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    The Most Common Reason TSA Pulls Bags For Extra Screening

    by SharonKurheg June 4, 2026
    by SharonKurheg June 4, 2026

    There’s nothing quite like that moment. You make it through the scanner without a problem. Your coat is back on. Your pockets are empty. Then your carry-on comes through the …

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    This Popular Packing Hack Could Backfire At TSA

    by SharonKurheg May 10, 2026
    by SharonKurheg May 10, 2026

    People are always looking for hacks to bring as much as possible when traveling, preferably without paying for it. We’ve gone through some of them in the past (Spoilers: some …

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  • Airports

    29 Airports Now Allow Unticketed Passengers Through TSA Security

    by SharonKurheg May 6, 2026
    by SharonKurheg May 6, 2026

    There 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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  • Tips and Tricks

    The First Things TSA Officers Notice About You at the Airport

    by SharonKurheg April 12, 2026
    by SharonKurheg April 12, 2026

    From 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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  • Airports

    Why TSA Swabs Your Hands, Phone, Laptop, Food, Bag, Shoes And More

    by SharonKurheg March 21, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 21, 2026

    You can breeze through TSA in minutes — or get pulled aside for a random swab test. If that’s ever happened to you, here’s what’s really going on. Whether you’ve …

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  • Airlines

    TSA-Free Commercial Flights Are Launching Between Spokane and Seattle

    by SharonKurheg March 6, 2026
    by SharonKurheg March 6, 2026

    New commercial flights are about to take off in the Pacific Northwest, offering travelers a rare option: TSA-free flights between Spokane and Seattle. SeaPort Airlines is launching daily commercial service …

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  • Airports

    The 7 Foods That Can Get You Flagged at TSA (Even If You’re a Frequent Flyer)

    by SharonKurheg January 12, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 12, 2026

    When going through the TSA security area, the goal is to get through as quickly as possible. For frequent flyers, doing everything to get you through quickly eventually becomes like …

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  • Airports

    That Time When a TSA Worker Was NICE to Me! {{{THUD}}}

    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2025

    As has been said many times before, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)  doesn’t have the best reputation. Of course, they try their best to communicate things, such as the procedures …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    15 Items That Could Get Your Checked Bag Flagged by TSA

    by SharonKurheg June 29, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 29, 2025

    Over the years, we’ve gone over some of the things that could get you “flagged” by the TSA, either as general knowledge, or with advice on what to do about …

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  • Airports

    Why TSA Won’t Tell You What They’re Looking For When They Search Your Bag

    by SharonKurheg April 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg April 10, 2025

    If you’ve traveled enough, it’s probably happened to you. You’ve been on the TSA security queue, put your stuff on the conveyor belt to be scanned, and have walked through …

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