"Not quite what we meant," TSA joked on X.

"This is definitely not something we see every day," said lead TSA Officer Christian Lara

The new initiative will enable private companies to take on a larger role in airport security screening.

The agency calls the program an update to the Screening Partnership Program, in which 20 U.S. airports currently use private security screeners rather than federal workers.

The Transportation Security Administration is expanding private partnerships through TSA Gold+ to improve checkpoint operations.

Between the lines, other frantic travelers, and the often confusing instructions given by the agents, going through the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at the airport can be one of the most stressful experiences you face while traveling.

From toy lightsabers to live fish, here are some of the most surprising things TSA will allow you to bring in your carry-on bag.

The Transportation Security Administration is launching a new initiative called TSA Gold+ to modernize airport security. TSA Gold+ expands on an existing program that allows private companies to handle passenger screening under federal oversight.

Like companies across the country, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is embracing AI. The agency plans to roll out a new initiative called TSA Gold+ that fast-tracks the screening process at airports—without having to rely on federal funding.