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American Airlines begins collecting Secure Flight data
American Airlines officially began collecting Secure Flight data from passengers at the point of sale for reservations purchased on September 15. The Secure Flight passenger data being collected includes the passenger’s full name, date of birth, gender, and redress number (if applicable).
As previously reported in CWT Traveler , CWT began collecting the Secure Flight data in June, ahead of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and airline deadlines.
Additional airlines will begin collecting the passenger data based on the timelines they have established with the TSA. In early 2010, the TSA plans to conduct watch-list matching for all passengers on all domestic commercial flights.
Sources: Business Travel News, aa.com
TSA implementing additional screening for some powders
In September, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced it has improved explosive-detection capabilities by implementing the use of powder-explosives detection kits at airport checkpoints throughout the United States.
Passengers should be aware that most common powders, makeup, medication, and infant formula, will not require additional screening; however, x-ray technology will determine which substances will require further testing. For substances requiring additional screening, powder test kits will be used to collect samples to test for potential explosives. If the particular powder poses a potential threat, it will not be permitted into the secure area of the airport or in a passenger’s checked baggage.
The TSA states that if additional screening is necessary, it will take a few extra seconds and will not further delay passengers. Security checkpoint procedures will basically stay the same.
Sources: travelweekly.com, tsa.gov, chicaogtribune.com
