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Publisher: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Transportation Security Administration: Air Travel 
 Security tips for air travel in the United States, including information about how to pack, whether to lock suitcases, and what to leave at home. "The tips and informative materials ... [on this site] will ensure a brief, yet thorough security experience at any of the 429 airports serviced by TSA [the Transportation Security Administration]." http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/ Topics: National Security, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Transportation Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Security Checkpoint Wait Times
This website contains historical security check wait-time information for U.S. airports. The form generates wait times for specific airports by day of the week and time of day. Results show the average times for the past month for each terminal in the airports. From the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). http://waittime.tsa.dhs.gov Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Transportation Last updated Dec 29, 2005 Transporting Knitting Needles & Needlepoint
Official U.S. government information about transporting knitting needles and needlepoint on airlines. "Knitting needles are permitted in your carry-on baggage or checked baggage. However, there is a possibility that the needles can be perceived as a possible weapon." Discusses recommended needles, and mailing needles if they are not allowed through an airport security checkpoint. From the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/editorial_1252.shtm Topics: Crafts, National Security, Transportation Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Registered Traveler Pilot Program
"The Registered Traveler (RT) pilot programs allow qualified volunteer participants to benefit from expedited security screening [for airline travel]. ... Volunteers provided information about themselves in order for TSA to conduct a security assessment to determine eligibility for participation. If approved, the volunteer became eligible for an expedited screening process at TSA security checkpoints." This briefing provides an overview of the pilot program. From the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/rt/ Topics: National Security, Transportation Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Registered Traveler Pilot (Private Sector Subpilot): Privacy Impact Assessment
June 2005 report about the privacy implications of private company involvement in the Registered Traveler (RT) program. Under the RT program "qualified travelers are positively identified via advanced identification technologies in order to confirm these travelers are not suspected of posing a threat to aviation security." If approved, an RT can pass through airport security more quickly. Features an overview of the data collection system. From the Transportation Security Administration. Opens directly into a PDF file. http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/privacy/privacy_pia_pskt.pdf Topics: National Security, September 11 & Beyond, Terrorism, Transportation Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Transportation Security Administration: TSA Dogs & Aviation Security
Details about the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program; "an explosive detection canine team is used to search narrow and wide-body aircraft, vehicles, terminals, warehouses, and luggage in the airport environment." Includes history and background on the program, a FAQ on the role of dogs in aviation security, and related material. http://www.tsa.gov/lawenforcement/programs/editorial_multi_image_0003.shtm Topics: Mammals, Transportation Last updated Sep 20, 2006 3-1-1 for Carry-ons
Background about this Transportation Security Administration (TSA) campaign to remind airline travelers of the liquid and gel carry-on luggage requirements: "3 ounce bottle or less (by volume); 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger placed in screening bin." Includes downloadable promotional materials (in several languages), tips, and links to related information. From the TSA. http://www.tsa.gov/311/ Topics: National Security, Transportation Last updated Nov 20, 2007 |
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