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Nov. 20, 2008
Media Contacts:
Nico Melendez
Transportation Security Administration
310-387-8127
Corporate Communications American Airlines
817-967-1577
LOS ANGELES – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and American Airlines announced today the launch of a Paperless Boarding Pass pilot program at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It will allow passengers to receive boarding passes electronically on their cell phones or PDAs, which will then [...]

Nov. 14, 2008
Contact: TSA Public Affairs
571-227-2829
RICHMOND, Va. – Today, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) launched millimeter wave technology at Richmond International Airport. There are two millimeter wave portals, one at each security checkpoint in the airport.
Millimeter wave detects weapons, explosives and other threat items concealed under layers of clothing without any physical contact. Millimeter wave [...]

Nov. 13, 2008
Contact: DHS Press Office
(202) 282-8010
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today regulations aimed at strengthening the security of the nation’s freight and passenger rail systems and reducing the risk associated with the transportation of security-sensitive materials.
“By striking a sensible balance of security guidelines with certain regulatory requirements, we’re enabling [...]

Nov. 13, 2008
Media Contact: Jon Allen
(404) 460-2282
ATLANTA – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the launch of millimeter wave technology at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Millimeter wave detects weapons, explosives and other threat items concealed under layers of clothing without any physical contact.
“The use of whole body imaging is a significant step [...]

The lanes, part of TSA’s Diamond Self-Select program currently available at 50 airports, allow families, individuals unfamiliar with air travel procedures and travelers with special needs to go through security at their own pace. Individuals carrying medically necessary liquids, aerosols and gels in excess of three ounces will also be directed to these popular lanes. [...]

Nov. 13, 2008
Contact: DHS Press Office
(202) 282-8010
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today regulations aimed at strengthening the security of the nation’s freight and passenger rail systems and reducing the risk associated with the transportation of security-sensitive materials.
“By striking a sensible balance of security guidelines with certain regulatory requirements, we’re enabling [...]

October 15, 2008

Click here to read the EU-US Agreement on Air Cargo Security.
Click here to read how TSA’s canine program enhances air cargo security.
Four full months before its first Congressional deadline, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is currently screening all cargo on narrow body, passenger carrying aircraft. Narrow bodies, like the Boeing 737s, [...]

November 10, 2008
Media Contact:
TSA Public Affairs (571) 227-2829
WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced the expansion of its popular family lane concept to every security checkpoint in America. This expansion comes weeks before the busy Thanksgiving travel season and will be complete by Thursday, Nov. 20.
The lanes, part of TSA’s Diamond Self-Select program [...]

November 07, 2008
Media Contact:
TSA Public Affairs
571-227-2829
INDIANAPOLIS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today unveiled the security checkpoints at the new Indianapolis International Airport. The checkpoints blend advanced technology features and passenger-calming checkpoint elements.
The new checkpoints include millimeter wave technology that enables TSA officers, in a matter of seconds, to detect weapons, explosives and other [...]

November 6, 2008
Media Contact: Jon Allen
404-460-2282
NEW ORLEANS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named Larry Austin as the federal security director for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Austin comes to TSA after a 30-year career with the Florida Highway Patrol.
“Larry’s hands-on experience in law enforcement and his demonstrated ability to lead will be [...]