Airport security Archives - Page 9 of 12

A look-see at TSA’s take at airport checkpoints

08/20/12

It’s bad enough that we have to sit next to strange, smelly, arm rest-hogging people on airplanes. The thought that my seatmate might have a dagger or a gun in that greasy paper bag they’ve shoved down there underneath the seat in front of them just makes it worse. Which is probably one the reasons […]

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What a world: TSA more popular than Congress

08/10/12

A majority of Americans believe the Transportation Security Administration is doing a good job, according to a new Gallup poll released Wednesday. The poll shows that 54 percent think TSA is doing an excellent or good job of handling the screening responsibilities at U.S. airports. Just 30 percent rated the agency’s overall performance as fair. […]

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Souvenir Sunday: snow globes and pet tornadoes

07/22/12

(courtesy Museum of the Modern Snow Globe) A lot of souvenir hunters were delighted when the Transportation Security Administration announced that, by mid-August, snow globes would once again be permitted in carry-on bags at all airport security checkpoints. “Snow globes that appear to contain less than 3.4 ounces (approximately tennis ball size) will be permitted […]

TSA will allow snow globes through airport security checkpoints

07/18/12

Souvenir hunters rejoice: Later this summer, you will able to pack snow globes in your carry-on luggage when you go to the airport. Transportation Security Administration officers will permit the items as long as they are packed in a passenger’s plastic, quart-sized, resealable bag along with other gels and liquids. TSA will permit snow globes […]

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Reviewing TSA’s weekly gotcha’ list

07/16/12

On most Fridays, TSA’s blogger Bob Burns posts a tally of the number of guns (loaded and unloaded) caught during the prior week at US airport security checkpoints and gives a review of the forbidden, and often truly far-out, items TSA officers find. Last week was no different. According to the TSA blog, last week […]

TSA eases airport security routine for wounded warriors

07/07/12

Staff Sgt. Guillermo Tejada lost both legs to an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2010. Now rehabilitating in San Diego, Tejada travels regularly to compete in hand-cycling races and marathons. When flying out of San Diego International Airport, Tejada receives the royal treatment. “They’re waiting for us at the curb and take us through […]

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TSA tally: 40 guns among items found at airport checkpoints

06/17/12

Geeky, I know, but I really look forward to reading the TSA.gov weekly blog post offering a round-up of items TSA officers find at airport checkpoints. The list is always scary, alarming, puzzling and just plain sad. How can so many people just “forget” they’ve got a loaded gun and a large quantity of bullets […]