Airport security News

Man who was tossed in jail over a jar of peanut butter, sues TSA

An Arizona man who spent 25 hours in jail after making a wisecrack about his jar of peanut butter while going through airport security, is suing the TSA. Fifty-year-old Frank Hannibal is seeking $5 million in damages and this time isn't fooling.

In the Media by Marcus Hondro - 6 comments

Egyptian ambassador slaps police officer at Larnaca airport

Larnaca - The moment was caught on CCTV as the Egyptian Ambassador to Cyprus slapped a police officer at Larnaca Airport, Cyprus, due to verbal and physical humiliation by airport security.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 1 comment

Disabled 12 year old girl in wheelchair detained at Texas airport

Dallas - The disabled girl was detained at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport for nearly an hour after TSA agents claimed to have found explosive residue on her hands.

In the Media by Ken Hanly - 6 comments

Showdown with TSA set for 'Opt Out and Film Week' November 19-26 Special

The National Opt Out and Film Week, a new campaign designed to expose the abusive policies of the TSA, is set to launch during Thanksgiving, one of the busiest travel times of the year -- and the TSA might not be able to stop it.

Digital Journal Report by Elliott Freeman - 7 comments

Poll: 30% of Americans would submit to TSA body cavity searches

According to a new scientific poll by Harris Interactive, almost a third of Americans would submit to a body cavity search by the TSA in order to fly.

In the Media by Elliott Freeman - 25 comments

TSA agents caught performing security checks at Romney event

Van Meter - In what appears to be a growing trend, TSA agents were seen conducting screenings at an Iowa campaign event for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Tuesday.

In the Media by Elliott Freeman - 2 comments

TSA screener accused of intentionally slapping flier's testicles

A frequent flier is speaking out about an incident in which a TSA agent allegedly slapped his testicles as punishment for opting out of the naked body scanner at a Nevada airport.

In the Media by Elliott Freeman - 6 comments

Flight attendant's gun discharged at airport security checkpoint

Philadelphia - Over the weekend a flight attendant's gun discharged at a Philadelphia Airport security check. The gun, which had been in the attendant's carry-on bag, was found as the individual was going through security prior to working a flight to Denver.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 3 comments

TSA agents swarm Ron Paul's plane, demand explosives check

Clearwater - A group of TSA agents attempted to stop Texas Congressman Ron Paul and his family from boarding their private plane at a small airport in Clearwater, Florida on Tuesday, insisting that they submit to an extensive screening and bomb check before flying.

In the Media by Elliott Freeman - 17 comments