Politics
DHS suspending TSA PreCheck, Global Entry programs amid partial shutdown
[ad_1] Some flyers could soon experience longer lines at U.S. airports after the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday confirmed it would suspend the…
Tag: Transportation Security Administration
Atlanta, Georgia Local News
A new $45 fee for travelers without Real ID starts Feb. 1. Here’s what to know.
[ad_1] Travelers who don’t yet have a Real ID could face a new $45 fee starting Feb. 1, when the Transportation Security Administration will begin imposing…
Washington DC Local News
Caroling TSA agent at BWI goes viral after iconic performance – WTOP News
[ad_1] Move over, Mariah Carey. An employee at BWI Marshall Airport is grabbing attention for her rendition of “All I Want for Christmas is…
Finance
It’s Thanksgiving week. These are expected to be the busiest travel days.
[ad_1] It’s a busy week for millions of Americans who are traveling for Thanksgiving. At the nation’s airports, the TSA expects to screen nearly…
Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News
Kristi Noem delivers bonus checks to some MSP Airport TSA employees in move union calls
[ad_1] U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem returned to the Twin Cities on Sunday for the second time in a month. Noem stopped…
Breaking News
Thanksgiving travel rush in full swing
[ad_1] An estimated 82 million Americans are expected to travel over the next week, according to AAA, and 18 million people are expected to…
Breaking News
TSA may start charging a fee for travelers without a Real ID or other approved ID
[ad_1] If you don’t have a Real ID the next time you fly, it could cost you. The Transportation Security Administration has proposed a rule that…
Finance
Airlines are feeding air traffic controllers as they miss their first full paychecks
[ad_1] Some airlines are stepping in to help feed air traffic controllers and other unpaid federal aviation workers who missed their first full paycheck…
Travel
Some airports refuse to play Noem video on shutdown impact, saying it’s political
[ad_1] FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Airports big and small around the country are refusing to play a video with a message from Homeland…
Los Angeles, California Local News
The government shutdown is putting a renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system
[ad_1] By RIO YAMAT, Associated Press Airlines and Travel Reporter A startling message came over the radio from an air traffic control tower near…
Detroit, Michigan Local News
Flight delays persist at major U.S. airports as government shutdown continues
[ad_1] Travelers planning to fly into or out of U.S. airports could feel the impact of staffing issues, which continue to build as the…
Finance
Travelers ranked these airports the best in North America
[ad_1] Best airport rankings These airports were ranked the best in North America. Here’s why. 02:11 J.D. Power has released its annual rankings for…
Travel
Travelers no longer have to remove their shoes during security screenings at US airports
[ad_1] Travelers racing to catch a flight at U.S. airports no longer are required to remove their shoes during security screenings, Homeland Security Secretary…
Travel
Battery-powered devices are overheating more often on planes and raising alarm
[ad_1] Devices powered by lithium-ion batteries are overheating more often during airline flights and passengers often put them in checked bags that go into…
Washington DC Local News
Maryland TSA official shares personal connection to 9/11 attacks – WTOP News
[ad_1] A TSA official in Maryland recalls being in New York City near the base of the World Trade Center complex when the first…
US News
Travelers are getting a head start on the long Labor Day weekend
[ad_1] Labor Day weekend is upon us, which means lots of people will be traveling. Here’s what to do if your flight gets canceled…
Finance
Even the kitchen sink: Snakes and other strange items intercepted at TSA checkpoints
[ad_1] The Transportation Security Administration said it expects a record number of travelers at U.S. airports on Sunday as the agency braces for what…
Finance
Are you traveling for July Fourth? Here’s how to beat the travel rush.
[ad_1] Fourth of July travel is coming up. AAA has some tips on what to expect Fourth of July travel is coming up. AAA…
Technology
How facial recognition technology is transforming travel efficiency and security
[ad_1] Technology is transforming how travelers pass through airports as biometrics, including facial recognition, are becoming more common. Advocates say it will lead to…
Denver, Colorado Local News
Flying out of Denver for Memorial Day weekend? Expect to spend extra hours at the airport with record number of travelers
[ad_1] Denver International Airport is gearing up for a record number of Memorial Day weekend passengers, meaning travelers can expect a busy trip and…