Airport Security

Rabbi of Berlin told to remove kippah at airport

Rabbi Yehuda Teichtal told to take off his religious head covering during security check at Berlin airport.

Serious security breach at Ben Gurion Airport

Burglars attempt to steal weapons from within secured area at Ben Gurion Airport, possibility of internal cooperation is being investigated.

Man with Nazi tattoo prompts airport lockdown, found in ceiling

Orange Country, California airport evacuation prompted by man breaking into terminal wearing staff jumpsuit, driving down runway in vehicle.

How did a woman board a US flight with no ID and no ticket?

Orlando flight delayed 3 hours after woman passes all security checks with no boarding pass or ID.

German airport terminal evacuated

Authorities say security issue caused police to evacuate terminal at Frankfurt Airport.

TSA asks foreign airports to tighten screening

Transportation Security Administration asks foreign airports to tighten screening of U.S.-bound passengers’ carry-on electronics.

TSA orders Middle East countries to inspect air cargo

TSA orders airports in Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE to carefully inspect U.S.-bound air cargo.

Homeland Security announces enhanced airport security measures

Homeland Security Secretary unveils enhanced security measures for foreign flights. Laptop ban won't be expanded for now.

U.S. could ban laptops on all international flights

Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly considering expanding laptop ban to include all international flights.

ISIS' disconcerting invention

Terrorist organizations find ways to place undetectable bombs in electronic devices.

Erdogan demands removal of laptop ban

Turkish President urges the United States and Britain to lift bans on laptops on flights.

Britain joins laptop ban on flights

British government bans laptops on direct passenger flights from several Muslim countries.

Report: U.S. to ban larger electronics on some flights

American authorities reportedly to ban on certain foreign airline flights from carrying larger electronic devices.

Woman creates bomb scare so husband won't fly

A Geneva woman called the airport, warning of a bomb. After being located, she admits to inventing the threat.

Report: Security snafu on El Al flight

Plane was taxiing toward takeoff when crew member noticed there were no security men on board.

Heathrow plans ‘ring of steel,’ mirrored after Israel

London’s Heathrow Airport is considering implementing new security measures similar to those at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Passover travelers: check for bullets in your bag

Amid increase of Israelis arrested in airports, Foreign Ministry urges travelers to ensure they have no ammunition when packing.

Airports worldwide look to Israel for help after Belgium attacks

Since Tuesday's attacks in Belgium, Israel's Airports Authority has been flooded with requests for help securing airports around the world.

Airports worldwide on high alert after Belgium attacks

Airports across the globe ramp up security following deadly attacks.

Britain on High Alert for Al Qaeda Christmas Bombings

British authorities expecting bombs on planes leaving from the UK to the EU over Christmas, 'insider' tells British news site.

U.S. to Restrict Certain Electronic Devices on Planes

Uncharged electronic devices will not be permitted onto U.S.-bound airplanes at some airports, part of new security measures.

France Boosts Airport Security at U.S. Request

France joins other nations in bolstering security at its airports, in line with a U.S. request to do so amid concerns over Syrian rebels.

U.S. to Increase Security at Overseas Airports

Homeland Security increasing security measures at airports overseas amid deepening concerns over Syrian terrorists.

U.S. Worried About Syria Threat to Commercial Flights

Washington seeking changes to security at airports over concern that Syrian terrorists might smuggle bombs onto planes.

Israel Tightens Procedures After Malaysia Mystery

Officials decide foreign aircraft must identify well before reaching Israeli airspace, as new details of missing flight emerge.

Arab MKs Accused of 'Hazing' Airport Security Representatives

Terror victims group slams Arab MK attacks in Knesset debate on airport security, warns that groups are weakening security.

Hizbullah Man Tracked Israeli Flights in Cyrpus

A Hizbullah terrorist in Europe was told to track passenger flights from Israel to Cyprus. Still no EU “terrorist” label.

Ben Gurion to Allow Passengers to Purchase Liquids

Passengers flying to the United States from the Ben Gurion Airport will be able to buy liquid products thanks to new system.

Video of JFK Hijack Threat: No One Told the Pilot

A pilot got fed up at JFK controllers who were told of a terror plot and ordered him to park his incoming plane – without telling him why.

Pro-PA 'Fly-In' Stymied in Europe

European authorities have blocked anarchists from joining the "fly-in" into Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport.

Supreme Court Against Profiling Arabs in Israeli Airports

Supreme Court issues order against tagging Arab citizens for security checks in Israeli airports. Security official: Do they know where we live?

Expert: Behavioral Profiling Could Help US Travelers

US air travelers would be subject to fewer body scans and patdowns if the TSA implemented some Israeli profiling techniques, an expert says.

Air Canada Security Gaffe as Man Enters Flight Old, Leaves Young

Another Air Canada miss: A young man seeking asylum in Canada boarded an Air Canada flight disguised as an old man.

EU Asks Technion to Help Improve Airport Security

False alarms at European airports prompt EU to award Technion University a grant for research into improving travelers' security.

TSA: Lulavim and Etrogim Can Be Carried Through Airports

Jews traveling with lulavim and etrogim during Sukkot will be able to carry them through US airports.

Air Canada Probe Ordered After Security Breach

Canadian transportation minister orders probe into airline following YouTube video outlining a security breach.

Air Canada Embarrassed Following Security Breach

YouTube video shows face covered Muslims boarding plane without being checked

Israeli Security Expert to Canada: 'Full Body Scanners Useless'

An Israeli security expert tells Canada its full-body scanners are useless. "I can overcome them with enough explosives to bring down a Boeing 747.

‘Terror-Prone’ US Allies Force Obama to Relax Airport Security

The US has cancelled recent airport security restrictions on terror-related countries, including Muslim allies who pressured Obama.

US Criticizes Israel for Security Restrictions on Tourists

The U.S. has sharply criticized Israel for travel restrictions on Americans, mostly those with Arab origin whom Israel considers security risks.