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The TSA announced that five new airlines would be participating in the TSA Pre-Check program which brings the total airlines to 72. The newest additions include Austrian Airlines, Swoop, PAL Express, VivaAerobus and Interjet. We’ve written Why TSA PreCheck Lines Should be Shorter Now thanks to the “PreCheck is PreCheck Act of 2018â€, which would ensure only travelers…
The TSA announced that three new airlines would be participating in the TSA Pre-Check program which brings the total airlines to 56. The newest additions include Norwegian Air and Icelandair, and Via Airlines. We recently covered Why TSA PreCheck Lines Should be Shorter Now thanks to the “PreCheck is PreCheck Act of 2018â€, which would ensure only travelers…
Stronger TSA screening procedures for carry-on items are now in full swing for the busy summer travel schedule. This is a result of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) implementing additional screening procedures for carry-on items. Passengers will now be required to place all electronics larger than a cell phone, food items, powders and liquids/gels in a…
The TSA announced that five new airlines would be participating in the TSA Pre-Check program which brings the total airlines to 47. The newest additions include Air France, Brussels Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Philippine Airlines and World Atlantic. Per the TSA, The Transportation Security Administration today announced the expansion of its TSA Pre✓ expedited…
Things are about to get a little more touchy feely when it comes to airport security thanks to the TSA developing a new standardize more invasive pat-down procedure for those requiring additional security or opting out go the general screening. Per Bloomberg, While few have noticed, U.S. airport security workers long had the option of…
We all have to go through TSA security at the airport, but one passenger at LaGuardia claims she was molested by a TSA officer during a recent screening. Per ABC 7 NY, A TSA screener is accused of sexually assaulting a woman at LaGuardia Airport in New York City after telling her she needed to be…
On the way home from our most recent trip to Oklahoma, we had a pretty unfortunate run in with the TSA. The four of us went through the Pre-Check line with Baby and Toddler WeeklyFlyer in toe. We had packed 2 apple juice boxes (1 for each of our children in our carry-on bag.) We…
The TSA is in hot water again for the actions of a couple of TSA agents out of Denver International Airport who reportedly would target attractive male passengers for a pat-down search! Unbelievable, I know! Are You One Of The Attractive Passengers Targeted For A Pat-Down? As reported by Reuters, Denver TSA has fired 2 agents who…
Apparently there was an attack tonight at the New Orleans Airport as a TSA agent was attacked with a machete. Per Yahoo News, A 63-year-old man was shot Friday at a security checkpoint in the New Orleans international airport after he cut a guard with a machete and sprayed two others with wasp spray. Richard White entered…
We will let TSA Public Affairs spokesperson Lisa Farbstein share the story with you – the same story that she shared yesterday on Twitter. TSA Finds Chihuahua In Checked Bag At LGA Bottom Line: Make sure that you never place keys, medication, valuables, or pets in your checked baggage.
Here’s a more advanced frequent flyer trivia question. One that frequent flyers will no doubtely know the answer but may stump the average traveler. I was surprised how easy it was to know the answer. So here we go. A guy walks on to a plane. Who is he? Here are some factoids to help…
I recently shared how United paid my renewal fee for the Global Entry program. Once I confirmed my application was ready, I scheduled a Global Entry interview at Atlanta’s International terminal. The day of the interview, I wasn’t exactly sure where the interview was, I just knew it was in the International Terminal, so that’s where I…
The TSA has released updated numbers on guns found in carry-on luggage last week throughout the country. I was astounded at how many people still try to bring a loaded gun onto a plane and think that they will get it through security. Geez, I am worried about getting through security with all my liquids…
The TSA has always been oblivious to public opinion… until now. They are running a contest, where they want people to submit ideas on a model on how they can improve the speed of their checkpoints and are willing to pay $15,000 to the best idea. According to the contest, the TSA is looking for “the…
The current TSA fees are based on segments of a one-way or round trip with a ceiling price that cannot be exceeded. The current rates are good through next Sunday and will increase starting next Monday. So your ticket could cost more if you wait until next Monday to book. According to this article the…
One of my best parts of flying these days is getting selected for TSA Pre-Check. TSA Pre-Check saves lot of hassle of airport security, since those selected are allowed to keep their shoes on, able to leave their laptops in their bags, and don’t have to remove light jackets or belts. Previously, only US based airlines participated in the program,…
Have you ever opted out of the TSA standard screening and received a pat-down? While one passenger at Denver’s International Airport claims she got more than just a pat down. According to this CBS News report, Jamelyn Steenhoek, 39, claims that she became “filled with a lot of fear” during a 25-minute ordeal that allegedly happened…
One of my favorite things about traveling these days is getting selected for TSA Pre-Check. TSA Pre-Check saves lot of hassle of airport security, since those selected are allowed to keep their shoes on, able to leave their laptops in their bags, and don’t have to remove light jackets or belts. Up until recently TSA…
It’s been a long process to get Baby Weekly Flyer up to traveling speed. First, we got Baby Weekly Flyer’s Passport, went through a grueling interview with the TSA ;), but now we are proud parents of a Global Entry Card carrying Baby Weekly Flyer! Bottom Line The Global Entry card was received within weeks…
The TSA has been catching a lot of flack lately for the changes to their enhanced screening policies, unionizing a government workforce 1 week after the election and the move of their costly backscatter machines to smaller airports. The TSA has caught so much attention, last week there was a call for a national TSA…