Scissors with blades less than four inches long and tools like screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers that are less than seven inches will be removed from the prohibited items list on December 22.

Scissors with blades less than four inches (10 centimeters) long and tools like screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers that are less than seven inches (18 centimeters) will be removed from the prohibited items list on December 22.

We believe that a nationwide Registered Traveler program can provide expedited screening for many travelers and enhance aviation security, as well.

We found that a disproportionate amount of our resources go to line-slowing bag searches directed at objects that do not pose a real threat of taking control of an aircraft.

The security level at every airport is non-negotiable because once you clear one airport, you have access to all of them.

The passenger volumes are increasing, but we're seeing an 18 percent time savings because we're not looking for small scissors and tools.