Some travelers arrive at the airport with a passport and a plane ticket; others arrive with turtles, ammunition or “training aids” that look like bombs. The TSA’s 2025 Unusual Findings Rankings are a crash course in human imagination, and the limits of security personnel’s patience
From February 1, 2026, US residents without a "REAL ID" will be required to pay $45 in advance and use an alternative identity verification system, subject to additional screening and possible delays: "TSA strongly encourages you check this list again before traveling, so you do not arrive at the airport without acceptable ID"
The US Transportation Security Administration wrapped up one of the busiest holidays in its history with approximately 18 million passengers passing through airports in 6 days; one day broke the all-time record
Starting Feb 2026, passengers without REAL ID can pay $45 to verify their identity at security checkpoints using TSA Confirm.ID; the fee will cover a 10-day travel period and will be available at select airports
It starts today: for a week, from November 25 to December 2, millions of passengers are expected to pass through US airports. On peak day, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, 3 million passengers will fly in one day
The 249th Independence Day generates airport congestion. TSA predicts: 'Busiest holiday ever'. How many travelers will pass through today?
