Press Releases

March 23, 2022 | Local Press Release
LANSING, Mich. —  Two state-of-the-art advanced technology Computed Tomography (CT) checkpoint scanners that provide 3-D imaging have been installed and are in use at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Capital Region…
March 23, 2022 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND, Va.—Spring break travel crowds are back at Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers are prepared to handle the increase in passengers. However, passengers who haven’t traveled recently…
March 22, 2022 | Local Press Release
NEWARK, N.J.— A Las Vegas resident was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented him from carrying a loaded handgun onto his flight on Thursday, March 17, at Newark Liberty International Airport. The…
March 21, 2022 | Local Press Release
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be staffing a recruitment table at Plattsburgh International Airport for several upcoming Thursdays through April 7, to provide information about what it is like to work as a…
March 18, 2022 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the award of two orders for a combined total value of up to $781.2 million to Analogic for the procurement and maintenance of base and full-size Computed Tomography (…
March 18, 2022 | Local Press Release
LOS ANGELES - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has introduced new facial recognition technology to verify the identity of guests at some of the airport’s security checkpoints. When entering…
March 16, 2022 | Local Press Release
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. --Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials are concerned about the frequency that they are seeing travelers carry handguns to security checkpoints at airports in the state of Oklahoma – Will Rogers World Airport in…
March 16, 2022 | Local Press Release
ALBANY, N.Y. –Bart R. Johnson has been named as the 2021 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Federal Security Director of the Year for medium size airports across the country. As the Federal Security Director (FSD), he is the top TSA…
March 15, 2022 | Local Press Release
RAPID CITY, South Dakota – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) presented its Security Training Instructor of the Year award to South Dakota’s statewide instructor at the agency’s TSA Honorary Awards celebration. Patrick Fitzgerald, who…
March 15, 2022 | Local Press Release
BOSTON – Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped a woman from carrying a loaded firearm onto an airplane at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) on Monday, March 14. During security screening around 4 p.m., a TSA officer…
March 15, 2022 | Local Press Release
ALBANY, N.Y.—The traditional spring break travel period has arrived at Albany International Airport (ALB) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers are ready for the increase in passengers. However, passengers who haven’t traveled…
March 14, 2022 | Local Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) named Alejandra Tamayo as its 2021 Manager of the Year during the agency’s annual honorary awards celebration, which was held virtually on Thursday. Tamayo works at Los Angeles…
March 14, 2022 | Local Press Release
ROANOKE, Va.-- A man from Atlanta, Ga., was cited by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented him from carrying a handgun onto his flight on Saturday, March 12, at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The…
March 14, 2022 | Local Press Release
RICHMOND, Va. – Transportation Security Administration officers at Richmond International Airport prevented a Florida resident from carrying his handgun onto his flight on Sunday, March 13. The .357 caliber handgun was loaded with five bullets. TSA…
March 11, 2022 | Local Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) as the 2021 large Airport of the Year during its annual TSA Honorary Awards celebration, which was held virtually Thursday. LAS was…
March 11, 2022 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized its top performers and most effective teams during the TSA Honorary Awards celebration, which was held virtually this year. “The TSA workforce continues to represent the very…
March 11, 2022 | Local Press Release
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recognized Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) as the 2021 Category II-IV Airport of the Year as part of the annual TSA Honorary Awards announced yesterday. Myrtle Beach…
March 10, 2022 | Local Press Release
NORFOLK, Va. --Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials are concerned about the frequency that they are seeing travelers carry handguns to security checkpoints at Norfolk International Airport (ORF). Most of those guns are found to be…
March 10, 2022 | Local Press Release
OMAHA, NE – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Eppley Airfield (OMA) officials are prepared for the expected increase in travel volume as people plan their spring break getaways from late February through April. TSA continues to…
March 10, 2022 | Local Press Release
BOSTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event Saturday, March 12. (TSA photo) The hiring event is…
March 10, 2022 | Local Press Release
OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) officials are prepared for the expected increase in travel volume as people plan their spring break getaways from late February through April.…
March 9, 2022 | Local Press Release
NEWARK, N.J.— A woman from Louisiana was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented her from carrying a loaded handgun onto her flight on Tuesday, March 8, at Newark Liberty International Airport. The .…
March 9, 2022 | Local Press Release
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – With more people traveling by air, officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) offered helpful tips so travelers know what to expect during what is…
March 9, 2022 | National Press Release
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is ready for increased travel volume and anticipates average daily passenger throughput will surpass 90% of pre-pandemic levels for the duration of March. “TSA’s collaboration with…
March 7, 2022 | Local Press Release
NEW YORK –   A Maryland man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers prevented him from carrying a loaded handgun onto his flight at LaGuardia Airport on Saturday, March 5. The 9mm gun was loaded…