TSA implements dedicated security lines for families
Digest more
From shoe-free screening to facial recognition technology, here's how airport security checkpoints are being transformed in 2025.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday an expanded security checkpoint lane for families traveling with children. “They’ll be expanded areas that will give them the benefit of recognizing that they have children with them,
Traveling with kids or serving in the military? TSA just made airport security a whole lot easier -- check out the new security lanes for families and heroes!
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the agency is evaluating changes its liquid restrictions rule for airline carry-ons — a policy that’s a symbol of post 9/11 travel.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she is looking at changes to the TSA screening process, including the amount of liquids travelers can carry on planes.
Explore more
In a story published July 17, 2025, about new airport security rules, The Associated Press misspelled the name of an airline industry analyst with Atmosphere Research
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport discovered a loaded firearm in a passenger's carry-on bag at a security checkpoint on June 19. Airport & Aviation Security. Minneapolis CBP Introduces Enhanced Passenger Processing to Summer Travelers.
Passengers and officials at Central Illinois Regional Airport report a positive reception of the abolishment of the TSA shoe removal policy.
For the first time in almost 20 years, travelers no longer have to take off their shoes during security screenings at certain U.S. airports.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced July 8 that the Transportation Security Administration has eliminated its “shoes-off” policy, meaning the extra step of taking off your shoes will no longer be required at TSA-operated airports.