Passengers at U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes
Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through TSA security screenings.
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Change is afoot at some U.S. airports as passengers no longer have to remove their shoes while going through TSA security screenings.
Costco membership cards will not function as Real IDs at airports, the TSA said on social media.
After years of delays, the deadline to have a Real ID to fly arrives on Wednesday. But Minnesota officials say only 42% of Minnesotans have updated their driver's licenses.
Starting May 7, Americans are required to use the new form of identification if they want to fly domestically.
Starting Wednesday, Minnesotans will need a Real ID in order to fly. Many have rushed to try and meet the deadline, and if that's you, the Better Business Bureau is warning you to watch out for scams. Pauleen Le talks with travelers at MSP Airport and breaks down what you need to know.
TSA agents stopped 52 firearms at MSP checkpoints in 2024.
The number of guns found by TSA officers last year was the highest annual total for the agency since it was created in the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks.
A security screening at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Thursday prevented an airline employee from bringing a handgun further into the facility.
The co-pilot allegedly threatened to shoot the captain multiple times if the flight was diverted for a passenger who may have been suffering a medical emergency, authorities said.
Jonathan J. Dunn, who was a co-pilot for Delta, is accused of threatening to shoot a flight captain during a trip last year.
The CLEAR program, which boasts over 130 million successfully verified passengers, employs biometric technology to verify passengers' identities.
In a "PSA from TSA," the agency reminded pet owners they "need to let the cat out of the bag during security screening."
The number — roughly 18 per day — is sparking concern at a time when more Americans are armed.
Of those guns taken at airport security checkpoints, 88% were loaded, the agency said.
Of those guns taken at airport security checkpoints, 88% were loaded, the agency said.
