Delta Airline Pilot Leaves A Handgun In The Cockpit Of A Jet
Pilots are issued handguns and are deputized after receiving special training from the Transportation Security Administration.
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Some States Defy U.S. Rules Denying Unemployment To Unpaid Federal Workers
The Department of Labor says that 450,000 "essential" employees are not eligible for the benefits. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among those saying "we're gonna do it, and shame on them."
Government Calls Back Furloughed Aviation Workers, But Gaps Will Remain
From inspecting planes to controlling air traffic, the federal government touches every aspect of air travel. Now a lot of that work isn't getting done because of the government shutdown.
Wait Times Normal At Most Airports, TSA Says, As More Agents Call Out Sick
Government workers, including TSA agents, missed their first paycheck of the year last Friday, as a result of the country's longest partial government shutdown.
TSA's 'Quiet Skies' Program Tracks, Observes Travelers In The Air
Some U.S. citizens have been trailed during their flights by undercover air marshals who take detailed notes on their behavior. The program was first reported on by The Boston Globe.
Backyard Vacations Are So 2009. Summer '16 Air Travel Expected To Set Record
The airline industry predicts it will see a 4 percent increase in passengers between June 1 and Aug. 31. The travel rush is contributing to the long waits at airport security checkpoints.
Officials Consider How U.S. Airports Could Stop A Brussels-Style Attack
Authorities around the world are boosting security at airports and train stations after the suicide-bombings in Belgium. One option, used in other countries, is screening passengers at the front door.
Body Scanners And Explosives: TSA Starts Academy For Screeners
After reports last year showed that auditors had easily smuggled fake explosives through security checkpoints, TSA has stepped up training for new hires.
Head Of TSA Reassigned After Tests Reveal Security Failures
According to ABC News, covert tests found that Transportation Security Administration agents at airports failed to detect prohibited items 95 percent of the time.
Police: Suspect In New Orleans Airport Attack Was Armed With Molotov Cocktails
A former taxi driver attacked two TSA agents with wasp spray and a large blade before a sheriff's deputy shot him three times, authorities say. Police say the man has since died, the AP reports.