What r/tsa is talking about this week

I have a medical device that requires a pat down every time I go through security checks. I travel a lot, and I've noticed that most places have a shortage of female assists who are qualified to...

I run a lost and found software company, so I see a lot of what gets left behind at security. Most of it isn't lost on the plane or at the gate. It's left in the bin, because the security line is...

I have Tourette's syndrome, and one of my biggest nightmares with it is going off in a security line with completely off the wall untrue things. While I usually don't get situational tics like...

When an airline requires people to gate-check carry-ons, what happens if someone doesn’t have a personal item, or their personal item doesn’t have enough room for everything that needs to stay in...

Having a problem with a certain airport not taking our passport cards when we opt out of facial recognition scans. They even at one point tried to tell us we had to pay for the 'additional...

Yesterday, I applied for a Gateside pass to use today. I was instantly approved. Today I decided to log into the dashboard before I left and the pass is nowhere to be found. I then tried to apply...

I make jewelry and have a set of Knipex pliers. They are less than 7" and I've never had issues bringing them with me and working on the plane. The agent said technically I'm not allowed to bring...

I frequently bring home international liquor when I travel, and have never had a problem getting it through US connections - provided it is in small, clear bottles, and remains in the sealed...

I’m flying home to see family for Christmas and am pregnant, and will be at 4 months. After nothing but miscarriages, I’m being really cautious. Can I request not to go through the body scanner?...

Just wondering if I can bring a meat thermometer. This is what it looks like