Airport security

Senate confirms Trump pick to oversee TSA as administration pushes private airport security

The US Senate confirmed David Cummins to head the TSA on a 51-47 vote.

German airport resumes flights after explosive drone sighting

The Leipzig-Halle airport in Germany has previously been targeted for espionage and sabotage.

Tighter security at Malaysian airports, more screenings of pilots after Indonesia trafficking case

Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Malaysian authorities also need time to examine the full report before deciding on further action on other matters of the case.

Thai airport apologises over treatment of fans mobbing Double Helix stars Ayden Sng, Lv Sitong

Double Helix stars Ayden Sng and Lv Sitong were mobbed by fans at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on July 29.

Pilot arrested with drugs in Indonesia had cleared checks at KLIA: Malaysia border control agency

The pilot had flown a Malaysia Airlines plane from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta.

Three US airports plan to ditch TSA amid push for private security

A TSA spokesperson said the agency remains committed to stabilised operations and supporting employees throughout the transition at these airports.

Vietnamese gang smuggled meth hidden in tamarind jars to Japan via Thailand

The jars contained more than 2kg of crystal methamphetamine.

Two women arrested at Phuket airport with 32kg of cannabis

The two arrests come amid stricter measures to prevent cannabis flowers from being illegally exported through airports.

Malaysia authorities increase surveillance at KLIA to combat touts

Additional personnel will be stationed at both terminals of Kuala Lumpur International Airport starting next week to enhance deterrence.

Police officer in S. Korea investigated for trying to board plane with live rounds

The officer had two bullets with him when he was about to board a plane bound for Gimpo Airport at Jeju Airport (pictured) at around 8.40pm local time on June 28.

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