DHS and TSA are committed to making the airport security experience as smooth and stress-free as possible for traveling families. The Families on the Fly campaign, being rolled out at select airports, aims to mitigate the unique challenges families face when traveling and

Doing your haircare on the fly? Allow us to iron out the details: •Cordless curling irons with a gas cartridge or butane are ONLY permitted in carry-on bags. •One per person. •Must have a safety cover fitted over the heating element. •No spare cartridges. More: ⬇️

NEWS ALERT: TSA projects 17.4M individuals will travel this Labor Day holiday weekend from Thurs (8/28) through Wed (9/3). The highest volume day will be Friday with nearly 3M travelers expected to take to the skies. Have questions? Text "Travel" to AskTSA (275-872).

PAW-RESS RELEASE: Pittsburgh International Airport's Steeler voted TSA's top dog for 2025 #TSACutestCanineContest #NationalDogDay tsa.gov/news/press/rel…

BARKING NEWS: We take our National Dog Day duty very seriously so please *insert dramatic drumroll here* put your paws together for the WINNER of TSA's Cutest Canine Contest 2025 STEELER!!!!!

Experts share data and tips to save and book travel this Labor Day weekend. abc7chicago.com/post/labor-day…

What a summer!😎 With Monday coming in at No. 7, all of O'Hare Intl. Airport's top 10 busiest days for TSA passenger screening have occurred in the last three months. tsa.gov/travel/travel-…

NEWS: TSA screens record 10.4 million individuals over Labor Day weekend. Read more: tsa.gov/news/press/rel…

Earlier today, CBP, TSA, Wayne County Airport Authority, and Delta Air Lines personnel at DTW took a solemn moment to honor those lost on September 11, 2001. #NeverForget911

NEWS: TSA prepares for holiday travel season to cap record year. TSA is fully staffed and ready to screen a projected 44.3 million travelers at the nation’s airport security checkpoints between Dec 19, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026. Full story: tsa.gov/news/press/rel…

Don't have TSA PreCheck yet? Another perk has arrived that helps you travel with ease. TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is already at 15 airports. It's now expanding to 50 more in 2026! Travelers are already saying it's a game changer. Learn more: tsa.gov/touchless-id

Starting Feb. 1, travelers 18+ who do NOT have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID can use TSA ConfirmID, pay a $45 fee & have their identity validated. Travelers can use this process to confirm their identity prior to arriving at the airport. ▶️ tsa.gov/tsaconfirm-id

Just plain bad choices are what get highlighted in TSA’s Top 10 Best Catches every year. Here’s a run-down of what we’ve decided are some of the worst packing decisions from 2025 ⬇️

Severe winter weather is moving across much of the East Coast. Travelers should check their flight status, plan extra time, & listen to airport & airline updates. Know that transportation teams are working to keep travelers safe. Be sure you're following: The FAA ✈️ FEMA National Weather Service

Being prepared matters. Our top travel tip? Be sure to pack a REAL ID or another acceptable form of ID. What if you don't have those? Use TSA ConfirmID to verify your identity before arriving at the airport, then bring your receipt to the checkpoint. tsa.gov/tsaconfirm-id

The Golden Age of Travel is here! The numbers within these graphics speak for themselves. 2025 was a busy year for TSA! In 2026, the mission doesn't stop: Protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. (1/2)

Starting Feb. 1, if you’re traveling and DO NOT have a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID (like a passport or military ID), you can pay $45 to use TSA ConfirmID. Check out the video below to learn more. Get started with TSA ConfirmID: tsa.gov/tsaconfirm-id

Traveling and don’t have a REAL ID or another acceptable form of ID? You’ll want to get yours soon. Travelers without a REAL ID may pay a $45 fee to verify their identity through TSA ConfirmID. Learn more from TSA: tsa.gov/tsaconfirm-id

TSA hosted a paw-ress conference to discuss how these good lookin’ pups are helping to keep the public safe & secure leading up to & after Super Bowl LX. 
TSA has also prepared for a rush of people at the airports on Monday after the big game! Read more ⬇️

From takeoff to touchdown, our agency helped keep #SuperBowlLX fans safe. Through airport screening, coordination, drones, and ground-based operations, TSA worked tirelessly around the clock with our federal & local partners to secure the event. We'd say, “Job well done!”