Tag: Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Ontario International Airport welcomes TSA acceptance of Digital IDs

Ontario International Airport (ONT) announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now accepts Digital IDs at TSA security checkpoints, making identification verification faster, more secure, and more convenient for travellers. With TSA's new Digital ID program, eligible travelle...

ACI World projects 22.3 billion airline passengers by 2053

TSA begins REAL ID full enforcement on May 7

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide. Adam Stahl, TSA Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator said: "Secretary Noem and the Trump administration are enforcing the...

Smiths Detection awarded service subcontract

Smiths Detection, a provider of threat detection and security screening technologies, has announced it has been awarded a seven year contract to support TechFlow’s Integrated Logistics Support Contract with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to service hold baggage X-ray inspection s...

Air Premia joins TSA PreCheck program

Air Premia (CEO Yoo, Myung-sub and Moon, Bo-kook) announced its participation in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck program, effective March 28, 2024. The TSA PreCheck program expedites the security screening process at participating U.S. airports. Air Premia is joining the...

TSA detects 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2023

During 2023, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a total of 6,737 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft. Approximately 93% of these firearms were loaded. This total surpasses the pr...

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TSA Trials Pangiam’s AI-Driven Solution to Improve Airport Threat Detection

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has selected transport security technologists Pangiam to demonstrate its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven accessible screening solution that has the potential to transform aviation security worldwide. Project DARTMOUTH, the collaboration between...

US face mask rules on flights dropped for Brits earlier than planned

By Julie Delahaye, mirror.co.uk Brits heading on USA holidays will no longer be required to wear face masks on flights, in airports and when using public transport, after the country did a U-turn on its face mask mandate. Previously, US face mask rules meant that coverings were required on ...

U.S. Airlines Endorse Temperature Screenings Conducted by TSA

Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, announced that its member carriers are supporting the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to begin checking the temperature of the traveling public and customer-facing employees as long as necessary ...

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