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TSA brings in new perk for travelers – then halts it days later

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The Independent UK · Oct 17

TSA quietly reverses benefit for travelers at some US airports — here’s what to know

Officials at Norfolk International Airport only discovered the non-traveler access perk had been removed after passengers complained about missing online booking options

The Independent UK · Oct 17

The five best carry-ons for travel – tested and vetted

These are the best carry-on luggage options from Cotopaxi, Heys, Away and Peak Design

The Guardian - US · Oct 16

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Delia Ramirez Introduces Bill to Abolish ICE, CBP and DHS Weeks Before Election Day

Rep. Delia Ramirez formally introduced a bill to dismantle DHS and abolish ICE as detention deaths and the Ilhan Omar raid reshape the immigration debate.

Latin Times · Oct 14

Trump took away TSA agents’ chairs for ‘fitness.’ Now they are fighting back: ‘disregard for workers rights and safety’

Some are seeking public support via a petition campaign.

We Got This Covered · Oct 8

Traveling After 60? These Airport Theft Risks Are Worth Knowing

You’ve saved for your vacation, packed your bags, and made it to the airport with plenty of time to spare. The last thing you want...

Saving Advice · Oct 8

Man Ruins His First Date In Record Time, Then Gets Chased Out Of A Restaurant By Six Angry Chefs

A university student went on a first date with a man she had briefly met at the gym, hoping they might at least enjoy a pleasant dinner together. But his aggressive behaviour, repeated attempts to invade her personal space, and an inappropriate comment about a young waitress quickly made her…

Bored Panda · Oct 8

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TSA Screeners Union Hopes Passengers Protest Petty Rule Change That Only Affects Screeners

The Trump administration has taken away TSA agents' chairs. Now the union wants the flying public to 'take a stand' for their return.

Reason · Oct 7

JetBlue traveler says his plane was leaving without him. Then, he overheard the staff: ‘she doesn’t care if I miss my flight’

An unexpected riff on getting left behind.

We Got This Covered · Oct 6

65 Freakishly Clever Things That Are Super Cheap On Amazon

Some of the most wildly clever items we’ve found also happen to be the cheapest — and they’re right on Amazon, and start at $4.

Mic · Oct 3

Trump removes chairs for TSA agents, saying they ‘must meet fitness for duty requirements’

The White House has given the Office of Personnel Management more power to hire and fire federal workers on the basis of fitness.

Fortune · Oct 1

Trans traveler was removed from an airport after accusing an employee of repeatedly misgendering them. Then someone mentioned ‘port authority’

The employee claimed it wasn’t intentional.

We Got This Covered · Sep 30

ICE arrests at Philadelphia International evoke time when airport police helped military catch AWOL Vietnam War soldiers in 1960s

ICE ramped up its arrests of immigrants at major airports over the summer of 2026, including in Philadelphia, to help meet the Trump administration’s reported goal of apprehending 1,100 people daily.

The Conversation · Sep 24

New TSA airport security scanners could force travelers to check carry-on bags

The new scanners show TSA agents a three-dimensional image of all of the objects in a traveler’s bag

The Independent UK · Sep 23

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We Got This Covered · Sep 21

‘Thought I was a criminal’: Woman is pulled aside by TSA over a possible bomb in her carry-on. Then they find the most unexpected items inside

A supervisor had to step in

We Got This Covered · Sep 17

Pittsburgh TSA allegedly hunts down LA woman for extra screening. The reason? Her neck pillow: ‘My own fault’

She got a funny story to tell at every party.

We Got This Covered · Sep 14

TSA searches a passenger’s carry-on. Then an agent opens her personal journal: ‘You can’t be reading my stuff’

She flipped through it.

The Times of India · Sep 11

25 years after 9/11, one of America's strictest airport rules begins to ease

In an effort to enhance air travel experiences, the Transportation Security Administration has reinstated gate access for family and friends. TSA PreCheck members can conveniently apply online for a Gateside pass, which permits entry into airport terminals without needing a boarding pass. This program is designed to revive the nostalgic…

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The Economic Times · Sep 11

25 years after 9/11, TSA allows some visitors to enter American airport gates without tickets

Twenty-five years after 9/11 transformed US airport security, some non-flyers can once again accompany loved ones to the gate. TSA’s new Gateside programme lets eligible PreCheck members enter secure areas without a ticket at 13 airports, with more locations planned.

The Times of India · Sep 10

Before 9/11, families could walk to airport gates; TSA now brings it back at 13 US airports

A new TSA pilot programme is allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members to enter airport gate areas without buying a flight ticket. The Gateside by TSA PreCheck programme is being tested at 13 US airports, including Mesa Gateway Airport in Arizona. Visitors must get a single-day pass and complete the same…

The Guardian - US · Sep 9

US airports to let some people without tickets pass through security

TSA PreCheck program members will be eligible to send off friends and family at gate in change to post-9/11 rule

The Independent UK · Sep 8

TSA announces new ‘gateside’ perk for PreCheck members at 13 airports

The option is free, though members must apply online one to three days in advance and secure approval before arriving

Latin Times · Sep 8

TSA Just Let Non-Flyers Back Past Security Check — Check If Your Airport Is One Among the 13 Testing Gateside

TSA's Gateside by TSA PreCheck program lets non-ticketed PreCheck members reach the gate at 13 U.S. airports. Here's who qualifies and how it works.

The Independent UK · Sep 8

How 25 years of deadly attacks and foiled terror plots built modern airport security

As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 nears, here’s how those attacks, the earlier bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 and subsequent plots shaped airline and airport security

The Independent UK · Sep 8

From the Lockerbie bombing to 9/11: How attacks on flights defined US air travel

The aviation security system that travelers encounter at U.S. airports was built layer by layer, often after attacks or attempted attacks exposed new vulnerabilities

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