Security Policy Alert: TSA Press Release on Modified Screening Procedures
May 21, 2020
TSA issued a press release today in advance of the Memorial Day holiday weekend to outline new and on-going screening protocol changes made to reduce the potential for cross-contamination at the security checkpoint in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
TSA has experienced a steady growth of travelers through security checkpoints over the last several weeks and expects numbers to continue to increase over the Memorial Day weekend.
You can read the full press release here. Following are a few of the highlighted screening protocol changes:
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need any additional information.
TSA issued a press release today in advance of the Memorial Day holiday weekend to outline new and on-going screening protocol changes made to reduce the potential for cross-contamination at the security checkpoint in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
TSA has experienced a steady growth of travelers through security checkpoints over the last several weeks and expects numbers to continue to increase over the Memorial Day weekend.
You can read the full press release here. Following are a few of the highlighted screening protocol changes:
- Reduced security lane usage due to the reduction in passenger volume.
- All TSA officers at checkpoints wearing masks and gloves.
- TSA officers optionally wearing eye protection and clear plastic face shields at some locations.
- TSA officers will continue the practice of changing gloves after each pat-down.
- Plastic shielding installed at many travel document checking podiums, divest, bag search and drop off locations.
- TSA officers practicing social distancing.
- Routine cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched surfaces in the screening checkpoint area.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need any additional information.
