As I mentioned early last month, TSA was well on their way to set a record year for seizing carry-on guns from passengers. Well, they did it in style. The final number for 2014 was 2,212 guns, an increase of more than 20% from the previous year and almost three times the number from only
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TSA Sets Record Firearms Seizures
As they say in sports, records are made to be broken. Unfortunately TSA reported a broken record: The number of firearms seized hit an all-time high. Just last week, TSA reported taking away 32 guns and a cane sword. Of the 32 guns, 24 were loaded. Actually, this was a slower week because TSA also…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Reporter stopped by TSA agent who didn’t know District of Columbia is in US Right at my home airport MCO, a resident of the District of Columbia (the seat of our national government) was asked for his passport. Why? The TSA agent did not recognize his Washington D.C. license, and was unaware that it was…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments, post them on our Facebook page or send them my way on Twitter. TSA Pre✓ Now Includes Air Canada I follow the TSA on Instagram to see the…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments, post them on our Facebook page or send them my way on Twitter. I write for SkyMall Ever wonder what’s going through the mind of a SkyMall writer?…
Weekly Travel Roundup
Here are some articles and links from around the travel world that came across my desk this week. If you have any questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments, post them on our Facebook page or send them my way on Twitter. Supreme Court sides with airlines in frequent-flier fight Can an airline kick you out of…
TSA Security Check Expansion or Invasion?
Before you even get to the airport, the TSA could be checking your employment history, past travel itineraries, or even your car registration. The New York Times is reporting that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recently begun expanding its passenger screening to cover other government agencies’ databases. The full details of their new pre-screening…
New! TSA’s Instagram Account
Have you ever gotten something confiscated by the TSA? A pair of cuticle scissors you didn’t know was prohibited, a pocket knife you forgot was in your backpack, or one of the countless bottles of water thrown away at security checkpoints all around the country? The TSA is documenting some of these confiscated items now…
Put Your Knife Away – You Won’t be Traveling with It After All
TSA head John Pistole has dropped his effort to allow small knives, golf clubs and hockey sticks onboard flights according to USA Today. After much criticism from flight attendants, lawmakers, federal air marshals and the traveling public, Pistole decided to leave the prohibited-items list as is. Pistole’s “small knife” exceptions was originally posted here: When Will…
TSA PreCheck Expands Expedited Screening Benefits for International Travel
Great news for international travelers! Starting tomorrow, May 7, 2013, TSA Pre✓ participants will be eligible for expedited screening on select international travel itineraries if flying Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways. This also applies to inbound international flights when connecting to a domestic flight within the U.S. Details…
