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  • New TSA Policy Prohibits Medical Marijuana on Flights

    New TSA Policy Prohibits Medical Marijuana on Flights

    New changes to the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) website said it was OK to fly with medical cannabis, then they changed their minds. On April 5, TSA replaced its “Prohibited Items” page with a new “What Can I Bring?” page.  This new section on medical marijuana initially said it was OK for patients to bring medical marijuana in a carry-on, or checked, bag.  But it appears they immediately changed their position, or made a mistake somewhere. “There was an error [...]

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  • TSA Finds 81 Pounds of Marijuana in Checked Luggage

    TSA Finds 81 Pounds of Marijuana in Checked Luggage

    (CNN) – Pot isn’t at the top of the Transportation Security Administration’s most-wanted list. They’re more interested in keeping explosives off airplanes. But if you pack your suitcases with 81 pounds of marijuana, TSA officers screening your checked baggage are very likely to notice. On Friday, a 26-year-old woman was arrested at Oakland International Airport after the TSA allegedly discovered marijuana in her three checked bags, according to the TSA. The Jackson, Mississippi, resident was attempting to fly from Oakland [...]

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