@TSA

This is the official X account of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

 Washington, DC
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Joined November 2011
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The checkpoint isn’t the place to lose your cool. Interfering with screening, threatening officers, or disruptive behavior can have serious consequences. TSA and @FAANews each play a critical role in keeping you safe. Respect the process and the people protecting you.
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Some things should stay a mystery. Airport security rules aren’t one of them. Wondering what can fly in your carry-on? Not sure what to expect at the checkpoint? Slide into @AskTSA’s DMs. We’re literally here to help.
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You can’t pet the dogs… but you CAN be a doggy decoy! YAAAAAY! 🐕🔗 below!
Passenger walking past the dog at the airport

ALT Passenger walking past the dog at the airport

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Find an airport near you! tsa.gov/canine-decoy-program

Canine Decoy Program | Transportation Security Administration

Canine Decoy Program

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From hiring, to TSA PreCheck, to random travel questions…
Billboard that says if only there was a way to ask TSA about packing 12 oranges, 3 doorknobs, ice skates, and a lizard BEFORE the airport... AskTSA text \"travel\" to 275-872

ALT Billboard that says if only there was a way to ask TSA about packing 12 oranges, 3 doorknobs, ice skates, and a lizard BEFORE the airport... AskTSA text \"travel\" to 275-872

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@AskTSA is here to help with all of it! Just text the word “TRAVEL” to AskTSA (275-872) to get started!
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It’s Reptile Awareness Day! Our officers have found reptiles in weird places, from turtles in undergarments to lizards in coolers, and snakes in bags and even someone’s pants! The humane thing to do is check your airline’s rules before traveling with any animal. Don’t hide them!
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A TSO at DJT Airport in Florida stepped up when an airport employee got trapped in an elevator, prying open the doors and alerting airport operations. Proud to have him on our team! Full story: tsa.gov/about/employee-stori…
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Droning on about it… because flying a drone in a no drone zone near an airport could quite literally cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars and time in a federal prison!
Overhead view of an airport with NO DRONE ZONE messaging.

ALT Overhead view of an airport with NO DRONE ZONE messaging.

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Where can you fly? The @FAANews has more on that here: faa.gov/uas/getting_started/…

Where Can I Fly?

Anyone flying a drone is responsible for flying within FAA guidelines and regulations. That means it is up to you as a drone pilot to know the Rules of the Sky, and where it is and is not safe to...

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We don’t care if you bring a whole rotisserie chicken or even the full family size 11 herbs & spices bucket… but please check with your airline before bringing your actively clucking feathered lawn dinosaur.
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TSA CARES...
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... offers help for caregivers and passengers with disabilities or medical needs. Request a Passenger Support Specialist 72 hrs in advance by calling 855-787-2227.
TSA officer handing a TSA Cares contact card out: Request a Passenger Support Specialist 72 hrs in advance by calling 855-787-2227.

ALT TSA officer handing a TSA Cares contact card out: Request a Passenger Support Specialist 72 hrs in advance by calling 855-787-2227.

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Kentucky brings Southern Charm & the fastest two minutes in sports. We bring speed & efficiency to the checkpoint. Today, we’re celebrating the Bluegrass State & our teams keeping travelers moving & bags screened. Which airport do you think this is?
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Foiled again, this time by our officers at San Diego Airport… Let’s just say it’s NEVER a sharp idea to hide or even pack a knife of any size in your carry-on. If you’ve got any tin foil travel theories that need to be checked, text our team @AskTSA (275-872).
A knife placed in tin foil and placed under the lining of a carry-on bag at SAN Airport.

ALT A knife placed in tin foil and placed under the lining of a carry-on bag at SAN Airport.

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One less thing to stress about on travel day? Knowing your ID is good to go. Check our list of acceptable forms of ID before heading to the airport. tsa.gov/travel/security-scre…

Acceptable Identification at the TSA Checkpoint | Transportation Security Administration

The TSA Identification Requirements page outlines acceptable forms of ID for travelers at airport security checkpoints.

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From bomb sniffing cats to candy security canines, it’s a busy month for pets… it’s cool with us if your fuzzy friend flies but please verify with your airline that your highly trained security professional has the proper credentials needed for flight clearance.
Left: A pug wearing a candy security costume\nRight: A cat wearing a bomb vest

ALT Left: A pug wearing a candy security costume\nRight: A cat wearing a bomb vest

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A clear warning on flying drones in restricted airspace. According to a DOJ indictment, Pujan Gajjar did it twice over an active runway, now he faces up to 8 years in federal prison. Endanger others by flying your drone in restricted airspace, and you will be found and charged.
US Attorney Ryan Raybould
@USAttyRaybouldOct 9
“Unauthorized drone incursions into protected airport airspace jeopardizes aircraft and endangers pilots, passengers and the entire community. This office will continue working with our law enforcement partners to ensure the safety of our airspace.” @FBIDallas @DFWAirport @DallasLoveField @FAANews @TSA @SeanDuffyWI @USDOT justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/dal…

Dallas man indicted for flying drone into protected airspace

On Sept. 16, a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment against Pujan Prashantkumar Gajjar, 24, on offenses related to the unauthorized operation of an unmanned aircraft in protected...

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Are you flying somewhere soon? It’s important to remember that everyone has to a role to play at the airport & beyond. Whether you're flying to the beach, a big city, or any upcoming events, if you see something, say something. Learn more: dhs.gov/see-something-say-so…
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Your group chat is NOT TSA. Stop guessing what you can bring and @AskTSA before security turns your favorite item into a core memory.
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