Improving Airport Security Screening by Private Companies
New rules aim to improve the program allowing private companies to conduct airport security screenings. The changes give airports more say in selecting security firms and introduce new training and cost accounting rules, potentially impacting the efficiency and cost of air travel.
Key points
Airports gain more flexibility in choosing private security screening companies, potentially leading to better service alignment.
Private security firms can now train their screeners on-site, which may speed up hiring and reduce training costs.
New rules for calculating security service costs are introduced to ensure private companies are not more expensive than government services.
Private companies will be able to propose new aviation security solutions, which will be tested and considered for adoption.
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