TSA PLANS TO RELEASE DRAFT ON TIGHTER SECURITY FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC CHARTERS
June 10, 2024
The Transportation Security Administration (“TSA”) is working on a plan to enhance security measures within terminals that serve certain public charter flights. Currently, charters have their own screening methods and do not have to adhere to the same security screenings performed by TSA for passengers on scheduled operations. Some commercial airlines have criticized charter screenings as insufficient and unfair, asserting that the lesser security requirements give charter operators a competitive advantage. Although some charter operators do follow stricter security standards, TSA is considering imposing stricter security measures across all charter operators and is seeking input from various stakeholders, including the FAA, to help weigh vulnerabilities against the costs of implementation. The draft plan will be shared within the industry for feedback before finalization, but this process is not open to the public due to security concerns.
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