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Secure Flight to begin requiring DOB/gender information August 15
Beginning August 15, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Secure Flight program will begin requiring U.S. airlines to collect traveler date of birth and gender for all domestic travel, in addition to the previously required element of full name as shown on the government-issued identification the traveler plans to use at the airport. Not all airlines will begin requesting this information at the same time, as each airline has its own implementation schedule with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
Secure Flight is a government-initiated program between the TSA and covered aircraft operators. As the liaison between travelers and airlines CWT began implementing process changes in June, well ahead of the TSA deadlines, to provide travelers ample time to prepare for the requirements scheduled for implementation throughout 2009/2010. An overview of the Secure Flight program can be found on the TSA Web site.
Source: tsa.gov, Carlson Wagonlit Travel
TSA enhances airport security badge requirements
As of June 1, a new directive from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been implemented. This new security directive to enhance airport security badge protocols is aimed at reducing any vulnerabilities from insider threats and will not impact passengers when they travel through airports.
This requirement expands the airport identification process to include private aircraft owners, general aviation maintenance providers, flight instructors, flight school students, and other airport tenants needing unescorted access to the airport’s operations area. These individuals will be required to undergo security badge procedures, like those that other airport employees experience, which will include a security threat assessment (STA).
TSA conducts the security threat assessment process for individuals who apply for a secure area badge. TSA will also require airports to “verify, examine and retain all documentation related to airport workers.” Previously, this was the responsibility of the employer.
Sources: tsa.gov, ainonline.com
