US cancels plan to close control towers at smaller airports

The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday canceled budget-driven plans to close 149 air traffic control towers at smaller U.S....

TSA expands fast screening to some international passengers

The government is expanding its expedited airport security screening program to some international travelers for the first time. The...

Obama quietly signs bill easing air travel delays

Without comment or fanfare, President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed legislation sparing U.S. air travel from the effects of...

TSA defends security operations at Newark airport

NEWARK, N.J. -- The Transportation Security Administration is defending its operations at Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey...

TSA's PreCheck program reveals promise and problems

As both an elite member of Delta’s mileage plan and a participant in the government’s Global Entry program, George Reese could be...

Veterans may get unclaimed clothing left at airport checkpoints

A congresswoman from New York wants the Transportation Security Administration to give sweatshirts, belts and other unclaimed clothing...

TSA relaxing rules on snow globes at airport checkpoints

Souvenir hunters rejoice: Later this summer, you will able to pack snow globes in your carry-on luggage when you go to the airport....

TSA eases airport security routine for wounded warriors

Staff Sgt. Guillermo Tejada lost both legs to an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2010. Now rehabilitating in San Diego,...

Dozens of TSA workers fired, suspended for screening violations

The Transportation Security Administration fired five employees and suspended 38 others on Friday for violating security procedures at...