Customer Services, Security & Airports
In this section:   cargo info • passenger info • security • airports

Security

A secure aviation system is critically important and covers a wide variety of areas including passenger, baggage and cargo screening, security of airport areas, aircraft, passengers and employees. While the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) determine the necessary security measures based on a careful risk analysis, airlines work with their government partners to implement the measures in a way that does not adversely impact airline operations or inconvenience passengers. This area provides updates on the various security-related activities ATA is engaged in.

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Registered Traveler Program

ATA Letter to airport directors explaining airline opposition to the Registered Traveler (RT) Program

ATA Says U.S. Government is Responsible for Collection of Biometric Information Under US-VISIT Exit Program

ATA issued a statement calling on the U.S. government to assume full responsibility for implementation of US-VISIT Exit procedures.

ATA Urges Congress to Support DHS Exploration of Alternative Counter-MANPADS Technologies

ATA sent a letter to House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Hal Rogers, urging that he not support ongoing efforts by DIRCM Counter-MANPADS vendors seeking additional funding for deployment of their technology aboard commercial aircraft.(04/25/2006)

ATA Letter to Senate and House Homeland Security Leaders Addressing 9-11 Commission Recommendation Act of 2007

ATA states its position on four sections of the legislation being considered to implement the remaining 9/11 Commission recommendations. (5/22/2007)

ATA Letter to House Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee Addressing Registered Traveler

ATA states its concerns regarding the Registered Traveler Program in a letter to the members of the House Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee. (7/31/2007)

Coalition Letters on Cargo Security to Senate and House Homeland Security Leaders

A coalition of associations representing a broad range of air cargo supply chain participants committed their support for reasonable, risk-based measures to strengthen the security of cargo on passenger airlines. (5/9/2007)

Mandating Blast-Resistant Air Cargo Containers Will Not Improve Air Cargo Security

While several proposals have been offered in Congress to require the use of blast-resistant containers for carriage of “suspect” cargo, ATA believes the federal government should rely on a robust, layered security system to achieve the goal of screening all cargo on passenger aircraft. (February 2007)

Counter MANPADS Deployment - What's the Debate About

What is the MANPADS debate all about? (October 2006)

Air Cargo Security - The Airlines View

The ATA member airlines are firmly committed to ensuring the highest possible level of security and continue to implement measures that further protect the critical air cargo industry balancing both security and practicability. (January 2007)

ATA Testimony - Managing Risk and Increasing Efficiency: An Examination of the Implementation of the Registered Traveler Program

Submitted Statement of ATA on Managing Risk and Increasing Efficiency: An Examination of the Implementation of the Registered Traveler Program House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection. (7/31/2007)