Vaccine Mandate for Foreign Air Travelers Extended till April 10
The policy which was first put in place in October 2021 was set to expire Jan. 8, but will now be enforced until at least April 10.
TSA Expects Busy Holiday Travel Season, Check Out These Tips for an Easier Journey
Travel volumes this year have been notably higher leading up to holiday weekends, and this Thanksgiving travel period, travel volumes may reach pre-pandemic levels.
TSA Reduces TSA PreCheck Enrollment Fee
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it has reduced the TSA PreCheck enrollment and in-person renewal fee from $85 to $78. The cost to renew online is still $70.
TSA Mask Requirement, Chase Rent Payment Platform, US Bank Data Breach and More
Supreme Court ruling leaves TSA mask ruling in place, Airbus debuts new A350 cabin, Chase has a new rent payments platform, Moxy Lower East Side in NYC, and Carnival Cruise Line cuts down on booze.
Flying Hotel, New Record for Air Travel, Gas Stations Put $175 Hold on Cards and More
Stores could let you keep your returns, a flying hotel with 5,000 guests, new record for air travel, one more thing to worry when you fill up your car, and 700+ flights canceled on Sunday nationwide.
TSA Will Soon Accept Digital IDs at Select Airport Checkpoints
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will soon begin to accept mobile driver’s licenses (mDL) as forms of identification.
FAA Says Unruly Passengers Could Lose TSA PreCheck
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has partnered with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to go after unruly travelers.
US Govt to Pay $103M for TSA’s Misuse of Patent for Handling Trays at Checkpoints
The U.S. Court of Federal Claims said the TSA used SecurityPoint Holdings Inc’s patented methods for most of its security screenings at the largest U.S. airports since 2008.
TSA Has Recovered a Record Number of Firearms in 2021
By October 3rd of this year, TSA officers had stopped 4,495 airline passengers from carrying firearms onto their flights, surpassing the previous record of 4,432 firearms caught at checkpoints in the full calendar year 2019.
TSA Lowers the Fee for PreCheck Online Renewals
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a change on pricing for the popular PreCheck program. You next renewal could be cheaper, but only if you do it online.
TSA Reports Lowest Air Travel Numbers Since May
The Transportation Security Administration reported its lowest air travel numbers of the summer on Tuesday. In early August the agency reported its highest numbers post-pandemic.
TSA Extends Mask Mandate for Planes, Buses and Trains till September
The Transportation Security Administration on Friday extended a federal mask requirement for travelers on buses, trains, commercial flights, airports and across all transportation networks. The requirement was originally set to expire on May 11, but will now be in effect through September 13.
TSA Hiring 6,000 More Security Personnel
TSA Hiring 6,000 More Security Personnel Air travel saw a big dip after the holiday season, hitting its lowest point on January 26, when only 468,933 people passed through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints around the country. That’s less that 29% of the numbers we saw back in 2020, which was still pre-pandemic. But since…
Find Out What Thanksgiving Foods Can Go Through TSA Checkpoints
Before you agree to bring a family favorite food item to contribute to the Thanksgiving holiday table, it’s important to think about how you’re planning to transport it if you are flying.
TSA and CBP Announce Expansion of Preclearance Program
TSA and CBP Announce Expansion of Preclearance Program Flying into the U.S. from abroad could soon get smoother and easier for many people. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Tuesday they will invite new airports to participate in the Preclearance program for the first time since 2016. “Preclearance…
TSA is Testing ‘Self-Service’ Checkpoint at DCA
The Transportation Security Administration is testing out a new touch-less “self-service” technology that instantly matches a passenger with the photo on their ID. The system also confirms their flight information in near real time.
Travelers Left Behind $1M in Coins at TSA Checkpoints Last Year
Air travelers left behind more than $926,000 in coins and cash at security checkpoints, based on the “Unclaimed Money at Airports in Fiscal Year 2019” report that was submitted to Congress. TSA’s 2019 grand total included nearly $19,000 in foreign currency as well.
TSA Makes Changes to Airport Screening Procedures
The Transportation Security Administration is making changes to airport screening procedures to limit contact with passengers and agents as the peak summer season approaches in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sunday Marked the Busiest Day of Air Travel in Weeks
April 26th marked the busiest day for air travel in the last three week. 128,875 travelers and crew passed through TSA checkpoints, about a 50% increase from the lowest point. However, that is still almost 95% down from a year ago.
Coronavirus Latest: StubHub Refusing Refunds, TSA Numbers, Recovered Wuhan Residents Test Positive, Corona Potlucks & Heroin Prices Spike
StubHub refusing cash refunds, TSA numbers show 90% drop in passengers, some Wuhan residents testing positive after recovering, potlucks and speakeasies amid coronavirus outbreak and heroin prices going up.