Footwear scanner fail

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After millions of dollars have been spend on state-of-the-art scanners that would allow passengers to keep their shoes on in security lines, the TSA has scrapped the idea.

August 27, 2012 - 7:55am by btsocial

TSA's interesting confiscations

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From firearms, to explosives, to knives, and even a chainsaw with fuel, the TSA has found some interesting items in carry-on's over the past year.

August 22, 2012 - 7:00am by btsocial

Racial profiling accused at Logan

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TSA security officials at Boston Logan International Airport are under fire for racial profiling. Allegations are coming from both passengers and TSA employees.

August 15, 2012 - 6:00am by btsocial

A courtesy delay

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I hate to say it, but being nice in the travel world does not always work in your favor. Yes, an instance of "No, you go ahead," can lead to extra time in the security line.

August 9, 2012 - 7:00am by thines

Snow globes are OK, says TSA

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The ever-so-cute souvenirs will soon be off the TSA's carry-on ban list as they have decided to let passengers bring them aboard flights.

July 19, 2012 - 7:00am by btsocial

TSA left metal detector in off position

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Many passengers and even flights needed to be returned to gates for re-screening after TSA realized metal detectors were switched off at JFK airport in New York.

July 2, 2012 - 7:00am by btsocial

United, US Airways flyers can now Pre✓™

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that TSA Pre✓™ will expand to include United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and US Airways at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

June 28, 2012 - 7:00am by btsocial

FAA puts the air back in lavatories

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A year after the FAA ordered airlines to remove chemical oxygen generators out of lavatories, they have retracted—now requiring airlines to have them reinstalled in all aircraft within the next 3 years.

June 26, 2012 - 7:00am by btsocial

TSA to fire 7 employees for bribery

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that disciplinary action has been taken against seven employees at Philadelphia International Airport for professional misconduct.

June 18, 2012 - 7:00am by btsocial

TSA Pre-Check reaches 1 million

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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole announced the agency has screened more than 1 million travelers through the TSA Pre✓™ pre-screening initiative.

May 11, 2012 - 7:00am by thines

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