airport security
TSA Agent Leaves Creepy Message for Traveler on Inspection Note
Most people feel annoyed and a little exposed when they find a TSA inspection note in their luggage. But when blogger Jill Filipovic opened her suitcase after a recent flight, she got a personalized (read: invasive) message along …
TSA Could Adopt Israeli-Style Behavior-Detection Techniques
Being characteristically vague, TSA chief John Pistole announced that new behavior detection techniques, based on models from “around the world” could “probably” be introduced in August.
TSA: Newly Installed Scanner Software Will Provide More Modesty
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John Pistole announced today that the agency will install new software on some body-scanning machines to make images less revealing and air passengers feel less stripped down.
Not Above the Law: Former Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Gets a TSA Pat Down
Donald Rumsfeld was on his way to the funeral of former First Lady Betty Ford, when he was stopped at Chicago O’Hare airport for a pat down.
Report: 25,000 Security Breaches at U.S. Airports Since November 2001
Newly released Department of Homeland Security documents reveal that there have been 25,000 security breaches at U.S. airports since November 2001.
How the ‘Checkpoint of the Future’ Could Speed You Through Airport Security
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled its first mockup of a futuristic walkthrough screener that it says could shorten checkpoint lines and provide an even better security apparatus that would reduce the …
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas – And Starbucks – in the Philippines
If you think the TSA officials had it rough over Thanksgiving, think again.
No Pat-Downs, Eh? Canada Too Polite for TSA-Style Searches
Canadian authorities say the country’s airport screeners won’t resort to American-style groping. Because that wouldn’t be nice.
National Opt-Out Day: More Like Opting Out Of Making Your Flight?
Join your fellow passengers this Thanksgiving — in helping everyone miss their flight home!
TSA Backlash Takes Its Toll: Chief Tells Today Show That Agency Will Review Screening Process
Both on and offline, many have been up in arms about recently-enhanced airport screening methods. John Pistole, head of the Transportation Security Administration, hears your complaints.
Saturday Night Live Takes On TSA Rage
This weekend’s Saturday Night Live figured out the real reason behind heightened airport-security measures. The TSA is just trying to help lonely people!