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There’s just one thing we need YOU to know… 🎶 Our officers are not only keeping you safe this holiday season but also taking the time to spread some Christmas cheer. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!


When leadership recognizes service, it matters. Thank you to @POTUS and @Sec_Noem for supporting our workforce and those who showed up during the shutdown with unwavering dedication.


If you’re traveling this week, please remember: ✅ Arrive early. ✅ Double-check bag for prohibited items. ✅ Have acceptable form of ID out & ready. Our teams are working hard to keep your travel safe. Holiday travel tips: tsa.gov/travel/travel-…

TSA's tweet image. If you’re traveling this week, please remember: 

✅ Arrive early.
✅ Double-check bag for prohibited items.
✅ Have acceptable form of ID out & ready.

Our teams are working hard to keep your travel safe. 

Holiday travel tips:  tsa.gov/travel/travel-…

Service. Duty. Country. Officers like Officer Pourteau stood watch at our nation’s airports every day during the government shutdown. Thank you @POTUS and @Sec_Noem for honoring that commitment.


Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. We're here to help. Try our TSA Cares program if you’re in need of assistance. Please contact them at least 3 days before your flight for extra help getting through the checkpoint. ⬇️ tsa.gov/travel/tsa-car… #HolidayTravel

TSA's tweet image. Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. We're here to help. Try our TSA Cares program if you’re in need of assistance. Please contact them at least 3 days before your flight for extra help getting through the checkpoint. ⬇️

tsa.gov/travel/tsa-car…

#HolidayTravel

If you’re pining for some tree-iffic info about traveling with toys in a carry-on bag, we can help you... fir sure. 🌲 Most toys are allowed in your carry-on (yes, even kinetic sand and remote controlled cars), but those resembling weapons must be checked. #HolidayTravel

TSA's tweet image. If you’re pining for some tree-iffic info about traveling with toys in a carry-on bag, we can help you... fir sure. 🌲

Most toys are allowed in your carry-on (yes, even kinetic sand and remote controlled cars), but those resembling weapons must be checked.

#HolidayTravel

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at TSA. If you’re traveling today, our teams are still working hard at airports across the country to keep you safe. If you have any last-minute travel questions, our @AskTSA team is also here to help.

TSA's tweet image. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from all of us here at TSA.

If you’re traveling today, our teams are still working hard at airports across the country to keep you safe. If you have any last-minute travel questions, our @AskTSA team is also here to help.

Trusted by millions. Hearing from the people we serve means everything. Thank you to these travelers who shared their appreciation, and thank you to our officers across the country for their dedication to keeping your journeys safe.


#HolidayTravel Tip: Traveling with your pets this week? Our X-ray machines are not veterinary equipment. Please don’t send your pets through our X-ray scanners! If you believe your pet may attempt an escape during screening, ask our officers about private screening options.

TSA's tweet image. #HolidayTravel Tip: Traveling with your pets this week? Our X-ray machines are not veterinary equipment. Please don’t send your pets through our X-ray scanners! If you believe your pet may attempt an escape during screening, ask our officers about private screening options.

Parenting is hard. Airports are hard. TSA Kids makes it easier! (Especially during #HolidayTravel!) Help your little besties prepare for your next trip with our TSA Kids videos, so they know what to expect at the airport. Check it out ⤵️ youtube.com/playlist?list=…

TSA's tweet image. Parenting is hard. 
Airports are hard. 
TSA Kids makes it easier! (Especially during #HolidayTravel!)

Help your little besties prepare for your next trip with our TSA Kids videos, so they know what to expect at the airport. 

Check it out ⤵️
youtube.com/playlist?list=…

#TravelTip: Are you flying somewhere for Christmas this week? We always recommend arriving at the airport early – about 2 hours for domestic flights and 3 hours prior for international travel. Don’t forget to set your alarm for early flights!

TSA's tweet image. #TravelTip: Are you flying somewhere for Christmas this week? We always recommend arriving at the airport early – about 2 hours for domestic flights and 3 hours prior for international travel. Don’t forget to set your alarm for early flights!

If you're traveling this week, here's our best tip: Make sure to have an acceptable form of ID, and in a place that’s easily accessible, when you arrive at the checkpoint. Check our full list of acceptable forms of ID list at: tsa.gov/travel/securit…

TSA's tweet image. If you're traveling this week, here's our best tip: Make sure to have an acceptable form of ID, and in a place that’s easily accessible, when you arrive at the checkpoint. 

Check our full list of acceptable forms of ID list at: tsa.gov/travel/securit…

Commitment to the mission, and to family. Thank you @Sec_Noem for recognizing TSA officers across the country, including Officer Barnett. These $10k bonuses mean so much.


This is one of our busiest travel periods of the year. We'd like to thank our officers for working hard to ensure everyone's safety this #HolidayTravel season. Help our team keep lines moving by following these tips: tsa.gov/travel/travel-… Any questions? Reach out to @AskTSA.

TSA's tweet image. This is one of our busiest travel periods of the year. We'd like to thank our officers for working hard to ensure everyone's safety this #HolidayTravel season.

Help our team keep lines moving by following these tips: tsa.gov/travel/travel-… 

Any questions? Reach out to @AskTSA.

The mission never stopped, and neither did they. Thank you @Sec_Noem for recognizing those who stayed focused and delivered during the government shutdown. These $10k bonuses mean so much to our workforce.


All we want for Christmas is safe travel - and our team at @BWI_Airport is hitting all the right notes. Holiday travel powered by professionalism, teamwork, and a little seasonal cheer. ⬇️⬇️

Our live holiday music program started today! The always-entertaining @TSA Choir performed for passengers in our A/B Food Court. We've lined up several local music acts to entertain passengers over the next 3 weeks. #HolidaysAtBWI



If you're traveling during the next two weeks, we suggest arriving at your airport early, especially on peak travel days. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time for parking, check-in, and making your way through TSA security. Holiday Travel Tips: tsa.gov/travel/travel-…

TSA's tweet image. If you're traveling during the next two weeks, we suggest arriving at your airport early, especially on peak travel days. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time for parking, check-in, and making your way through TSA security. 

Holiday Travel Tips: tsa.gov/travel/travel-…

NEWS: TSA prepares for holiday travel season to cap record year. TSA is fully staffed and ready to screen a projected 44.3 million travelers at the nation’s airport security checkpoints between Dec 19, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026. Full story: tsa.gov/news/press/rel…

TSA's tweet image. NEWS: TSA prepares for holiday travel season to cap record year.

TSA is fully staffed and ready to screen a projected 44.3 million travelers at the nation’s airport security checkpoints between Dec 19, 2025  -  Jan 4, 2026.

Full story: tsa.gov/news/press/rel…

TSA PSA: The body scanners don’t love sparkles. We don’t want to dull your holiday shine but we don’t recommend wearing your sparkly holiday sweater to the airport.


Grateful for recognition from @POTUS & @Sec_Noem of the work our officers continued during the shutdown. These $10k bonuses help with real life things, from family needs, to tuition, to everyday expenses, & they reflect the value of those keeping our transportation systems safe.


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