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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ATA Statement: ATA Applauds House of Representatives on Decision to Withhold Biometric Collection Funding

ATA applauds the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee for taking action that if adopted by the Senate, would withhold funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) US-VISIT Exit program.

Air Transport Association Comments on Secure Flight Final Rule

ATA responds to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issuance of the Secure Flight Final Rule.

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TSA Secure Flight Program

Passenger information related to the Transportation Security Administration Secure Flight Program

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.

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.

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.

ATA Comments on TSA Large Aircraft Security Program (LASP) NPRM

ATA filed comments on the TSA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that seeks to amend the Twelve-Five Standard Security Program and the Private Charter Standard Security Program (PCSSP), and to apply new security requirements to all aircraft weighing more than 12,500 pounds. (February 27, 2009)

Counter MANPADS Deployment - What's the Debate About

What is the MANPADS debate all about?

US VISIT AIREXIT

ATA member airlines support the full implementation of US-VISIT AIREXIT at all air, sea and land ports of departure. To be of real value, it is imperative that an exit system be managed and staffed by the federal government as part of the official immigration inspection.

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.

ATA Testimony - Implementing Recommendations of the 9-11 Commission Act of 2007

ATA Executive Vice President and COO John Meenan testifies before the House Homeland Security Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection Subcommittee on the industries commitment to meeting cargo screening requirements and to outline a few concerns, which must be addressed quickly in order to facilitate our meeting that commitment.

ATA Testimony - Aviation Security - An Update

ATA Executive Vice President and COO John Meenan testifies before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Aviation Subcommittee on aviation security.