Today we recognize Gold Star Mothers and Families for their sacrifice, strength, and love. In support we offer FREE TSA PreCheck enrollment & renewal. Learn more here: www.tsa.gov/precheck/mil...

Not a doctor but the sharp pain in your foot might go away if you try not hiding a knife in your shoe as you walk through security???

Whoever left this behind... Next time, please do a "wallet, keys, phone, quesadilla" check before leaving security. Thank you.

Passengers now that shoes can stay on:

*opens email* “Rocket launcher discovered by TSA in a checked bag” Omg please make it stop we are literally begging…

“Silence is golden” does not apply at the airport omg plz if you see something say something

“I didn’t know it was in there” Oh, ok so the knife just wrapped itself in tinfoil then…

We are once again asking people to stop bringing propane to the airport…

9/11/2001 8:30 P.M. U.S. President Addresses the Nation from the White House-

9/11/2001 5:20 P.M. New York After burning for hours from the fires and damage of the nearby Twin Towers, 7 World Trade Center also collapses.

9/11/2001 10:28 A.M. New York The North Tower of the World Trade Center collapses.

9/11/2001 10:15 A.M. Virginia The damaged section of the west-facing outer ring known as the Pentagon E Ring collapses.

9/11/2001 10:03 A.M. Pennsylvania United Airlines Flight 93 crashes into a field near the town of Shanksville, PA.

9/11/2001 9:59 A.M. New York The South Tower of the World Trade Center collapses.

9/11/2001 9:42 A.M. The Federal Aviation Administration grounds all flights and orders all civilian planes in U.S. airspace to land.

9/11/2001 9:37 A.M. Virginia American Airlines Flight 77 crashes into the Pentagon.

9/11/2001 9:03 A.M. New York United Airlines Flight 175 crashes into the South Tower of the World Trade Center.

9/11/2001 8:46 A.M. New York American Airlines Flight 11 crashes into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Where were you on September 11th, 2001? Today, we’re sharing the timeline of these tragic events as they happened 24 years ago as a reminder, because as a nation we promised to #NeverForget.

Remember last month when we asked you not to show up to Newark airport with a bag full of fake IDs? Obviously not because here we are again…

Idk who started the rumor electric toothbrushes are prohibited but omg plz pack your toothbrush

BARKING NEWS: We take our National Dog Day duty very seriously so please *insert dramatic drumroll here* put your paws together for the WINNER of TSA's Cutest Canine Contest 2025 STEELER!!!!!

NEWS ALERT: TSA projects 17.4M individuals will travel this Labor Day holiday weekend from Thurs (8/28) through Wed (9/3). The highest volume day will be Friday with nearly 3M travelers expected to take to the skies. Have questions? Text "Travel" to AskTSA (275-872).

Quick clarification for the person in New York who brought “pill bottles filled with tequila” shoved down their pants… That is both the incorrect way to travel with pill bottles and tequila. Hope this helps.

These sniffer pups work hard year round but they’re getting a little extra attention this week! Don’t forget to vote for TSA’s cutest canine contest on TSA’s Facebook and Instagram stories. You can also vote on our poll on X.

To the person who showed up at Newark airport with 34 fake IDs… will the real Slim Shady please stand up???

If you’re wondering why someone brought 2 hams, a lizard, a Game Boy, and 7 jars of alfredo sauce to the airport… that makes two of us plz step aside we have questions

We heard a rumor that since it's #NationalWorkLikeADog day, the TSA K9 handlers are supposed to give out extra treats. We can't say who started it for sure, but we have our suspicions...

When we said “if you see something, say something” we meant verbally out loud to an actual person… not a photo texted to your group chat

Airport BOGO? You got that right! TSA PreCheck is offering a Buy One Get One 15 dollars off deal! Family members can sign up together and get a discount. Click here to find out how: www.tsa.gov/precheck/fam...

Paging the passenger who forgot literally their entire tray of items at security, your labubu is looking at us weird plz come get it immediately. Thank you.

We’re back with another desperate plea to stop hiding animals in weird places on your body before airport security. K, thanks.

Please take your shoes off and place them in the… no wait actually you can keep those on now.

ATTENTION: SHOES ON. THANK YOU.

NEWS: DHS to End ‘Shoes-Off’ Travel Policy More details: www.tsa.gov/news/press/r...

Passenger with pew-pew in their carry-on bag: “But I have a license to carry” Us: NOT AROUND HERE PARTNER, NOT AROUND HERE.

NEWS: Announcing New TSA PreCheck® “Serve with Honor, Travel with Ease” Benefits for the Military and Uniformed Service Community Free for Gold Star families, discounted for military spouses & expedited lanes for service members. Details: www.tsa.gov/news/press/r...

“Is there anything you can’t see on the x-ray?” Yeah… we actually can’t see why you thought bringing fireworks to the airport was a good idea?

We tried to come up with the airport version of “lefty loosey righty tighty” but “checky chuggy drinky winky” sounds weird so plz just remember to drink your water before security, ok?

NEWS: Last week was pretty busy for TSA, including two new Top 10 days. Six of the Top 10 travel days EVER have now occurred in 2025. Remember, if you’re traveling this week, be sure to arrive at your airport early and don’t forget to #PackSmart.

Airports are stressful but please remember when it comes to fight or flight we prefer the latter, thank you.

If you see something say something means like unattended bag suspicious not llama on E concourse suspicious

NEWS: TSA expects over 18.5 million people to travel by air over busy Fourth of July holiday. Full story: www.tsa.gov/news/press/r...

National Take Your Dog To Work Day is actually everyday at TSA (we’re hiring)

Plz stop sending your pets through the x-ray ok Catnip Everdeen deserves better than that

Idk who needs to hear this but if you have nausea heartburn indigestion upset stomach diarrhea… you actually can bring liquid medication through security.

If you’re not going to get Dad TSA PreCheck for Father’s Day then plz at least get him some socks without holes in them

“No way someone would leave that behind at the airport” Ok but one time there was literally an entire toilet in the lost and found so we promise you they would…

Go big or go home does not apply at the checkpoint… go small (specifically 3.4 oz or less)

This isn’t airport top chef plz stop bringing actual stoves in your suitcase…