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The TSA has expanded its Screening Partnership Program into Gold+, with three airports set to adopt private screening while remaining under federal oversight. The move aims to reduce disruption from funding lapses, though unions warn it could undermine public safety and job security. Airports emphasize continued federal standards and worker protections.
The Independent reports that the Trump administration has advanced a plan to privatize airport security, beginning with Charleston, Des Moines, and Tampa. The policy envisions private contractors managing screening and technology under TSA oversight, with broader privatization possible. Union authorities warn the shift threatens security and jobs, while some airports push ahead citing funding pressures and previous shutdowns.