Carry-On Luggage Rules: What Is (and Isn’t) Allowed on a Plane
Knowing in advance some important TSA carry-on rules will help you speed through airport security
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Throw Out Your Boarding Pass
Be careful where you leave that printout
Here’s What Your Passport Color Really Means
There's a significant reason behind the four standard colors found on passports—but there are some unusual shades, too.
15 Items Over the TSA Liquid Limit Allowed Through Security
Finally, some good aviation news! Find out about these little-known loopholes in the TSA liquid limit rule.
What Do Airport Body Scanners Really See?
Sure, airport body scanners are looking for threats, but here’s what else these security devices might reveal in the process
What to Do Before Flying, According to Travel Experts
Smart travelers always do a few key things before a big trip. We asked frequent fliers what to do before...
The 13 Strangest Things Allowed Through Airport Security
The Transportation Security Administration's "What Can I Bring?" list has a few weird items on it that make you wonder...
I Was a TSA Agent for 2 Years—and This Is Why You’re Getting Stopped at Security
There are so many rumors swirling around the TSA: Did they flag me because they wanted to do the full-body...
This Is What a TSA Agent First Notices About You
While it's nice to be noticed, this isn't the kind of attention you want. Here's what to avoid if you...
16 Items Banned by the TSA’s Checked-Bag Restrictions
Let's face it: Nobody wants a TSA agent rifling through their bags. So, we're sharing the top checked bag restrictions...
What REALLY Happens to Those Airplane Blankets and Pillows?
Here's what a flight attendant and a microbiologist have to say about the (kinda gross) truth behind in-flight bedding—and how...
What Does the TSA Do with Confiscated Items?
What does TSA do with confiscated items after they're handed over? Here's what the government agency says about your prohibited...
13 Things That Totally Annoy TSA Agents—and What to Do Instead
Wish you could get through the airport security line faster and easier? You can, and here’s how to do it.
Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: Which Prescreen Will Get You Through Airport Security the Fastest?
Speed through the airport’s bureaucratic mazes with Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or one of the other security prescreens you...
10 Ways to Pack Lighter When You Travel
Tighter security and hefty baggage fees at the airport mean travelers are packing lighter. Here's how to lighten your load.
This Is the Secret to Bringing Water Through Airport Security (Yes, It’s Possible!)
There's a clever trick to bypassing the TSA's 3-1-1 rule—and it's totally aboveboard
