TSA Gold+ program
Coverage of TSA Gold+ program in the Nexus archive.
- ‘They’re selling the safety of the traveling public’: TSA workers decry Trump privatization push
The labor union representing TSA workers is opposing a new TSA Gold+ program that would privatize airport security checkpoints in Tampa, Charleston, and Des Moines, leading to potential loss of union contracts and benefits for workers. The program shifts security and technology control to private contractors.
- TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program
Tampa International Airport will privatize most TSA operations under the TSA Gold+ program, a public-private partnership where a private company will manage security screening while the TSA retains oversight. The transition is scheduled for May 31, 2027, and aims to reduce risks from federal funding lapses and enhance customer experience through new technology. Employees face job uncertainties, with some retiring early due to the change.
- TSA launching TSA Gold+ program at US airports. What is it?
The Transportation Security Administration is launching the TSA Gold+ program at US airports to enhance security and customer experience, as stated by the agency.