Customer Services, Security & Airports
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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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TSA Heightened Security Measures

The Transportation Security Administration is currently requiring enhanced security measures for all flights departing from non-U.S. locations to the United States.

ATA Assures Passengers That New TSA Data Requirement Will Not Impede Travel

ATA reports that TSA has stated clearly that if a passenger's date of birth or gender information is not included at the time of reservation, the passenger will still be able to travel.

ATA Letter to Air Cargo Shippers regarding Air Cargo Screening Mandate and the TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program

ATA letter to air cargo shippers regarding the congressionally mandated August 2010 deadline for 100 percent screening of all cargo on passenger planes, and outlining ATA support for the TSA Certified Cargo Screening Program. (Sept. 8, 2009)

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TSA Secure Flight Program

Passenger information related to the Transportation Security Administration Secure Flight Program

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 Testifies on Air Cargo Screening

The airline industry has fulfilled the interim requirement that 50 percent of cargo be screened by February 2009 and reaffirm their committment to achieve 100 percent by 2010. However, this goal requires the continued close collaboration of the airlines, the Transportation Security Administration, freight forwarders and shippers.

Passenger Travel Tips

This resource page is available to assist passengers as they plan and prepare to depart for travel.