is reminding all travelers to arrive two hours before their flight. “We’…
September 8, 2022 | Local Press Release
BURBANK, Calif. - Officers with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) have found two firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in the past week during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at the…
September 7, 2022 | Local Press Release
WARWICK, R.I. – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a male passenger from carrying a firearm onto an airplane at T.F. Green Airport (PVD) on Tuesday, September 6.  On Tuesday morning during security screening, a TSA…
September 7, 2022 | Local Press Release
DULLES, Va. – A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented a North Carolina resident from bringing a loaded handgun onto his flight on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The .380 caliber handgun…
September 7, 2022 | Local Press Release
BANGOR, Maine – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Saturday at Bangor International Airport (BGR).  During Saturday afternoon security screening, TSA…
September 7, 2022 | Local Press Release
SEATTLE - What started out as a busy Friday morning of Labor Day weekend turned into an unexpected lifesaving opportunity for a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Lead TSA officer (…
September 6, 2022 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. – Transportation Security Administration officers at Norfolk International Airport stopped a Chesapeake, Va., resident from carrying a loaded handgun onto his flight on Saturday, Sept. 3. TSA officers stopped the man when his carry-on…
September 6, 2022 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – During the Labor Day holiday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened 8.76 million travelers between Friday, Sept. 2 and Monday, Sept. 5. The weekend travel volume represents 102% of volume for the same pre-pandemic…
September 6, 2022 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be participating in an airport-wide job fair for job openings at Richmond International Airport on Thursday Sept. 15. Several employers, including TSA, will be participating in the…
September 6, 2022 | Local Press Release
NEWARK, N.J.— A New Jersey resident was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers removed a loaded handgun that was hidden behind the lining of her suitcase at a security checkpoint at Newark Liberty…
September 2, 2022 | Local Press Release
SYRACUSE, N.Y.—  Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) marked the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) airport yesterday (Sept. 1). The Syracuse Hancock International…
September 2, 2022 | Local Press Release
BOSTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a two-day recruiting event Friday, September 9 and Saturday, September 10. The recruiting event will assist individuals interested in applying…
September 2, 2022 | Local Press Release
SAN ANTONIO —  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle an increase in the number of travelers who will be flying out of San Antonio International Airport (SAT) as well as other airports across South Texas during…
September 2, 2022 | Local Press Release
BINGHAMTON, N.Y.—  Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will commemorate the 20th anniversary of the federalization of the Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) airport this weekend. The Greater Binghamton Airport…
September 2, 2022 | Local Press Release
AUSTIN —  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared to handle the increase in the number of travelers who are expected to be flying out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) during the upcoming Labor Day weekend.…
September 1, 2022 | Local Press Release
KAHULUI, Hawaii – Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) jointly announced significant changes that will improve the experience of travelers departing Kahului Airport (OGG)…
September 1, 2022 | Local Press Release
BOSTON – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped another passenger from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane on Wednesday at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). On Wednesday afternoon during security screening, TSA…
August 31, 2022 | Local Press Release
TSA employees who have worked at PHL Airport for 20 years gathered to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the federalization of the airport and recognize their years of service. (TSA photo) PHILADELPHIA —  Officials from the…
August 31, 2022 | National Press Release
There’s no real need to work very hard to get through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening process this Labor Day Weekend. However, for individuals who may not have traveled in a while and may be somewhat “rusty,” we’…
August 31, 2022 | Local Press Release
EL PASO, TX --Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials are concerned about the frequency that they are seeing travelers carry handguns to security checkpoints at El Paso International Airport (ELP). Most of those guns are found to be…
August 30, 2022 | Local Press Release
COLONIE, N.Y.—  Officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commemorated the 20th anniversary of the federalization of Albany International Airport (ALB) airport today. The Albany International Airport launched under TSA…