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Exclusive: TSA Chief Reveals Huge Changes for Faster Airport Security—And Some Are Already in Place

Travel NewsDecember 8, 20241View

With no fanfare, and with little public comment, one of the most dreaded aspects of air travel got faster, less intrusive, and far more pleasant. I’m talking about airport security, believe it or not. And it’s about to improve even more in the very near future. (No joke.) Last weekend, I welcomed David Pekoske, the…

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Can I Fly Without an ID? TSA Rules for Lost or Stolen ID Cards

Needing to catch a flight after your ID has been lost or stolen is a scenario stressful enough to panic the coolest of cucumbers, especially if you're away from home and don't have quick access to backup forms of identification. If you've taken a trip to Las Vegas, say, and misplaced your wallet after a…

December 7, 20244Views

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Can I Bring Food Through TSA Checkpoints? Airport Food Rules to Know

Thanksgiving travel could set records this year, with more than 18 million people expected to pass through U.S. airports from Tuesday, Nov. 26, to Monday, Dec. 2, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Since Thanksgiving is such a food-centric holiday, it's safe to assume a bunch of those flyers will be traveling with pies, casserole…

November 23, 202422Views

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Are TSA Liquid Carry-On Restrictions Really Relaxing Soon?

We're seeing a lot of speculation around the internet this week about whether the Transportation Security Administration is about to relax limits on the size of liquids that passengers can take through airport security checkpoints. As you know if you've flown through a U.S. airport at any point during the last two decades, the TSA…

November 21, 20249Views

Airport Tips for Faster Service Without TSA PreCheck and Other Perks

A lot of advice out there for getting through airports quickly and comfortably involves enrolling in paid programs like TSA PreCheck or Global Entry (or even CLEAR), carrying the right credit card, taking shelter in an airport lounge, and earning airline elite status. But the time and expense required to do all of that can…

May 1, 2024269Views

The Difference Between CLEAR and TSA PreCheck? For Starters, One Has Way More Critics

“Enough is enough,” said Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, at a hearing in December. “As carried out by the private sector, the Registered Traveler program has,” Thompson argued, “allowed some passengers to enter security checkpoints using fraudulent identities. In at least one known instance, the Registered Traveler…

April 28, 2024289Views

How to Apply for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry

How to Apply for TSA PreCheck First of all, what is TSA PreCheck? By pre-screening applicants, TSA PreCheck allows you to skip the lines and go through airport security efficiently by providing a separate lane for low-risk travelers. Step 1: Am I eligible? In order to apply for TSA PreCheck, you must qualify as a “low-risk traveler.”…

April 24, 2024629Views