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How Does CLEAR Airport Security Work?

Clear the lines with a CLEAR membership.

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How To Get TSA PreCheck Using Points And Miles

There are new ways for frequent flyers to obtain the benefits of TSA PreCheck.

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What Are The TSA Rules For Traveling With A Firearm?

As TSA releases statistics on the number of firearms seized at airports across the US, what are the rules when flying with a firearm?

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The TSA Has Intercepted 1,500 Guns At US Airports So Far This Year

The TSA intercepts thousands of firearms every year, even though these weapons can usually be brought as checked luggage.

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Over 300 Passengers Were Accused Of Bypassing Security Checkpoints In 2023

Out of hundreds of millions of enplanements, the TSA reported over 300 cases of people bypassing airport security.

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How Early Can You Go Through Security For A Flight?

Is the day before a bit extreme?

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British Airways Passenger Flies From London To New York Without Documents

The incident took place during the busy Christmas travel period last December.

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Are Disposable Razors Allowed On Planes?

There are all sorts of such products, but permissibility depends on the type of razor.

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How The UK Plans To Scrap The 100ml Liquids Rule At Security

The Department for Transport asked airports to be ready with new scanners by June.

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Los Angeles International Security Scrambled After Passenger Runs Onto Apron

A passenger was apprehended on an aviation livestream Wednesday night.

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Security Worker Strike Will Cause German Flight Chaos On Thursday

Over 1,000 flights are scheduled to depart from affected airports.

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The US Will Spend $4.5 Million On Improving Libya's Airport Security

The US will help train more airport officers in Libya.

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Biometric Experience Now Available On TAP Flights At Five Portuguese Airports

Travelers at five of Portugal's biggest airports will use their faces as the sole identity document needed in a new biometric program.

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The TSA’s 10 Weirdest Catches Of 2023

The agency’s administrator said the discoveries highlight the agency’s “incredible threat detection work.”

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The Craziest TSA Airport Confiscations Of 2023

TSA confiscated over 5,000 weapons this year.

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Why Some Airports Make Connecting Passengers Clear Security

Each country has different security standards for arriving and connecting passengers.

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TSA Finds Anti-Aircraft Ammunition In A Passenger's Bag At Hawaiian Airport

The incident took place on the morning of December 8.

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Laptop, Tablet, Liquids: 5 Things To Take Out Of Your Bag At Airport Security

Get to know these rules for faster security checkpoint experience.

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Just How Early Can Departing Passengers Access Security?

How long before departure do airlines recommend passengers arrive at security? Has anything changed since the pandemic?

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8 Types Of Food That Passengers Can't Take On Aircraft

Be careful what snacks you pack for your flight -- they might not be allowed through security.

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