A Look at the Changes in Aviation Security in the Years Since 9/11

0 September 11, 2026 11:30

Just two months after the Sept. 11 attacks, lawmakers created the TSA. Among the many changes implemented in the 25 years since, are required security screenings for all passengers and their luggage, REAL IDs, and a terror watch list that’s still in use today. NBC’s Tom Costello reports for TODAY on the rigorous security process that continues to evolve to ensure the safety of the flying public.

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