A shoutout to our teams across the country from this little traveler. Penelope wanted to let everybody know how thankful she is for TSA’s hard work keeping planes safe & the sky happy!
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*SEATBELT SIGN ON* Yep, it’s the official TSA account! Buckle up, because securing your travel is, well, kind of our thing! 😉 Our breaking news and travel tips will help you breeze through security. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the 300-character ride. ✈️
If you’re wondering “is this weird to pack?” just remember that enough people travel with live lobsters that it had to be added to our website.
Nobody said you couldn’t bring a hammock to the airport. To reduce tension, or to avoid having a falling out with the airport, check with them about where you can and can’t hang your napping apparatus.
“It’s not on your website” Oh, ok... apologies, we didn’t realize you were going to bring part of a FIRE HYDRANT to the airport.
Looking to take flight with your favorite type of potato? Whether it’s a pug-tato, a sweet potato, or a tater tot hotdish, don’t hesitate to carry it on. We don’t think that oversized potato is flying anywhere anytime soon.
The entire TSA family sends our condolences to the loved ones of John F. Nichols, a 24-year-veteran of the Federal Air Marshal Service. We are eternally grateful for his service. Please join us in prayer for Senior Federal Air Marshal Nichols, his family, and friends.
ALERT: Holiday travel was high over the weekend - TSA screened more than 11.4 million individuals from Thurs-Sun, or an average 2.85M/day. If you’re traveling this summer, arrive early, visit tsa.gov for news + info, & text @AskTSA (275-872) with any travel questions.
If you’re visiting for a very large sporting event & you happen to discover RANCH while you’re here… pls pack it in your CHECKED BAG on the way home. Thank you.
Traveling to the U.S. for FIFA World Cup 2026? Learn about U.S. airport security procedures by visiting tsa.gov or sending a text to AskTSA at 275-872.
PRESS RELEASE: The world’s largest soccer tournament kicks off on Thursday, and TSA is proud to play a central role in ensuring the safety and security of millions of travelers for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Full story: www.tsa.gov/news/press/r...
yeah soooo your carry-on wasn’t actually made for *checks notes* 4 bottles of ranch & a taser
TSA Officers at Sacramento International Airport stopped a traveler who attempted to bring an explosive through the checkpoint. They caught: 🔹explosive device 🔹torch lighter 🔹knife + scissors 🔹zip ties Keeping dangerous items off aircraft & protecting travelers is our mission.
Not quite what we meant when we said you can bring a rotisserie chicken but close enough...
No ordinary pit stop. 14 of our K9s from 10 different cities, along with other federal and local partners helped secure the Indianapolis 500 this past weekend. The teams shifted gears, K9s lapped water on their breaks, but everyone kept safety at the top of the pole!
You only have until the end of May to get our “not so senior discount.” Travelers 30 & under can take $20 off.
It’s ok if you’re a procrastipacker, but please stop procrastipacking bear spray.
In an effort to avoid unexpected airport meet & greets please verify your cat’s location is not inside your suitcase before zipping it. Thanks.
Paging the passenger that forgot a backpack, 2 laptops, and a pan of lasagna… please return to the security checkpoint to claim your forgotten items.
You haven’t heard? There’s a TSA PreCheck promo for travelers 30 & under! Click the link to save 20 bucks today: www.tsa.gov/precheck/tak...
This is a pointed reminder: knives and blades, even those hidden in a hairbrush or comb, belong in a checked bag. We have too many people continuing to brush aside this information! t.co/Duiz1RExzL
Yes, that’s a LIVE cracked 30 mm round discovered in a checked bag at Palm Springs International Airport in February 2026. Items like this simply do NOT belong at an airport.
K9 Kayra last day! She started her career at ATL but has since sniffed countless suitcases & deep dishes at ORD. In retirement, she’ll finally sniff out who has the best pizza in Chicago.
We’re 49 days out from FIFAWorldCup! Team TSA will be ready to keep the fans safe from flight to final match. We’ll assist with local, state, and federal partners with one goal in mind, to keep everyone singing Olé, Olé, Olé!
You can’t place a machete in your carry-on bag and tell us, “I forgot it was in there.” If you have a need to know what can or can’t go, maybe it’s time you reach out to AskTSA. Find their sharp replies 24/7 by texting “POINTS” to 275-872.
Roses are red, violets are gray, NO your knives can’t go in a carry-on bouquet…
TSA hosted a paw-ress conference to discuss how these good lookin’ pups are helping to keep the public safe & secure leading up to & after Super Bowl LX. TSA has also prepared for a rush of people at the airports on Monday after the big game! Read more ⬇️
Su-paw-stars flying to the Super Bowl. More than 60+ TSA K9 teams have touched down in “The City” to help sniff out trouble at the big game!
