Your TSA Approved Locks Won’t Keep Thieves Out
The TSA requires any lock on luggage to be branded as “travel sentry approved”, so they search the bag without breaking the lock. Those master keys for the TSA to
The TSA requires any lock on luggage to be branded as “travel sentry approved”, so they search the bag without breaking the lock. Those master keys for the TSA to
Marilyn Hartman seems to have a need to fly, and no intention of bothering with mundane issues such as tickets or security. The 63-year-old California woman has a long history as a serial stowaway, and a number of arrests while trying. Considering how…
TSA’s Pre-Check, which allows travelers to pass through airport security without having to remove shoes, unpack laptops and generally move faster, will focus on passengers

TSA’s Pre-check program has enrolled a million “trusted travelers” in its program, designed to speed up processing at airport security.

Every day, hundreds of items are surrendered to TSA at airports around the country (note the word: TSA doesn’t like to say confiscated). Where do they all go? Seems that after the liquids and aerosols are disposed of, the rest go on trips of…
New security measures for U.S.-bound flights are looking for possible hidden non-metallic explosives. One concern is the possibility that explosives could be placed in a hollowed-out phone, laptop, etc. and set to detonate when the device is turned…
A Federal District Court judge in Oregon has ruled that the TSA’s no-fly list is unconstitutional because there is no way for a citizen who believes he or she was put on the list in error to get off. She ordered the government to come up with…
Air Canada has become the first “overseas” carrier to join TSA’s PreCheck program that allows program members to move through airport security faster, and with less unpacking and undressing. TSA says more carriers will soon follow. For reasons that…
The Transportation Safety Administration publishes a year-end list of what it’s found in screening—helps justify the budget, yes? This year’s list includes 1813 handguns, endless lists of black powder canisters, explosive “initiators,” swords…
Traveling for Christmas? With presents? You’ll want to read on for some good advice.
The TSA requires any lock on luggage to be branded as “travel sentry approved”, so they search the bag without breaking the lock. Those master
Marilyn Hartman seems to have a need to fly, and no intention of bothering with mundane issues such as tickets or security. The 63-year-old California woman has a long history as a serial stowaway, and a number of arrests while trying. Considering how…
TSA’s Pre-Check, which allows travelers to pass through airport security without having to remove shoes, unpack laptops and generally move

TSA’s Pre-check program has enrolled a million “trusted travelers” in its program, designed to speed up processing at airport security.

Every day, hundreds of items are surrendered to TSA at airports around the country (note the word: TSA doesn’t like to say confiscated). Where do they all go? Seems that after the liquids and aerosols are disposed of, the rest go on trips of…
New security measures for U.S.-bound flights are looking for possible hidden non-metallic explosives. One concern is the possibility that explosives could be placed in a hollowed-out phone, laptop, etc. and set to detonate when the device is turned…
A Federal District Court judge in Oregon has ruled that the TSA’s no-fly list is unconstitutional because there is no way for a citizen who believes he or she was put on the list in error to get off. She ordered the government to come up with…
Air Canada has become the first “overseas” carrier to join TSA’s PreCheck program that allows program members to move through airport security faster, and with less unpacking and undressing. TSA says more carriers will soon follow. For reasons that…
The Transportation Safety Administration publishes a year-end list of what it’s found in screening—helps justify the budget, yes? This year’s list includes 1813 handguns, endless lists of black powder canisters, explosive “initiators,” swords…
Traveling for Christmas? With presents? You’ll want to read on for some good advice.