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TSA pivots from Gold+ to an evolved private-screening program under Horizon 25
policy3 hours ago

TSA pivots from Gold+ to an evolved private-screening program under Horizon 25

TSA is scrapping the Gold+ privatized screening concept in favor of an 'evolved' Screening Partnership Program as part of Administrator Cummins’ Horizon 25 Strategy to modernize checkpoints and broaden private partnerships (and bolster PreCheck). Tampa International Airport decided not to adopt Gold+, opting to keep TSA officers, while other airports had considered the plan. The shift follows ongoing privatization push debates, with labor groups weighing in and Gold+ procurement already underway before the pivot.

via Federal News Network|
#gold#horizon-25-strategy#policy
Grapefruit-sized Civil War cannonballs trigger TSA scare at Alabama airport
us-news25 days ago

Grapefruit-sized Civil War cannonballs trigger TSA scare at Alabama airport

TSA screeners at Gulf Shores International Airport (JKA) in Alabama found five Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger’s checked bag, with the largest about the size of a grapefruit. Wrapped in towels, they prompted a security response as officials and local police investigated whether they were inert or active. It later emerged the cannonballs were stolen from Fort Morgan and were being transported in a juvenile’s grandmother’s bag; Fort Morgan personnel chose not to press charges. The incident serves as a reminder not to bring weapons or replicas on planes.

via New York Post|
#airports#alabama#artifacts
TSA Gold Plus expands private security to three U.S. airports
travel1 month ago

TSA Gold Plus expands private security to three U.S. airports

The TSA’s Gold Plus program lets airports voluntarily outsource security checkpoints and screening technology to private contractors while maintaining federal standards and oversight. The initial participants are Tampa International, Charleston International, and Des Moines International; more airports have shown interest. The aim is faster, more resilient screening and less disruption during government shutdowns, with travelers likely seeing little change in day-to-day screening rules. Critics, including the AFGE union, warn privatization could raise costs or compromise security, though TSA would certify tech and keep some federal staff on site. Some airports already use private screeners under the Screening Partnership Program, and Gold Plus would expand that model.

via The Points Guy|
#airports#gold-plus#private-security
PDX pot bust uncovers 30 pounds of marijuana, suspect to face court
local1 month ago

PDX pot bust uncovers 30 pounds of marijuana, suspect to face court

Portland International Airport police say TSA flagged eight pounds of marijuana in a checked bag belonging to Jihad Ibrahim Muhammed, 25, of North Carolina, on United Flight 1820 to Newark. Investigators then recovered about 31 more pounds in a backpack, plus over $5,000 in cash. Muhammed faces charges including illegal import/export of marijuana, unlawful delivery, and unlawful possession, with arraignment set for Monday in Multnomah County.

via KATU|
#arrest#local#marijuana
politics2 months ago

GOP moves to block TSA’s $45 ConfirmID fee for non‑REAL ID travelers in DHS funding bill

House Republicans are seeking to bar TSA’s new $45 fee for travelers without REAL IDs in the FY2027 Homeland Security appropriations bill, arguing the agency lacks statutory authority and calling for a congressional briefing on the ConfirmID program; the measure accompanies budget tweaks aimed at expanding private screening and cutting certain TSA costs as part of a broader appropriations agenda.

via Politico|
#appropriations#confirmid#homelandsecurity
Security gaps at Houston's Bush airport let a man board a United flight, experts say
local2 months ago

Security gaps at Houston's Bush airport let a man board a United flight, experts say

A man with a forged boarding pass allegedly passed through TSA screening at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, boarded a United flight, and hid in a restroom until the plane returned to the gate after a passenger alerted staff. Authorities say the breach involved multiple security failures at the screening checkpoint and gate area; the suspect was later charged with impairing or interrupting the operation of a critical infrastructure facility, and experts urge retraining and stricter policy enforcement at the airport.

via ABC13 Houston|
#airport-security#boarding-pass-forgery#bush-intercontinental-airport
Fake boarding pass lets Houston man slip onto United flight, delaying LA-bound trip
crime2 months ago

Fake boarding pass lets Houston man slip onto United flight, delaying LA-bound trip

A 25-year-old Houston man used a fraudulent boarding pass to bypass TSA screening at George Bush Intercontinental and board United Flight 469 to Los Angeles; the flight had begun taxiing when crew discovered he was not on the manifest, the plane returned to the gate, passengers were removed, and law enforcement searched the aircraft, delaying the flight by about three hours. Oriyomi Abdulrahman Oluwatumike Oriyomi faces a felony charge for impairing or interrupting operation of a critical infrastructure facility, with investigators reviewing how security lapses allowed the breach.

via Live and Let's Fly|
#airtravel#crime#security-breach
Framingham hosts Logan's first remote terminal, speeding pre-flight for JetBlue and Delta flyers
local2 months ago

Framingham hosts Logan's first remote terminal, speeding pre-flight for JetBlue and Delta flyers

Massachusetts opened the nation’s first remote terminal for Logan Airport in Framingham, allowing eligible JetBlue and Delta passengers to check in, clear TSA screening, and ride an hourly bus directly to their Logan terminal, bypassing on-site security. The service runs for flights 5:30 a.m.–4 p.m., costs $9 each way (kids under 18 ride free with a ticketed family member), and offers ~400 parking spots at $7/day. Tickets are available at LoganRemote.com up to 90 days or 90 minutes before departure, with bus times set to arrive at Logan at least 45 minutes before takeoff.

via CBS News|
#framingham#jetblue#local
Samsung Wallet Adds CLEAR Digital ID for Faster Domestic TSA Checks
technology2 months ago

Samsung Wallet Adds CLEAR Digital ID for Faster Domestic TSA Checks

Samsung announced a partnership with CLEAR to bring Samsung ID with CLEAR to Samsung Wallet, enabling travelers to verify their identity on compatible Samsung devices at over 250 TSA checkpoints for domestic flights without a physical ID. Users add Samsung ID with CLEAR via Samsung Wallet's Digital IDs menu; CLEAR membership is free, with the premium CLEAR+ option available at $209/year.

via Droid Life|
#clear#digital-id#samsung