TSA Ends Clear Airport Security Program

On Twitter @ inFLIGHTout: TSA's Clear program for travelers abruptly ends.

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Security Breach At San Jose Airport

Breaking News - 9:30AM. A security breach at San Jose Mineta occurred this morning. According to officials, a bullet was found near a passengers seat onboard a United Airlines flight. This has triggered a re-screen of passengers.

TSA launches 'Evolution of Security' website

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), most notably known as the men and women working airport security checkpoints throughout the United States, have started their own blog. Titled, "The Evolution of Security," the TSA hopes their blog will initiate dialog about issues that effect travelers. Likewise, they plan on using this forum to help answer the "why" questions many travelers have about existing security methods TSA employs. Moderation of the blog is performed by various TSA personnel from around the country.

Visit "The Evolution of Security"

Operation SPOT in progress at airports throughout the country

Behavior detection officers are on active duty at dozens of airports throughout the U.S according to SeattlePI; they're looking for unusual behaviors, facial expressions or questionable emotions and reactions during brief interactions with passengers during the standard screening process.

Screening Passengers by Observation Technique (SPOT) was designed by the TSA to stop terrorist activity. Carl Maccario who helped design the program said, "We're looking for behavior indicators that show a certain level of stress, fear or anxiety above and beyond that shown by an anxious member of the traveling public."

Since January 06' the program has identified 70,000 people for the secondary screening, and made 600-700 arrests for a variety of charges.

According to the San Jose Mercury News, a bomb threat phoned in Friday afternoon toward a Southwest Airlines flight departing Oakland, caused the already airborne plane to turn around and deplane. All 123 passengers were reportably resent through security and interviewed by the FBI.

Friday Afternoon Humor.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend everyone!!!

TSA: Breast milk, welcome aboard

The TSA has relaxed its rules on lighters and breast milk. Effective August 4th the U.S Transportation Security Administration will begin permitting passengers to carry regular ciggarette lighters (not torch lighters) on flights. Easy enough to understand.

But the real story rests on the breasts.

The TSA has indicated passengers traveling with a small child can bring a larger quantity of baby formula or breast milk (larger than the 3.4oz permitted for other liquids) through security. The liquid/food is subject to inspection, but according to the TSA's "straight answers" page, "security officers will not test or taste the formula or breast milk."

Car explosion at Glasgow Airport today just a day after authorities in London prevented a potential deadly attack on their city. Homeland Security reporting U.S. Airports will be increasing security measures, but that the overall terror alert level remains unchanged. Continuing coverage from Reuters.