#airport-security
#airport-security

New York City

TSA intercepted a record number of guns at NYC-area airports in 2024 - with travelers trying to slip over 6K firearms past agents

Canada news

New footage shows how unhinged Russian JFK stowaway Svetlana Dali slipped past TSA, gate agents to board Paris-bound Delta flight

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

California

The REAL ID deadline is this Wednesday May 7. What to know if you don't have one yet

SF real estate

The Real ID deadline is finally here. How bad will it get at airports as long-delayed rules hit?

fromMiami Herald

4 days ago

Canada news

Can you still get a REAL ID now that the deadline has passed? What to know

Los Angeles

TSA officers stunned by 'extremely concerning' discovery in woman's carry-on at LAX

New York City

TSA intercepted a record number of guns at NYC-area airports in 2024 - with travelers trying to slip over 6K firearms past agents

Canada news

New footage shows how unhinged Russian JFK stowaway Svetlana Dali slipped past TSA, gate agents to board Paris-bound Delta flight

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

California

The REAL ID deadline is this Wednesday May 7. What to know if you don't have one yet

SF real estate

The Real ID deadline is finally here. How bad will it get at airports as long-delayed rules hit?

fromMiami Herald

4 days ago

Canada news

Can you still get a REAL ID now that the deadline has passed? What to know

We visited 2 of the busiest US airports on the first day of Real ID requirements. Here's what our reporters saw.

Despite fears of chaos, the Real ID rollout saw high compliance rates and low wait times at major airports.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.nytimes.com

Flying Somewhere? You May Finally Need That Real ID.

The deadline for Real ID compliance for domestic flights is set for May 7, enhancing document security in the U.S.

fromABC7 San Francisco

2 weeks ago

SF parents

DMV opening 3 Bay Area locations on last Saturday before Real ID deadline: Here's what to know

Information security

This is deadline day for the Real ID. Will travelers be met with airport delays?

SF parents

Bay Area airports remain calm as REAL ID deadline to fly arrives

fromSFGATE

Travel

United's second-busiest SFO route lands at airport spinning in chaos

NYC parents

fromBusiness Insider

We visited 2 of the busiest US airports on the first day of Real ID requirements. Here's what our reporters saw.

Despite fears of chaos, the Real ID rollout saw high compliance rates and low wait times at major airports.

Privacy professionals

fromwww.nytimes.com

Flying Somewhere? You May Finally Need That Real ID.

The deadline for Real ID compliance for domestic flights is set for May 7, enhancing document security in the U.S.

fromABC7 San Francisco

2 weeks ago

SF parents

DMV opening 3 Bay Area locations on last Saturday before Real ID deadline: Here's what to know

Information security

This is deadline day for the Real ID. Will travelers be met with airport delays?

SF parents

Bay Area airports remain calm as REAL ID deadline to fly arrives

fromSFGATE

Travel

United's second-busiest SFO route lands at airport spinning in chaos

more#real-id

My passport does not work at the airport after cosmetic surgery - they're, like, 'This is not you'

My passport, because I've had that much work done, it doesn't work on the barriers.

Fashion & style

#facial-recognition

Privacy technologies

Yes, You Can Opt Out of TSA Facial Recognition-Here's Why You Should Consider It

fromNextgov.com

Miscellaneous

TSA's facial recognition tech is highly accurate, review says

Privacy technologies

Yes, You Can Opt Out of TSA Facial Recognition-Here's Why You Should Consider It

International travelers report increased scrutiny and denial of entry at U.S. airports, highlighting the importance of understanding rights regarding facial recognition technology.

Miscellaneous

fromNextgov.com

TSA's facial recognition tech is highly accurate, review says

Biometric technologies for identity verification at U.S. airports are over 99% accurate, but concerns about bias and civil liberties persist.

more#facial-recognition

SF politics

fromThe New Yorker

2 weeks ago

Turbulence at the Airport

The T.S.A. plays a crucial yet underappreciated role in airport security, often criticized despite its successful interventions.

#travel-tips

Travel

Frequent Travelers Reveal Their Best Travel Hacks-and Some Are Downright Genius

NYC startup

NYC Gets Its First-ever TSA PreCheck Pop-ups-What to Know

Travel

Frequent Travelers Reveal Their Best Travel Hacks-and Some Are Downright Genius

NYC startup

NYC Gets Its First-ever TSA PreCheck Pop-ups-What to Know

more#travel-tips

Privacy professionals

Flight attendant reveals airport thieves are secretly hiding among us - here's one thing every traveler should do to stop them

Despite security, airports are vulnerable to crime, including theft and cybercriminal activities targeting travelers.

We've spent years paying for different ways to get through airport security faster. Here are our top 3 picks.

TSA PreCheck is the most efficient method for quicker security checks, while Clear offers a convenient biometric alternative.

Miscellaneous

If You Have A Trip Planned That You Can't Wait To Go On, Start Getting Ready Now By Buying These 29 Products

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK news

Experience: I held up a plane to catch a thief

Travel

34 Products That'll Help Get You Through TSA Faster

Growth hacking

fromBusiness Insider

We've spent years paying for different ways to get through airport security faster. Here are our top 3 picks.

TSA PreCheck is the most efficient method for quicker security checks, while Clear offers a convenient biometric alternative.

Miscellaneous

If You Have A Trip Planned That You Can't Wait To Go On, Start Getting Ready Now By Buying These 29 Products

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK news

Experience: I held up a plane to catch a thief

Travel

34 Products That'll Help Get You Through TSA Faster

more#travel

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

London Gatwick makes major change to 100ml liquid rules in time for Easter holidays getaway

Cyrus Dana stated, "More than 95% of passengers already pass through security at Gatwick in under five minutes," highlighting efficiency along with safety in the security process.

London music

Charity workers unexplainably' burned stolen car by Gatwick Airport before flights

The reckless actions of Maunder and Lyons not only endangered lives but also disrupted services at Gatwick Airport, leading to severe consequences for their misguided decisions.

London music

Travel

33 Things That Frequent Travelers Use While Traveling (So Maybe You Should, Too)

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry memberships significantly reduce airport wait times for frequent travelers.

fromeuronews

Video. Colombian man caught with cocaine under toupee at Cartagena airport

Colombian police apprehended a man at Cartagena airport for smuggling cocaine hidden under a toupee, which was caught by a scanner prior to his flight to Amsterdam.

Europe politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Man charged after 400,000 cash found in suitcase at Heathrow Airport

The Austrian national was arrested while trying to board a flight to Turkey, highlighting increasing vigilance by Border Force officers at airports in the UK.

London

#flight-incident

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Boston

JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff at Boston airport

East Bay (California)

Oakland: Woman allegedly tried to sneak 51 lbs of marijuana on flight to Indianapolis

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Boston

JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff at Boston airport

East Bay (California)

Oakland: Woman allegedly tried to sneak 51 lbs of marijuana on flight to Indianapolis

more#flight-incident

fromBusiness Insider