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Feds Delay Policy To Allow Small Knives On Planes

A new policy allowing passengers to carry small knives on planes was put on hold by federal officials on Monday.

2013/04/22

Congressman Steps Up Pressure Against Knives On Planes

Markey cites opposition from flight attendants, pilots and federal law enforcement officers. The Malden Democrat was joined by representatives of flight attendants and pilot unions.

2013/03/12

CBS 11 Investigates: Airports Will Remove Controversial Body Scanners

Following a CBS 11 Investigation, the Transportation Security Administration is getting rid of those full-body scanning machines that have caused so much controversy.

CBS 11–2013/01/18

TSA Apologizes To 11-Year-Old Girl Detained At Airport

The TSA has apologized to an 11-year-old girl who was detained for nearly an hour last week at DFW International Airport after agents said they found explosive residue on her hands.

2012/12/17

TSA Detains ‘Explosive-Laced’ Girl In Wheelchair

A 12-year-old girl who suffers from a bone disorder and uses a wheelchair was detained for nearly an hour at DFW International Airport after TSA agents said they found explosive residue on her hands.

2012/12/14

Dallas Love Field Changes And Holiday Planning Tips

If you’re traveling in or out of Dallas Love Field Airport this holiday season, pay close attention to the signs. The terminal entrances are different, and the parking situation has changed.

2012/11/19

A man uses an iris recognition scanner. (credit: Ian Waldie/Getty Images)

Iris Scan = Shorter Wait In Airport Security Line

It sounds like something out of the Tom Cruise movie Minority Report, but if you’re willing to pay a fee and get your iris scanned, you can jump to the front of the security line at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

2012/07/30

Republican presidential candidate, U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, speaks to supporters at his primary night campaign rally on January 10, 2012 in Manchester, New Hampshire. (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

Ron & Rand Paul Hold Joint Tea Party Rally

Ron Paul told thousands of supporters in his home state Sunday that they “have infiltrated the Republican Party” in the name of liberty.

2012/05/06

An image of a handgun inside a briefcase is displayed on the screen of an x-ray machine. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Love Field Breaks Carryon Handgun Violation Record

A new record set at Dallas Love Field Airport has the facility’s Federal Security Director concerned. Director Amy Williams said in April alone agents have found six handguns in carryon bags, at TSA checkpoints.

2012/04/27

Local Passengers Left More Than $17K At TSA Checkpoints

How many of you have forgotten to get your spare change out of the dish after going through airport security? Apparently, a lot!

2012/04/23

Customers check out the new Apple iPad 2. (credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

DFW Airport Police Use GPS To Battle Theft

DFW Airport police have used GPS technology to trace stolen iPads, cell phones and other devices to a TSA employee and a third-party company staffter who cleans airplanes after they land.

2012/02/27