As of August 4, 2007 common lighters are a permitted in carry-on baggage and on your person when walking through security checkpoint. You are only allowed to carry four books of safety matches in your carry-on or on your person through security checkpoint per person. Matches and lighters are prohibited …

I love the new technology that is coming out. It certainly is making it easier for American and foreign travelers. It’s cost effective and expedites you through the nation’s borders. Now we need express lanes for those who have the passport cards. 
Americans wanting to visit Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean by land or sea can now apply for the new passport [...]

We need better technology that actually works accurately if we want to stay safe and save lives.  Technology is certainly better than it was back in 2001; however, it’s not good enough in my opinion.
Please read this article and tell me what you think or write your techy experiences at: http://www.airportbook.com/contact.htm.
Some lawmakers say that the [...]

Finally, we are getting some organization from TSA.  Please read this new pilot program which deals with categorizing passengers and their needs at security checkpoint. This should help speed up the lines at security checkpoint. Sign up at http://www.airportbook.com/contact.htm for FREE Weekly Tips for security checkpoint and FREE Special Reports for keeping your travels safe and fun!
“People [...]

 I normally wouldn’t post an airline story; however, this story SHOCKED me and I strongly feel it is necessary for everyone to read this article. I couldn’t believe what the airline flight attendant said to the passenger when they asked for oxygen and you won’t believe it either.  I cover passengers who need oxygen during a flight [...]

TSA is providing historical wait time information for the security checkpoints at the nation’s airports.
This tool, along with information from your airline and airport, will allow you to estimate your arrival time during a particular day and time. 
A good rule of thumb for security checkpoints is to give yourself 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours [...]

Amtrak has deployed an Amtrak Mobile Security Team to patrol stations and trains and randomly inspect passenger baggage.
Amtrak said the Mobile Security Team’s squads may consist of armed Amtrak police, explosives-detecting K-9 units and armed counterterrorism agents in “tactical uniforms.” They will screen passengers, randomly inspect baggage and patrol stations. Squads also may sweep through trains using K-9 [...]

As of August 4, 2007 common lighters are a permitted in carry-on baggage and on your person when walking through security checkpoint. You are only allowed to carry four books of safety matches in your carry-on or on your person through security checkpoint per person. Matches and lighters are prohibited in checked baggage with one [...]

At TSA we are piloting a variety of innovations at the checkpoint to improve security by focusing on people, technology and process.In the process arena, TSA launched a self-select lane pilot this week in Salt Lake City, Utah. The self-select lane is aimed at enabling travelers to select a lane customized to their pace. Because [...]

The price of passports increased recently when a new limited-use passport card also made its debut, the Postal Service announced.
The cost of applying for a new passport for people older than 16 increased $3, to $100. Passports for people younger than 16 also increased $3, to $85.
Post offices are also accepting applications for the new [...]