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Forgot Your REAL ID? TSA's New $45 Fee May Cause Delays or Grounding

TSA confirms a new $45 fee from 1 February for travellers without REAL ID, which could lead to delays, stress, and missed flights at airports.

International Business Times UK · Jan 16

‘Shoutout TSA’: Woman’s Aritzia socks go missing. Then TSA makes her boyfriend take his shoes off

Taking your shoes off at the airport can feel like an odd experience. However, for TikToker Sasha Yermakov (@sashayermakov), this move proved instrumental in reuniting her with one of her prized possessions.

The Mary Sue · Jan 14

TSA Update: 5 Things You Can No Longer Pack in Carry-Ons

Travel anxiety feels real. It usually peaks as you take off your shoes in a security line. Just when you think you mastered the art of the carry-on, the rules shift. You might be a seasoned traveler who packs a week’s worth of clothes in a backpack. However, ignoring the…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 14

‘This is like the wildest experience I’ve ever had’: Woman flies from North Carolina to California. Then TSA dress-codes her over sweats, UGG boots

Walking toward airport security usually comes with some anxiety. Did you dump the water bottle? Are your liquids under the limit? Will the scanner beep for no reason at all? Most people brace for inconvenience, not scrutiny over what they’re wearing.

The Mary Sue · Jan 5

Travel Alert: 8 Items TSA Will Confiscate from Your Carry-On

We have all seen the tragic pile of surrendered items at the TSA checkpoint. Expensive shampoos, brand new pocket knives, and full water bottles sit sadly in the trash. It is both frustrating and expensive. While you think you know the rules regarding liquids and weapons, the list of prohibited…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 2

‘I would never think to bring my heavy cup on a trip like that…’: Connecticut flight attendant suffers fractured foot after customer mistake on plane

You might assume a flight attendant’s biggest risk of injury comes from turbulence or, in worst-case scenarios, something going wrong with the aircraft itself.In reality, many on-the-job injuries come from passengers and the items they bring onboard. Unruly behavior is one part of it, and exposure to things like radiation…

The Mary Sue · Jan 1

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's daughter calls TSA 'unconstitutional' after pat-down

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's daughter says she had an "absurdly invasive" pat-down at an airport security checkpoint on Thursday

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2025

Sean Duffy’s daughter rails against TSA after she was given a pat down at airport security checkpoint

Evita Duffy-Alfonso says she almost missed her flight after waiting for the pat down since she declined to use the TSA’s body scanning technology

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

42 Crazy Airport Stories That Are Hard To Believe

There's no denying airports can be more than a little chaotic. Thousands of strangers under one roof, some sleep-deprived, others anxious or lost, and a few facing drama thanks to an entitled Karen, or two. Someone recently asked, "What's the craziest thing you've witnessed at an airport?" and the answers…

Bored Panda · Dec 17, 2025

People Still Wonder What Happened To Owners Of These 47 Lost Things As They Never Came Back For Them

Lost-and-found departments are rife with personal effects that, in many cases, people end up neglecting completely. Some of these items are valuable, while others can say a lot about a person’s peculiarity. This was a topic in a recent Reddit thread, where people shared the wackiest items people had left…

Bored Panda · Dec 16, 2025