.TSA officers at BWI Marshall Airport intercepted this switchblade at a security checkpoint among a traveler's carry-on items yesterday. Your take-away: Pack knives in checked bags, not carry-on bags.

A man carried this very looooong machete to a TSA security checkpoint at John F. Kennedy Airport yesterday. He did not leave the checkpoint with it. Lesson learned: Don't bring a machete to an airport checkpoint.

When TSA passenger screening canine Szonja 'hits' on a device during training, she gets rewarded with some play time with her TSA handler at Reagan Airport. Szonja's favorite toy is a ball on a rope.

Here’s some all-season travel knowledge. You can bring an empty reusable water bottle in your carry-on bag. Most airports have a filling station, so just fill up before boarding! #EarthDay #EmptyWaterBottle #PackSmart

The longest passenger screening TSA K9 at Reagan National Airport is retiring today. 8 year-old Messi, an explosives detection dog worked his last shift while we were on the air. And we spoke to his supervisor about the vital job these canine play at our local airports. 7News DC

.TSA passenger screening canine Messi alerts on his last bag before retiring. And then he is showered with dozens of his favorite toys as his retirement celebration kicks off at Reagan Airport this morning.

.TSA canine Messi is busy screening passengers this morning at Reagan Airport on his last day of work before he retires. Then there is a surprise retirement party for him at the end of his shift. (Shhh, it’s a secret.)

.TSA explosives detection canine Messi is on his last run this morning at Reagan Airport. He is retiring after his shift today. He started screening passengers this morning at 5:30 am. Tomorrow he can sleep in!

This heavy part to a trailer hitch was brought to TSA JMAA. If it can act as a bludgeon it’s a no go and part of #ProhibitedItemsWeek .

This wasn’t a step in the right direction, cane you believe someone tried sneaking this through Newark Liberty International Airport? Swords are not allowed to fly. Check all items before flying, prevent any unwanted delays. Know what you can pack, check out: tsa.gov/travel/securit…
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Boarding pass? ✔️ ID? ✔️ Antique gun? Hold up! That needs special attention. Before flying, pack it in a locked, hard-sided case, don't forget to declare with your airline for a smooth experience. For a complete #firearm guide visit: tsa.gov/travel/transpo…
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National Puppy Day might have been last week, but this is a great story no matter the day. I encourage you to read about #TeamTSA & their partnership with Guide Dog Foundation & America's VetDogs as 24 puppies went through TSA screening for the 1st time.
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A replica magazine, and mine walk up to a checkpoint at Boston Logan International Airport. Sounds like the setup for a joke, right? Not quite! Replica magazines go in checked bags, and, Mr. Mine, stay home. Questions? Our 'What Can I Bring Tool' can help: tsa.gov/travel/securit…
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It's #ProhibitedItemsWeek ! All week we'll be sharing items you’re not allowed to pack and the dos and don'ts of packing for travel. Don’t Miss Out!

.TSA officers at PHLAirport detected these two realistic replica guns in traveler's bags during the weekend. These items slowed down the checkpoint lanes for everyone else. Replica guns may make you think you're cool, but you would be oh so wrong. These are uncool dudes.🙄

TSA operations for #Masters2024 are in “full swing” ⛳️ at AGS_Augusta Airport. The airport could see record-breaking volume today through Monday, and passengers are urged to arrive at least at least two hours before departure time.

.TSA offers travel tips for anyone carrying a weapon twinstates.news/homepage/tsa-o… via Twin States News

When a passenger realized she lost her diamond engagement ring, she asked LaGuardia Airport: Rated Best Airport in its Class Officers Johnson & McGonigle to help. They went above & beyond to find and return the passenger’s ring.

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Let's get down to brass tacks. Brass instruments are allowed on planes--a French horn, trumpet, trombone, even a tuba). However, brass knuckles (or any that are not brass) are not permitted on planes meaning not through a TSA security checkpoint. Please make a note of it.

.TSA officers screened two dozen guide dogs in training at Reagan Airport recently.

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