TSA Cancels Gold+ Privatization, Keeps Federal Screeners

TSA Cancels Gold+ Privatization, Keeps Federal Screeners

The TSA abandoned its Gold+ airport security privatization program and replaced it with a new federal strategy called Horizon 25, a reversal that keeps government screeners at the helm and leaves three airports that signed on to the original plan scrambling to adjust. TSA Administrator David Cummins replaced the Gold+ initiative with what the agency […] The post TSA scraps Gold+ privatization plan, keeps federal screeners in charge nationwide ap…

Des Moines airport cancels Gold+ after TSA discontinues program

The Des Moines International Airport ended its Gold+ inquiry after TSA replaced the privatization initiative with an updated Screening Partnership Program.

These 20 US airports don't use federal TSA screeners, and Trump wants to add more to the list

Under President Donald Trump, the TSA is seeking to replace federal security screeners with private contractors in more airport security lines.

These 20 US airports don't use TSA screeners — and Trump wants more to go private

A TSA checkpoint at San Francisco International Airport. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images There are 20 US airports that employ private contractors instead of federal TSA screeners. These airports have maintained normal operations during government shutdowns. TSA recently scrapped its…