D.C. man says he forgot his car keys, so he asked California TSA if he can step back through airport security to get them. Then things escalated The officer wasn’t in the wrong, to be fair. We Got This Covered · Aug 8
Airline workers reportedly decline to help US agents as Trump migrant crackdown accelerates Expansion of immigration enforcement at US airports puts employees at odds with agents seeking 2,000 daily arrests The Guardian - US · Aug 6
TSA Gold+ is coming to airports - and some aren’t thrilled The voluntary program will begin at three U.S. airports next year The Independent UK · Aug 6
Airlines become latest opposition to ICE at airports Carriers are demanding strict protocols after a gate agent blocked an immigration officer from boarding a Dallas plane without a judge’s warrant The Independent UK · Aug 6
‘They’re selling the safety of the traveling public’: TSA workers decry Trump privatization push Union exploring options to oppose program that would put US airport screening into hands of private contractors The Guardian - US · Aug 5
ICE Booked Over 46,000 People Last Month — Its Busiest Stretch Yet Under Trump ICE booked over 46,000 people in July, a second straight record month, as fatal traffic stops, airport arrests, and withheld data draw scrutiny. Latin Times · Aug 4
ICE Is Arresting 20 to 40 Migrants a Day at U.S. Airports, Report Claims The expanded enforcement has drawn attention after videos showed plainclothes ICE agents detaining passengers at boarding gates, airport corridors and even aboard aircraft Latin Times · Aug 4
A bouncer allegedly took a man’s REAL ID at a Brooklyn club, then he said NYPD refused to help, and he had a flight the next morning No REAL ID can cause problems at the airport. We Got This Covered · Aug 1
Johns Hopkins researcher arrested by ICE at Baltimore airport A recent surge in airport arrests follows growing coordination between TSA and ICE to target immigrants in American airports The Independent UK · Jul 31
TSA discovers stolen Civil War cannonballs hidden in suitcase Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger’s suitcase during a routine security screening at an Alabama airport The Independent UK · Jul 30
TSA is sharing more information with ICE, leading to viral videos of airport arrests: report A source within ICE described airline passengers as ‘easy targets’ who can help the agency meet a target of 2,000 arrests a day The Independent UK · Jul 30
A teenager stole five Civil War cannonballs from a historic Alabama fort and tried to fly home with them in a suitcase, but TSA caught the unusual haul A routine baggage screening at an Alabama airport turned into an extraordinary security incident after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers discovered five Civil War-era cannonballs hidden inside a checked suitcase. The rusted artillery relics, some as large as grapefruits and wrapped individually in paper towels, had allegedly been taken by… The Times of India · Jul 30
I bought a power bank for summer travel, but it actually fixed my bedside cable nightmare EcoFlow's Rapid Power Bank packs 170W across three ports into a TSA-friendly 25,000mAh shell, and it's turned into my go-to for late-night iPad charging, travel, and conference floors alike. TechRadar · Jul 29
International Business Times UK · Jul 29 Plainclothes ICE Agents Reportedly Turn Airports Into 'Hunting Grounds' While TSA, Airlines Share Flight Data Plainclothes ICE agents are reportedly detaining individuals at US airports, operating with TSA support. This strategy targets visa overstays and has sparked public scrutiny and morale issues within ICE.
Reason · Jul 24 Airports Are Opting for Private Security Over the TSA. The Union Says That's a Public Safety Threat. Airport security screeners at the 20 private-contract airports get paid during a government shutdown. A public sector union wants to make sure that doesn’t happen.
Benzinga · Jul 23 Three US Airports Are Ditching Federal TSA Screeners for Private Contractors— and the Union Is Furious: 'A Step Backwards' Tampa International, Des Moines International and Charleston International will become the first U.S. airports to join the Transportation Security Administration’s new Gold+ private-screening model, drawing fierce opposition from the union representing federal airport screeners.
We Got This Covered · Jul 22 TSA reportedly confiscates woman’s Swiss Army Knife: Then she checks the airport store: ‘Doesn’t make much sense’ A loophole, or just TSA policy?
Bored Panda · Jul 20 20 Stories About People Who Showed Just How Entitled They Are During Flights Flying can test anyone's patience, but some passengers seem to believe the rules simply don't apply to them. From demanding better seats and stealing extra legroom to creating unnecessary drama mid-flight, these entitled travelers pushed their luck a little too far. Fortunately, not everyone stayed quiet. This collection highlights the…
We Got This Covered · Jul 18 Man was aggressively detained at Las Vegas airport. When questioned, the plainclothes ‘officers’ left him handcuffed and ran without explanation “I don’t know what they are doing.”
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration addressed a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday
We Got This Covered · Jul 16 Woman claims she walks straight to her gate without going through TSA. Then calls people ‘slow’ for slamming her ‘airport hack’ She asked why pay for PreCheck when you can get the same services for free.
Reason · Jul 10 Salvation Army Has First Amendment Right to Ban Methodone Use by People in Its Adult Rehabilitation Centers From Tassinari v. Salvation Army, decided Monday by Judge Leo Sorokin (D. Mass.); I'd love to hear what list members… The post Salvation Army Has First Amendment Right to Ban Methodone Use by People in Its Adult Rehabilitation Centers appeared first on Reason.com.
Guitar World · Jul 10 Flying with your guitar – do you have a nightmare story? There are horror stories aplenty of guitarists having their instruments broken, mangled, or lost while in air transit. Has that happened to you?
The Independent UK · Jul 8 Walmart is hosting VIP tours for curious World Cup fans Tourists can’t get enough of the big portion sizes in America — and its ranch