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White House Budget Calls for Privatizing TSA Screening at Small U.S. Airports
The FY 2027 budget unveiled on April 12 proposes expanding TSA’s Screening Partnership Program so that private firms, not federal officers, conduct security screening at many small U.S. airports. The White House argues privatization will cut costs and accelerate technology adoption, while travel-industry groups say performance consistency and PreCheck access must be protected. If enacted, conversions could begin in 2027, affecting route reliability for business travelers who connect through regional gateways.
Newark Liberty Warns of 34-Minute TSA Waits as Spring Travel Peaks
On April 12 Newark Liberty reported security-checkpoint lines stretching to 34 minutes in Terminal C, highlighting continued TSA staffing challenges during the spring-break travel surge. Employers should pad connection times for globally mobile staff transiting EWR and encourage enrollment in expedited-screening programs.