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Displaying all articles tagged:
Airport Security
unfriendly skies
June 2, 2015
After Failing 95 Percent of Airport Security Tests, TSA Gets a New Director
In 67 out of 70 tests, undercover agents were able to get weapons and fake bombs past screeners.
By
Margaret Hartmann
Dec. 17, 2013
Watch a Polish Airport Security Worker Catch a Falling Baby
It’s way more impressive than it sounds, honest.
By
Dan Amira
airport security
June 5, 2013
TSA: Never Mind About the Small Knives
Still banned from planes.
By
Joe Coscarelli
airport security
Mar. 22, 2013
Should Very Small Knives Be Allowed on Airplanes?
The TSA says yes; Congress and flight attendants say no.
By
Joe Coscarelli
airport security
Mar. 10, 2013
Chuck Schumer Wants to Keep Airplanes Completely Knife-Free
The senator called on the TSA to reverse its new guidelines.
By
Caroline Bankoff
airport security
Mar. 5, 2013
TSA to Allow Wiffle Ball Bats, Pool Cues, Tiny Knives
Still no liquids.
By
Joe Coscarelli
airport security
Jan. 18, 2013
Airport Scanners Will No Longer Reveal Lumpy American Flesh
The naked X-ray machines are being removed.
By
Joe Coscarelli
airport security
Dec. 19, 2012
JFK Workers’ Gift to You: No Holiday Strike
But no promises for stress-free travel in 2013.
By
Margaret Hartmann
airport security
Dec. 13, 2012
Security Guards at JFK Airport to Strike for the Holidays
Great.
By
Joe Coscarelli
airport security
Sept. 27, 2012
Paperweight Causes Grenade Scare at JFK
Maybe leave that paperweight at home next time?
By
Joe Coscarelli
airport security
Sept. 27, 2012
Planes at JFK Just Get a Quick Once-Over, According to Security Workers
Comforting.
By
Joe Coscarelli
crimes and misdemeanors
Aug. 13, 2012
Jet Skier Enjoys Peaceful Walk Across JFK Runways
In the battle of man vs. security system, man wins.
By
Adam K. Raymond
tsa overkill
Apr. 28, 2012
Newark Airport Evacuated Over Baby Security Breach
Never trust a baby.
By
Andre Tartar
airport security
Jan. 31, 2012
TSA Left ‘Potential Pipe Bombs’ Sitting Around for Six Hours
No one seemed very concerned at the time.
By
Joe Coscarelli
air travel
Sept. 6, 2011
Janet Napolitano: Pretty Soon You Should Be Able to Leave Your Shoes on Through Airport Security
Remember dignity?
By
Chris Rovzar
simply stunning
July 11, 2011
Flying Into Newark Will Leave You Just Stunned!
Coulda been literally.
By
Noreen Malone
the worst form of travel
May 3, 2011
JFK Barely Concerned by Guy Who Claimed to Have a Bomb
He also claimed to be Osama bin Laden.
By
Dan Amira
scary things
Dec. 18, 2010
Man Accidentally Brings Loaded Gun on Flight, Which Apparently Happens Often
All the time, in fact. Literally, every time someone tries, according to some studies.
By
Mike Vilensky
hands across america
Nov. 24, 2010
Happy National Opt-Out Day, Thanksgiving Travelers!
“Families should sit around the dinner table, eating turkey, talking about their experience.”
By
Nitasha Tiku
airplanes
Nov. 24, 2010
Law Enforcement Officer Forgot to Take His Loaded Gun Magazine With Him When He Left the Airplane
A young kid found it on the next flight, though.
By
Mike Vilensky
don’t scan me bro!
Nov. 21, 2010
The TSA Has Heard Your Cry, and the Groping Might Cease
“Airport screening procedures will be adapted as conditions warrant.”
By
Mike Vilensky
don’t scan me bro!
Nov. 21, 2010
Obama: TSA’s Nude Screening a Necessary Inconvenience
Though the president has not actually experienced it.
By
Mike Vilensky
airport security
Nov. 16, 2010
100 Images From the Controversial TSA Body Scans
Flesh and bone, in all its low-res glory.
By
Nitasha Tiku
terror plots
Aug. 30, 2010
Two Men On Chicago-To-Amsterdam Flight Arrested For ‘Preparing’ Terror Attack
One of them made it through airport security with a box cutter, knives and $7,000 in cash.
By
Josh Duboff
public service announcements
Aug. 6, 2010
JFK, Newark, and La Guardia to Get Full Body Scanners Next Month
This is your final warning.
By
Chris Rovzar
full body scans
July 21, 2010
Full-Body Scans Finally Coming to New York
Time to hit the gym!
By
Josh Duboff
public service announcements
May 7, 2010
If You Have a Small Penis, Beware Those Full-Body Scanners
One man’s tale of woe.
By
Dan Amira
important debates
Feb. 9, 2010
Airport Security Officials Caught in Most Obvious Lie Ever
Those full-body scanners DO record images!
By
Chris Rovzar
puppies!!!!!!
Jan. 29, 2010
Airport Workers Do Something Awesome for a Change
Like saving puppies!
By
Dan Amira
airport security
Jan. 24, 2010
TSA Worker Plants Bag of White Powder on Student as a ‘Prank’
TSA worker seems to think he’s in a sitcom about TSA workers.
By
Lindsay Robertson
terrorism
Jan. 24, 2010
Bin Laden Claims Responsibility for Foiled Christmas Day Attack
Bin Laden releases a new audio message.
By
Lindsay Robertson
airport security
Jan. 17, 2010
Man Breaches Security at JFK
It happened again.
By
Lindsay Robertson
airport security
Jan. 9, 2010
Rutgers Student Arrested for Newark Security Breach; Was ‘Very Excited to Have a Real Woman’
It really is just like a romantic comedy!
By
Lindsay Robertson
cajuns who rage
Jan. 8, 2010
James Carville Does Not Fear Penis Measurements
The Democratic strategist will make sacrifices for airport security.
By
Dan Amira
airport security
Jan. 7, 2010
Was the Newark Airport Trespasser a Character From a Romantic Comedy?
According to a source, security footage shows a heartbroken man chasing after a departing woman on the day that the airport was shut down.
By
Chris Rovzar
terror scares
Jan. 6, 2010
Cameras Weren’t Saving Footage in Newark Airport Breach
That’s why thousands of people had to evacuate for hours.
By
Chris Rovzar
overreactions
Jan. 5, 2010
Joan Rivers, a.k.a. Joan Rosenberg, a.k.a. Potential Terrorist
Joan Rivers is deemed a suspicious character by airport security.
By
Dan Amira