Nonprofit watchdog releases TSA-ICE agreement amid airport arrests scrutiny
A nonprofit government watchdog organization, American Oversight, reported on July 29, 2026, that it had obtained and released…
AeroTime•Jean Carmela Lim29 JulTransportation Security Administration — page 2
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Ditching TSA Agents: 3 Major US Airports Opt In To New Private Screening Model
The first airfields to pull out of TSA have been announced.
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Federal Audit Finds Gaps In Aviation Cybersecurity Oversight
A federal audit found gaps in aviation cybersecurity oversight, including unclear responsibilities between the FAA and TSA.
AVweb•Amelia Walsh21 Jul
The Same TSA Scanner That Lets Laptops Stay In Your Bag Is Quietly Ruining Other Gear
This is why some passengers need to pay extra attention next time they pass through TSA.
TSA’s Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) Replaces Known Crewmember (KCM)
Airline pilots and flight attendants are able to sign up for a program that gives them a special way to bypass security at airports, completely different from the screening process that passengers are used to. Historically, this has been referred to as the Known Crewmember (KCM) program. However, that program is in the process of being discontinued, and is being replaced by the Crewmember Access Point (CMAP) program.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig3 Jul
CLEAR+ Membership Price Increases (Again), Amex Credits Also Bumped
CLEAR is a technology company that helps with expediting clearing of security at select US airports. The company stores the biometric data of members, allowing them to (typically) skip the ID check, and get straight into the security line. Combined with TSA PreCheck, this is the best setup you can have for clearing security in the US.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig1 JulA
TSA Sets Fee for New Crew Screening Program
The agency’s successor to Known Crewmember will begin rolling out this summer.
AirlineGeeks•Ryan Ewing30 Jun
American, Delta & United Will Pay TSA $6.8 Million A Year For Crew To Skip Security
A new system of air crew security screening is taking off.
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID Gets Major Expansion With New Google Wallet Option
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is available at 65 airports nationwide and supports more than 100 participating airlines
TSA Finds 2 Live Smoke Grenades In A Bag, 1 Inside A Peanut Butter Jar
The discovery of two live smoke grenades hidden inside a jar of peanut butter in a passenger's checked luggage highlights the importance of screening.
4th Of July Rush: TSA Expecting To Screen Nearly 19 Million Travelers Over Holiday Period
The heaviest travel day is expected on Thursday, July 2.
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TSA Adds Google Wallet Opt-In for PreCheck Touchless ID
Travelers previously had to sign up through their airline.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile25 Jun
Over 300 Drones Flying Near World Cup Stadiums Seized By US Officials So Far Says TSA
The FIFA World Cup will take place across North America until July 19.
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U.S. authorities seize more than 300 drones near World Cup venues
U.S. authorities have seized more than 300 drones operating near venues hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup since the tournament began, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Strict temporary flight restrictions are in force on match days, prohibiting all aircraft operations—including drones—within a three-nautical-mile radius and up to 3,000 feet above stadiums unless specifically authorised […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban23 Jun
TSA's $781 Million Scanner Rollout Quietly Changes 3 Things Every Flyer Does At Security
What do passengers need to know?