TSA PreCheck discounts are becoming surprisingly common lately. But the government’s newest promotion comes with one very specific requirement: your age. In the past year or so, TSA PreCheck has …
Airport Security
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Airports
29 Airports Now Allow Unticketed Passengers Through TSA Security
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThere was a time when going all the way to the gate at a U.S. airport didn’t require a plane ticket at all. Friends and family could walk loved ones …
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Airlines
He Refused Every Drink and Snack on the Flight. That Got Him Arrested
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFlight attendants noticed something unusual when one passenger refused everything on a long flight—and alerted authorities. It’s no secret that, when you travel, you’re being watched. Regardless of what country …
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Airports
MCO Is Trying To Fix Its Biggest Problem—And It Might Actually Work
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA new staffing program at Orlando International Airport aims to keep TSA lines moving—and make the experience a little less chaotic. Love it or hate it, MCO has a reputation …
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Tips and Tricks
The First Things TSA Officers Notice About You at the Airport
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFrom body language to what you’re wearing, TSA officers are trained to spot certain behaviors at security. A while back, we wrote a piece about what flight attendants are really doing …
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Travel
6 Countries Where Border Agents Can Search Your Phone (Not Just Hong Kong)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you pay attention to the travel world, you probably saw that the Hong Kong government recently revised its National Security Law implementation rules and can now demand phone and …
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If you’ve ever stood in a long TSA line wishing there was a faster way to show your ID, Apple is continuing to build toward that future. Apple is expanding …
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Travel
TSA’s “Shoes On” Policy May Have Created A Security Gap, Report Says
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA TSA policy change made airport security a little easier for travelers—but a new report suggests it may have come with unintended risks. In July 2025, the Department of Homeland …
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Airports
TSA Delays Were Rough—But These People Stepped Up to Help (Some Even Found Humor)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTSA delays during the shutdown were tough for both workers and travelers—but not all the stories were negative. There’s light at the end of the tunnel for TSA workers, who …
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Airports
The Most Annoying Things People Do At Airports, According To Travelers
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAir travel is stressful enough—without other passengers making it worse. After all, at the airport, you have to deal with long queues, flight delays, crowded waiting areas, lost luggage—and, of …