airport security

Shown is Terminal B's current check-in area at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Dec 3, 2025

TSA to offer $45 option for travelers without REAL ID in 2026

Beginning next year, the agency will charge the fee to use Confirm.ID — a verification that lasts 10 days, but could cause delays at airports.

At LaGuardia Airport, Jimi with the Port Authority Police Department’s K-9 unit is on patrol.
Aug 26, 2025

Port Authority K-9 unit strengthens airport security (photos)

On National Dog Day, get to know some of the four-legged officers – and their two-legged handlers – who help keep the region's transportation ports safe.

Gov. Phil Murphy joined a tour of the new $2.7 billion Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport on Nov. 15, 2022.
Jul 9, 2025

TSA drops shoes-off rule at airport checkpoints

Travelers are no longer required to remove their footwear to travel as the Trump administration cites new technology and efforts to speed up screening nationwide.

Shown is Terminal B's current frontage area at Newark Liberty International Airport.
May 5, 2025

NJ beefs up Real ID access ahead of federal deadline

The state launched “Real ID Tuesdays” to increase available appointments ahead of the May 7 cutoff date. Currently, only 17% of residents are compliant with the new identification, according to CBS.