While there is no specific threat in the United States, the department warned that people should be more vigilant after recent multiple attacks in France, Nigeria, Denmark, Turkey and Mali.
The incident resulted in 50 flights being delayed. The passenger was ‘cooperative’ and faces no charges.
The Department of Homeland Security said it is bolstering security at some foreign airports amid growing suspicion that a Russian airliner was brought down by a bomb.
Revolving doors will prevent passengers from returning to the tarmac or parked planes without going through security again.
Internal investigation failed after 67 of 70 undercover agents beat the security system, including instances involving potential weapons and fake explosive devices.
The airport now has APC kiosks in place capable of matching travelers’ faces to their images in their passports.
Seven unauthorized drones have flown at altitudes of 3,660 feet in the past three months.
A federal rule that could take effect in 2016 would no longer allow residents of New York, New Hampshire, Louisiana and Minnesota to use their driver’s license as valid identification.
Security Industry Association’s Mickey McCarter addresses airport stakeholders on the importance of improving airport security.
Video surveillance cameras captured ‘serial stowaway’ Marilyn Hartman allegedly trying to test airport security by sneaking onto a flight at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.