July 6, 2020
Last week, at a press conference with AAAE President and CEO Todd Hauptli and others, TSA announced its "Stay Healthy, Stay Secure" campaign. The campaign highlights the modifications TSA has made to contain the spread of COVID-19, comply with CDC guidelines, and support healthy and secure summer travel.
Modifications include:
Social distancing among travelers in the checkpoint line and among TSA officers.ID verification without physical contact between the TSA officer and the traveler.Plastic shielding installed at various locations throughout the TSA checkpoint.Increased cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched checkpoint surfaces and screening equipment, including bins.All TSA officers wearing masks, gloves, and eye protection or clear plastic face shields at the checkpoint.TSA officers changing gloves after each pat-down and at the request of any passenger.TSA allowing one liquid hand sanitizer container, up to 12 ounces per passenger, in carry-on bags that passengers will need to remove from their bags before screening.TSA has also prepared an infographic and video to help travelers understand "what to know before you go" from a TSA perspective.
TSA would like to know if and how airport operators use these materials or the social distancing signage previously provided by TSA. Please let us know if you use any of the materials provided by TSA at your facility.
