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TSA To Evolve Pre-Check Program With Private Sector

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tsaTransportation Security Administration chief John Pistole said today his agency would actively seek to expand its TSA Pre-Check program by utilizing private-sector security companies to help pre-screen air travelers who are deemed low-risk security threats.

The program currently has more than 600,000 enrollees who have been pre-screened by the TSA and can go through special ‘Pre-Check’ lines at selected airports with wait times as low as five minutes.

Pistole said he hoped “millions” of air travelers sign up for the Pre-Check program. Currently, there are almost 500 TSA Pre-Check lanes at airports around the country.

Almost immediately, the move drew praise from the United States Travel Association and the Global Business Travel Association.

GBTA Executive Director and COO Michael W. McCormick in a statement said, “GBTA is pleased to see today’s move by TSA to engage third party systems to enroll travelers into TSA-Check. GBTA and its members have long called for expanding the pool of eligible travelers. This will allow new and more convenient ways for business travelers to enroll in TSA-Check.

"For example, we are hopeful that group enrollments will soon be performed at places of business, versus individual enrollments at TSA facilities. This private-sector solution is a better, more efficient use of resources while still maintaining an emphasis on safety and security, which is of the utmost importance to GBTA.”

"Thanks to the new TSA Pre-Check Private Sector Pre-Screening initiative, more Americans who do not pose a security threat will be able to apply for expedited airport screening, making our skies more secure and travelers happier," said Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. "TSA and Administrator Pistole are to be credited for yet another innovation that taps into private sector and commercial capabilities, and will keep TSA Pre-Check delivering on its promised benefits."

[readon1 url="http://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/tsa-to-evolve-pre-check-program-with-private-sector.html"]Source:www.travelpulse.com[/readon1]