“Due to the lapse in federal funding, this website will not be actively managed”. That’s the message welcoming visitors to the Department of Homeland Security’s website today. Encouraging, right? It’s estimated that the current government shutdown has affected 750,000 federal employees. If you saw the number of dreadful lines at major US airports this week, you …

For flyers who have long dreaded the airport security shuffle, today brings a major win! The TSA issued an official press release stating that a long-standing (albeit annoying) policy has been immediately squashed. As avid travelers, we at Travel Off Path couldn’t be more thrilled to report this exciting news to streamline what’s always a drag, no …

With Memorial Day weekend kicking off a bustling summer travel season, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued an alert, urging passengers to follow three key steps to ensure a smoother and quicker experience at airport security checkpoints. The agency is bracing for a significant influx of travelers, estimating it will screen approximately 18 million …

Summer is just around the corner, and with it, dreams of vacations, road trips, and flights to exciting new places. As you start making your travel plans and pulling out your suitcases, there’s an important update from the TSA and FAA that every traveler needs to be aware of. It concerns a common item many …

About to head to the airport? Check your ID—seriously. Starting May 7, 2025, your regular driver’s license might not get you past TSA, and no, they won’t make an exception just because you “didn’t know.” One small detail could unravel your entire trip before it even starts. If your ID isn’t REAL ID-compliant, you could …

If you thought ranches and rodeos were the only place for cattle herds, you haven’t been to an airport! There’s no doubt TSA agents have a tough job keeping travelers safe, and it’s easy to see all the potential threats they deal with daily, from questionable liquids to sharp objects and always that one traveler …

TSA just announced they are expecting the busiest summer travel season on record. With that comes a lot of potential chaos and frustrations between the security checkpoint and boarding your flight. Passing through security can be one of the most stressful parts of your trip, but with the right planning, it can also be the …

Spring is here, and it’s time to dust off your travel luggage, dig your passport out of the drawer, and get your head back into wanderlust mode. Part of that process, even if you are a seasoned traveler, should really involve brushing up on the travel basics, especially with spring known for being one of the …

There is nothing travelers look forward to more than the security protocols at airports. It’s so much fun! First, you must hand over identification and make awkward eye contact to confirm you match your photo. Next, you’re herded like cattle and directed to rapidly undress with strangers in public. Then, you get to put your …

If you’re planning to travel to Hawaii this summer then you’ll be in good company. The number of travelers visiting Hawaii this year is expected to exceed 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Hawaii is a notoriously popular vacation destination and for good reason. Offering sun, sea, sand, and amazing sites, there’s no better place to relax and …

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is ready for a busy summer travel season. Are you? The TSA is expecting a big surge in travelers at airports in the coming months, which can become chaotic pretty quickly. They have taken the necessary steps to make going through security checkpoints run smoothly without compromising safety. However, it’s up …

A recent tweet that has now gone viral has people confused over what they can actually take in a carry-on.  The tweet, which has gotten over 10.5 million views, describes a man’s experience with airport security confiscating a jar of peanut butter.  Jokes ensue in the comments as people try to figure out if peanut …