TSA
Travellers can sue TSA over mistreatment, say U.S. judges
The court majority noted that TSA calls the screeners officers, they wear uniforms with badges including that title, and hold positions of authority. Continue reading
TSA bans ‘Star Wars’ ‘thermal detonator’ pop bottles
The ‘Galaxy’s Edge’ exclusive Coca Cola bottles will not be permitted in any form of luggage by the Transportation Security Administration. Continue reading
U.S. man stopped with missile launcher ‘souvenir’ in his luggage
The missile launcher was a not-so-small memento from the man’s military service overseas. Continue reading
Toddler injured in wild conveyor belt ride caught on airport cameras
Video shows the boy’s frightening journey through the machine-filled, behind-the-scenes world of the Atlanta airport’s luggage network. Continue reading
TSA agent jumps to his death in atrium of Orlando airport
By Saturday afternoon, Southwest Airlines had cancelled 49 inbound flights and 45 outbound flights, according to the airport. Continue reading
10% of TSA agents called in sick over holiday weekend amid government shutdown
The Transportation Security Administration said Monday that Sunday’s absence rate compared to 3.1 percent on the comparable Sunday a year ago. Continue reading
Canadians warned about U.S. travel delays as TSA agents call in sick amid shutdown
If you’re travelling in the U.S. anytime soon, be prepared for longer lineups at the airports as more TSA agents are calling in sick amid the government shutdown. Continue reading
TSA says airport security staff taking more time off work during U.S. gov’t shutdown
Employees of the Transportation Security Administration are expected to work without pay during the shutdown because their jobs are considered essential. Continue reading
Say cheese: U.S. airports plan to scan your face at security, bag check and boarding
If you’re travelling by plane in the United States any time soon, you may come across facial recognition technology to check in, drop off a bag, go through security and board your flight. Continue reading
Muslim woman says TSA forced her to show menstrual pad during airport search
Zainab Merchant, who is a Harvard University graduate and mother of three, has filed the complaint through the American Civil Liberties Union. Continue reading