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December 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM
TSA braces for busy Christmas travel period
AAA projects that more than 7.8 million people will fly during the end-of-the-year travel period and the TSA is expecting to screen more 40 million travelers between this Thursday and the new year.
December 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM
December 5, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Meet the dogs featured in the 2025 TSA 'Canine Calendar’
These cuties are working hard in airports across the country to keep us safe year round.
December 5, 2024 at 9:55 PM
December 5, 2024 at 3:07 PM
TSA honors America's top dogs in 2025 Canine Calendar
The calendar celebrates the dedication of the pups and their handlers as they keep the country safe across the nation's airports. ABC News got to chat with several of the calendar's stars.
December 5, 2024 at 3:07 PM
1 month ago
TSA anticipates 'biggest' travel day in history of the agency: official
The Transportation Security Administration's security director, Jason Pantages discusses the agency's preparations for Thanksgiving travel this holiday weekend.
1 month ago
1 month ago
TSA Thanksgiving food rules for flying, plus why you should not wrap gifts
The Transportation Security Administration is dishing on what's allowed to be packed in carry on and checked luggage this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
1 month ago
1 month ago
TSA expects record holiday travel at airports
TSA Administrator David Pekoske discusses the holiday travel crush and estimates a new record high number of travelers.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Experts see uptick in pre-holiday travel
The TSA says this past Sunday was the eighth-busiest day ever at U.S. airports. The Points Guy managing editor Clint Henderson shares how this trend could affect holiday travel prices.
2 months ago
4 months ago
TSA dog enjoys final day before retirement
Rhea, a German Shorthaired Pointer who served as an explosive detection canine, had a ball on her last official day at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago after seven years of service.
4 months ago
6 months ago
TSA sets new single-day record at airport security with more than 3 million travelers
The Department of Homeland Security praised Transportation Security Administration Officers who screened more than 3 million travelers at airports on Sunday.
6 months ago
6 months ago
TSA expecting record-setting holiday for 4th of July travel
TSA officials are already experiencing some of their highest passenger counts ever; last Friday being the fourth busiest day on record with nearly 3 million passengers screened at airports nationwide.
6 months ago
7 months ago
100-year-old traveler discovers hilarious TSA glitch
"I'm going through my second childhood!" Mildred Kirschenbaum, author of "Mildred's Mindset: Wisdom from a Woman Centenarian," said in a video.
7 months ago
7 months ago
TSA readies for busy summer travel season
The countdown to Memorial Day is on as millions of Americans get ready to hit the roads and take to the skies for what’s expected to be a record breaking summer travel season.
7 months ago
9 months ago
Report finds hundreds of people bypassed parts of airport security last year
The TSA told The Washington Post that 300 people attempted to bypass airport security checkpoints in the past year.
9 months ago
9 months ago
TSA expects busy spring break travel season
The TSA is anticipating more than 47 million passengers over the next several weeks, a 6% increase from the same time frame last year.
9 months ago
10 months ago
TSA testing out new self-checkout style security equipment at Las Vegas airport
The TSA is testing out a new way for passengers to go through security.
10 months ago
10 months ago
TSA tests self-checkout at Las Vegas airport
The self-service screening lane is being tested out in Las Vegas and is helping shape the future of airport security.
10 months ago
1 year ago
TSA releases 2024 canine calendar
The Transportation Security Administration has released its new calendar featuring more than 1,000 explosives-detection dogs working across the United States to help keep airports safe.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Thanksgiving travel records broken over the weekend: TSA
Almost 3,000,000 people were screened at U.S. airports on Sunday, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
1 year ago
1 year ago
TSA readies for post-Thanksgiving travel rush
TSA Federal Security Director Reggie Stephens joins “GMA” to talk about how Americans should prepare for the potentially busiest travel day since the pandemic.
1 year ago
1 year ago
TSA administrator on plan to handle record Thanksgiving travelers
David Pekoske shares the steps the agency is taking to ensure the millions of travelers moving through airports will get to their destinations safely during the busy holiday week.
1 year ago
1 year ago
TSA braces for record number of flyers
30 million passengers are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday.
1 year ago
1 year ago
On track to break record, TSA intercepts nearly 20 guns per day at airports
TSA is intercepting nearly 20 guns per day at checkpoints nationwide, putting the agency on track to break its annual firearms record, the agency told ABC exclusively.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Exclusive: On track to break record, TSA intercepts nearly 20 guns per day
TSA is intercepting nearly 20 guns per day at checkpoints nationwide, putting the agency on track to break its annual firearms record, the agency told ABC exclusively.
1 year ago
1 year ago
3 Miami TSA workers accused of stealing from passengers
Authorities say surveillance video shows the agents taking money as passengers went through the security checkpoint.
1 year ago
1 year ago
TSA expects record numbers of passengers traveling to beaches
Millions head to beaches along the East Coast where officials warn of potential rip currents.
1 year ago
2 years ago
TSA screens record number of passengers this holiday weekend
At least 2.7 million people were screened by the TSA on Thursday, the highest number since 2019.
2 years ago
2 years ago
$15M dollars in gold stolen at Toronto airport
Police are searching for suspects in what could be one of the biggest heists in Canada's history.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Guns found at airport checkpoints increased in 1st months of 2023, TSA says
The agency said 93% of the guns recovered were loaded.
2 years ago
2 years ago
TSA finds explosive in checked bag at Pennsylvania airport
Prior to the bag being loaded on a plane it was screened by TSA, and an alarm went off to alert the presence of a suspicious item, authorities said.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Explosive found in checked luggage at Pennsylvania airport, man in custody
TSA officers at Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley Airport stopped a man from bringing an explosive device on a plane on Monday, the agency confirmed.
2 years ago
2 years ago
TSA prepares for record number of passengers this holiday weekend
As spring break season kicks off, the TSA is preparing for record numbers of passengers with volumes potentially exceeding pre-pandemic levels.
2 years ago
2 years ago
TSA no-fly list data leaked
The TSA says it's looking into a potential cybersecurity incident that resulted in a data breach of personal information.
2 years ago
2 years ago
TSA breaks firearms record in 2022
TSA said it has recovered a record 6,301 firearms from airport security checkpoints so far this year as of Friday -- more than 88% of which were loaded.
2 years ago
2 years ago
TSA rolls out new program at LAX to better detect drones around airports
The program is the second of its kind in the U.S.
2 years ago
3 years ago
Man cited after TSA finds 23 weapons packed inside carry-on bag
Knives, disposable scalpels and brass knuckles were removed from the luggage.
3 years ago
3 years ago
23 weapons found packed inside carry-on bag at airport
Knives, disposable scalpels, martial arts throwing knives and a pair of brass knuckles were discovered as the bag entered the checkpoint's X-ray machine on Wednesday.
3 years ago
3 years ago
TSA screens millions of holiday travelers
Many airlines have struggled to stay on schedule.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Americans on FBI watchlist face detention, extra screenings when flying
The ACLU estimates 1.6 million people are currently on the federal watchlist.
3 years ago
3 years ago
TSA agent saves baby boy
She’s now talking about her heroic actions. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Heroic TSA officer saves baby from choking
Officer Cecilia Morales jumped over an airport security conveyor belt to save the life of a 2-month-old who had stopped breathing.
3 years ago
3 years ago
TSA officer jumps into action to save infant
A fast-acting TSA officer jumped into action when an infant stopped breathing at Newark International Airport, performing the Heimlich maneuver and saving the baby's life.
3 years ago
3 years ago
TSA braces for busy Thanksgiving travel
Victor Oquendo reports on what air travelers can expect before they hit the skies for the holiday.
3 years ago
3 years ago
TSA set to mandate railroads and rail systems report cyber incidents to government
The Transportation Security Administration is set to mandate railroads and rail systems to report cyber incidents to the federal government.
3 years ago
4 years ago
TSA warns of staffing shortages at more than 100 airports
They are currently offering $1,000 as an officer recruitment incentive.
4 years ago
4 years ago
TSA screening 7 times more passengers than this time in 2020: DHS
The TSA screened seven times more passengers this past weekend than this time in 2020, the DHS says.
4 years ago
4 years ago
TSA officers discover 'artfully concealed' assault rifle inside suitcase at airport
A New Jersey woman was arrested after officials found an assault rifle “artfully concealed” inside her suitcase at Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday.
4 years ago
5 years ago
TSA bans employees from using TikTok to create content for the agency
The Transportation Security Administration has banned its employees from using TikTok after facing pressure from lawmakers over the social media platform's ties to China.
5 years ago
5 years ago
TSA detained record number of firearms at US airports in 2019
TSA reminded travelers that individuals who are caught with firearms at airport security checkpoints are subject to federal civil penalties of up to $13,000.
5 years ago
5 years ago
TSA detained record number of firearms at US airports in 2019
Transportation Security Administration says more guns were found on passengers or in carry-on bags at airport security checkpoints in 2019 than recorded in agency history
5 years ago
5 years ago
TSA officers find missile launcher at Baltimore airport
An Air Force sergeant brought it home as a souvenir; authorities said the launcher was not dangerous.
5 years ago